Nepal’s 1st female ambassador, Bindeshwari Shah, passes away at 91

Kathmandu: Bindeshwari Shah, Nepal’s first female ambassador, has passed away at the age of 91. Her family confirmed the news of her death earlier this morning. Born in 1933 in India, Shah pursued her higher education in the United States. She graduated from Barnard College and Columbia University, and later completed a master’s degree in… Continue reading Nepal’s 1st female ambassador, Bindeshwari Shah, passes away at 91

CIAA to access call records for corruption investigations

Kathmandu: A parliamentary committee has unanimously approved an amendment to the Prevention of Corruption Act-2059, significantly enhancing the investigative authority of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA). The State Affairs and Good Governance Committee passed the bill on Thursday, introducing provisions that will allow the CIAA to access telephone records of… Continue reading CIAA to access call records for corruption investigations

Tesla cybertruck explosion outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas

Kathmandu: Las Vegas police are investigating an explosion involving a Tesla Cybertruck filled with fuel canisters and firework mortars outside the Trump Hotel. The blast, which occurred at approximately 8:40 AM PT on Wednesday, killed the driver and left seven others with minor injuries. Authorities revealed the truck was rented in Colorado and had arrived… Continue reading Tesla cybertruck explosion outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100

Kathmandu: Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a global humanitarian, passed away at 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, after entering hospice care in early 2023. Carter, a peanut farmer turned politician, rose to the presidency during a turbulent time following the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam War. Although his… Continue reading Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100

Nepal govt amends passport regulations to extend red passport privileges

Kathmandu: The government has amended the Passport Regulations, 2077, granting the privilege of red (diplomatic) passports to senior officials from Nepal’s security and intelligence agencies. This includes the Chief of the Nepali Army, Additional Inspector Generals (AIGs) of Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force, and the Additional Chief Investigation Director of the National Investigation… Continue reading Nepal govt amends passport regulations to extend red passport privileges

New ordinance introduces stricter rules for cooperative sector

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Kathmandu: The cooperative sector in Nepal is set to undergo significant reforms as a new ordinance, issued by President Ram Chandra Paudel on Sunday, enforces stricter regulations aimed at enhancing governance and transparency. One of the key provisions of the ordinance requires individuals depositing over Rs 1 million in cooperatives to disclose the source of… Continue reading New ordinance introduces stricter rules for cooperative sector

Bhim Rawal to announce plans for new political party on Wednesday

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Kathmandu: Dr. Bhim Rawal, who was recently expelled from the CPN-UML, is preparing to disclose his future political plans at a press conference scheduled for Wednesday. According to his associate Govinda Duwal, Rawal will use the platform to outline his next steps and address ongoing speculation about his political trajectory. The event will take place… Continue reading Bhim Rawal to announce plans for new political party on Wednesday

Gurung community celebrates Tamu Lhosar as New Year across the country

Kathmandu: The Gurung community is celebrating Tamu Lhosar as their New Year today, with various programs being held across the country, including the capital city. The Tamu Lhosar Main Organizing Committee has organized a grand celebration at Tundikhel, Kathmandu, where cultural performances and traditional rituals are being showcased to mark the occasion. Tamu Lhosar is… Continue reading Gurung community celebrates Tamu Lhosar as New Year across the country

Purnima Shrestha named in CNN’s list of Extreme Athletes for 2024

File Photo Purnima Shrestha, one of the two women climbers to scale Mt Dhaulagiri Successfully, at mt Dhaulagiri camp 2. Photo Courtesy: Purnima Shrestha's Facebook wall.

Kathmandu: Nepali mountaineer and photojournalist Purnima Shrestha has been featured in CNN’s list, ‘The Extreme Athletes Who Pushed Limits in 2024.’ Purnima made history as the first woman in the world to scale Mount Everest three times in a single climbing season. She successfully reached the summit on May 12, 19, and 25 this year,… Continue reading Purnima Shrestha named in CNN’s list of Extreme Athletes for 2024