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Prachanda advocates for geological studies in infrastructure development to mitigate disaster risks
KATHMANDU: Chairman of the Maoist Center Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has emphasized the vital necessity of geological research before the construction of infrastructure and human settleme...
Tragic shooting incident leaves 6 migrants dead in Mexico
The defense ministry said on Wednesday that 33 migrants were moving in a pick-up truck when Mexican soldiers opened fire, killing six of them. The migrants were trying to flee a military patrol. Th...
Major highways in Nepal remain disrupted as authorities work to clear landslides
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport in Nepal announced that traffic is still suspended on five key highways. The Araniko Highway, BP Highway, Pushpalal (Madhyapa...
Boat capsizes in Lake Kivu, 78 confirmed dead as rescue operations continue
On Thursday, a boat carrying 278 passengers overturned on Lake Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least 78 people, the provincial governor reported. An inquiry into th...
Floods and landslides death toll reaches 239, 19 still missing
KATHMANDU: The recent floods and landslides in Nepal have claimed 239 lives as of Thursday night, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs, while 19 individuals are still listed as missing....
Wuling Binguo EV launches exclusive exchange offer ahead of Dashain
KATHMANDU: Wuling Binguo EV is excited to announce a special limited-time exchange offer at its showroom in Naxal, designed specifically for customers looking to purchase an e...
Birgunj customs checkpoints remain operational amid heavy rains and floods
KATHMANDU: Despite heavy rains, floods, and landslides impacting major highways across Nepal, the customs checkpoints at Birgunj, a vital trade route, continue to operate without interruptio...
Nepal welcomes over 800,000 foreign tourists in first 9 months of 2024
KATHMANDU: Over 800,000 international visitors visited Nepal in the first nine months of 2024. 816,339 arrivals were registered between January and September of that year. The Nepal Tourism...
NEPSE Index declines 0.99% as broad-based sell-off hits most sectors
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index saw a decrease of 26.07 points, or 0.99%, as it finished today at 2,597.49 points. Class 'A' stock performance is measured by the Sensitive...
CIAA raids CAAN office in investigation of suspected irregularities
KATHMANDU: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) office in Sinamangal was raided by a team from the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA). This operation was c...
Police crack down on illegal gambling in Kathmandu with 29 individuals arrest
KATHMANDU: In a recent campaign against illicit gaming, Kathmandu police detained 29 people at two separate locations. The authorities' dedication to tackling gambling-related activities in...
Iran claims missile attack on Israel is over as tensions escalate and retaliatory threats mount
Iran stated early Wednesday that its missile attack on Israel was over unless further provocation occurred. Israel and the US pledged to retaliate against Tehran, raising fears of a wider conflict....
