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St. Xavier's College and UNESCO hosts AI and news writing workshop for journalism students
Education

St. Xavier's College and UNESCO hosts AI and news writing workshop for journalism students

KATHMANDU: The UNESCO Office in Kathmandu and the St. Xavier's College Faculty of Journalism recently wrapped off a two-day course on news writing and the application of artificial intellige...

3 killed, 1 injured in government vehicle accident in Baglung
Accident

3 killed, 1 injured in government vehicle accident in Baglung

KATHMANDU: An accident involving a government vehicle in Bhungkhani, Ward 2 of Galkot Municipality, Baglung, has resulted in the deaths of three individuals. One person sustained serious inj...

Global IME Bank awarded “Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024” in two categories
Economy and Business

Global IME Bank awarded “Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024” in two categories

KATHMANDU: Global IME Bank Limited has been honored with the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024, being recognized as Nepal's Best Bank 2024 and Nepal’s Best Bank for ESG (Environmental, So...

Death toll from Japanese encephalitis reaches 9
Health

Death toll from Japanese encephalitis reaches 9

KATHMANDU: Since the start of this year's monsoon season, there have been nine Japanese encephalitis (JE) deaths in Nepal. 53 instances of JE have been detected since July 30, according to t...

NEPSE index surges by 78.17 points, turnover reaches Rs 8.1 billion
Economy and Business

NEPSE index surges by 78.17 points, turnover reaches Rs 8.1 billion

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) closed at 2,688.38 points on Monday after seeing a notable increase of 78.17 points, or 2.99%. Additionally rising by 2.89% was the Sensitive Inde...

FormePeruvian President Alberto Fujimori dies at 86
International

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori dies at 86

Alberto Fujimori, the 86-year-old former president of Peru who was influential in the 1990s for promoting economic growth but later gained notoriety for violating human rights, passed away on Wedne...

Search intensifies for missing doctor Dr. Prabodh Kumar Yadav
Society

Search intensifies for missing doctor Dr. Prabodh Kumar Yadav

KATHMANDU: 50-year-old Dr. Prabodh Kumar Yadav of Bakharti village, Bhangaha Municipality-2 has not been seen since April 15. Yadav last spoke with his family after traveling to Janakpur for...

Advance air ticket bookings surge for Dashain festival as demand peaks ahead of peak travel period
Travel

Advance air ticket bookings surge for Dashain festival as demand peaks ahead of peak travel period

KATHMANDU: Bookings for advance tickets to the Dashain festival have already started, despite the festival being approximately one month away. The inability to get tickets closer to the fest...

Human Rights Watch urges Latin American governments to improve protection for Venezuelans
International

Human Rights Watch urges Latin American governments to improve protection for Venezuelans

Human Rights Watch has called for Latin American governments to enhance protection measures, offer legal status, and relax stringent visa requirements for Haitian and Venezuelan migrants facing sev...

59 fall ill from food poisoning after puja in Jhapa
Health

59 fall ill from food poisoning after puja in Jhapa

KATHMANDU: In Arjundhara Municipality-9, Jhapa District, 59 people who attended a puja have fallen ill due to food poisoning. The incident occurred after consuming offerings, including bread...

Karnali Highway blocked again due to landslides
Travel

Karnali Highway blocked again due to landslides

KATHMANDU: The Karnali Highway has once again been obstructed due to landslides, severely affecting transportation. The road has been completely blocked at Gagnekhola and Esmod in Shubhkalik...

Discounted price shops for festive season to open from September 23
National

Discounted price shops for festive season to open from September 23

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supply has mandated that discounted pricing shops for the approaching festivals be open in Nepal from September 23 through Chhath. The init...