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UNICEF reports alarming surge in child malnutrition in Yemen's government-controlled areas
Health

UNICEF reports alarming surge in child malnutrition in Yemen's government-controlled areas

In Yemen's government-controlled areas, the prevalence of child malnutrition is rapidly rising, according to a new UNICEF and Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) program research. A...

Lumbini Chief Minister Chetnarayan Acharya faces vote of confidence today
Politics

Lumbini Chief Minister Chetnarayan Acharya faces vote of confidence today

KATHMANDU: Lumbini Chief Minister Chetnarayan Acharya is scheduled to take a vote of confidence today at 1 pm during a Provincial Assembly meeting. Acharya's appointment followed the formati...

Road blockage disrupts access to Ghodepani
Travel

Road blockage disrupts access to Ghodepani

KATHMANDU: A landslide that occurred between Ghar and Chitre in Annapurna Rural Municipality-5 has blocked the Ghodepani route in Annapurna Rural Municipality-6 for the past month. Both resi...

Price of gold dips slightly by Rs.100 per tola today
Economy and Business

Price of gold dips slightly by Rs.100 per tola today

KATHMANDU: The price of gold has gone down by Rs.100 per tola today.


On Tuesday, 20th August 2024, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers Association,<...

Nepal's net FDI increases by 36.1% in FY 2023/24
National

Nepal's net FDI increases by 36.1% in FY 2023/24

KATHMANDU: In the fiscal year 2023–2024, Nepal experienced a notable increase in net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), totaling Rs 8.40 billion. This corresponds to a 36.1 percent rise over t...

Apple orchard thrives in Nawalpur's intense heat
Agriculture

Apple orchard thrives in Nawalpur's intense heat

KATHMANDU: In a pioneering agricultural development, apples are now being successfully cultivated in the intense heat of Nawalpur, a region traditionally considered unsuitable for apple farm...

Nepal opens SAFF U-20 Championship with 1-0 win over Sri Lanka
Sports News

Nepal opens SAFF U-20 Championship with 1-0 win over Sri Lanka

KATHMANDU: Starting their SAFF U-20 Championship campaign, Nepal defeated Sri Lanka 1-0, with a goal in the first half from Nirajan Dham. Nepal advances in their group and raises their prosp...

Sukdev Kafle appointed Chief Attorney of Bagmati Province
Politics

Sukdev Kafle appointed Chief Attorney of Bagmati Province

KATHMANDU: Sukdev Kafle has been appointed as the Chief Attorney of Bagmati Province, effective immediately. The appointment was made by the Chief of the Province, Deepak Prasad Devkota, on...

Nepali students' expenditure on foreign education surges to Rs 125.13 billion in FY 2023/24
Entertainment

Nepali students' expenditure on foreign education surges to Rs 125.13 billion in FY 2023/24

KATHMANDU: In their most recent report, "Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation of Nepal," the Nepal Rastra Bank documented a significant rise in the sum of money that Nepali students...

Kathmandu District Court orders detention of Bechan Jha in fake Bhutanese refugee scam
Crime

Kathmandu District Court orders detention of Bechan Jha in fake Bhutanese refugee scam

KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu District Court has ordered the detention of Bechan Jha in relation to the fake Bhutanese refugee scam. Judge Tirtha Raj KC issued the detention order, ruling that Jh...

2 arrested in Jaleswar for extortion attempt against local resident
Crime

2 arrested in Jaleswar for extortion attempt against local resident

KATHMANDU: Police in Jaleswar have arrested Sunil Kumar Rawat, 24, and Karan Mandal, 19, for allegedly extorting money from Gaffar Rain of Jaleswar Municipality-5. The accused, both from Ram...

NEPSE index falls below 3,000 points as market experiences broad decline
Economy and Business

NEPSE index falls below 3,000 points as market experiences broad decline

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index closed at 2,966.33 points on Sunday after declining 34.47 points, or 1.14%, to end below the 3,000-point threshold. The index had temporaril...