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Khumbu Region sees surge in tourist arrivals as Lukla airport handles 200 flights in a day
KATHMANDU: The Khumbu region in the Solukhumbu province has seen a noticeable rise in the number of visitors. 200 flights were reported in a single day at Lukla airport. Trips to Mount Evere...
Around 100,000 daily departures from Kathmandu Valley as people head home for Dashain
KATHMANDU: In preparation for Dashain, the biggest celebration for Nepalis, around 100,000 people leave the Kathmandu Valley every day to head back to their hometowns. At the four main trans...
NRB contracts Chinese firm for printing Rs 3.4 billion in Nepalese banknotes
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has awarded a contract to the Chinese company MS China Bank Note Printing and Minting Corporation for the printing of banknotes in Nepal. Specifically, thi...
Russia claims control of 2 villages in eastern Ukraine
Russia's Defense Ministry said on Tuesday that, as part of their continued efforts to secure the Donbas region, its soldiers had taken control of two settlements in eastern Ukraine. The ministry's...
Flooding in Madhes Province inflicts over Rs.804 million in damages
KATHMANDU: The Madhes Province has experienced major damage from recent flooding, totaling to around Rs 804 million and 500 thousand. In the Rautahat area, where flooding from the swelling B...
Rice shortage hits Hatiagola Food Depot as locals deprived of subsidized supplies
KATHMANDU: Hatiagola Food Depot, the district's remote northern food hub, is currently experiencing a serious rice shortage. There is an annual food quota of 500 quintals, hence the resident...
Makwanpur Police arrested 2 and seize 392 kg of banned marijuana from oil tanker
KATHMANDU: Makwanpur police have detained two individuals after unearthing 392 kg of prohibited marijuana disguised inside an oil tanker. A police team from the Ratomate police station carri...
Kumari visits Pachali Bhairab in annual procession
KATHMANDU: On Asoj Shukla Panchami, the living Goddess Kumari has paid her yearly visit to Pachali Bhairab. For the people of Kathmandu, this occurrence is significant because it represents...
Rs.1,000 per tola drop in the price of gold today
KATHMANDU: The price of gold continues to decrease as it dropped by Rs.1,000 per tola today.
On Wednesday, 9th October 2024, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Si...
Five key highway sections remain closed after incessant rainfall
KATHMANDU: Five road sections across various highways remain closed after heavy rains on September 27 and 28 caused significant flooding and landslides. Despite efforts to clear the roads, s...
Dengue outbreak claims 7 lives in Gandaki Province
KATHMANDU: There have been seven dengue-related deaths in Gandaki Province: three men and four women. The Ministry of Health revealed these deaths, which have been occurring over a number of...
KU Partners with SIHP to launch master's program in history and philosophy
KATHMANDU: An agreement has been reached to develop a Master's program in History and Philosophy between Kathmandu University (KU) and the Southasia Institute for History and Philosophy (SIH...
