High hill, mountainous areas of Koshi and Gandaki likely to receive snowfall

KATHMANDU:- The Westerly Low Pressure System has partial influence in Nepal at present. Some areas of the Terai region are foggy now. The Weather Forecasting Division has reported partly cloudy..

33 days to HoR elections: EC active for code of conduct enforcement; 21 explanations sought

KATHMANDU:- The Election Commission (EC) has intensified its activities to check violation of the code of conduct. In a bid to make the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled..

Noted lyricist Kiran Kharel receives International Music Award

KATHMANDU:- The Bhim Birag Music, Literature and Fine Arts Academy Nepal, Hetauda, has conferred the Bijulimaya Wan Shrestha International Music Award to renowned lyricist Kiran Kharel. The award,..

USCIS opens H-1B worker visa applications on March 4

LOS ANGELES:- US Citizenship and Immigration Services has opened the initial registration period for the H-1B cap for fiscal year 2027, effective March 4. H-1B cap-subject petitioners and..

Venezuela’s acting president Rodriguez dials PM Modi, agrees to take bilateral ties to new heights

NEW DELHI, (PTI):- Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Friday and the two leaders agreed to take the bilateral relations to new heights in the..

Starmer says UK ‘can’t stick its head in the sand’ over China after Trump issues warning

By KEN MORITSUGU, BEIJING (AP):- U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in the Chinese financial center of Shanghai on Friday in his bid to boost business opportunities for British firms in..

Venezuela’s acting president signs oil industry overhaul, easing state control to lure investors

By REGINA GARCIA CANO, CARACAS, Venezuela (AP):- Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday signed a law that opens the nation’s oil sector to privatization, reversing a..

Denmark unveils legal reform to allow the worst foreign criminals to be deported

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP):- Denmark unveiled a legal reform on Friday allowing foreigners who have been sentenced to at least one year of unconditional imprisonment for serious crimes to be..

Protesters call for nationwide strike against Trump’s immigration policies

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and HOLLY RAMER, NEW YORK, (AP):- Protesters across the U.S. are calling for “no work, no school, no shopping” as part of a nationwide strike on Friday to oppose the Trump..

President Paudel embarking on official visit to Japan on February 1

KATHMANDU:- President Ramchandra Paudel is embarking on an official visit to Japan from February 1-4, leading a Nepali delegation. He will leave for Japan on Nepal Airlines plane on February 1 and..

Heavy snowfall covers pastures, farmers find tough time to manage fodder for mountain goats in Mustang

MUSTNAG:- Heavy snowfall has occurred around the yak sheds of yak herder Pasang Gurung in Nilekangchung of Lomanthang Rural Municipality, where nearly one hundred yaks are kept. Due to the..

Capital expenditure contracts while finance expense goes up

KATHMANDU:- Capital expenditure contracted as of the 2nd quarter of the current fiscal year (FY). According to the 2nd quarter report of the current fiscal year (FY) published by the Ministry of..

Kathmandu to host ICC Asia 2026 Regional Conference

KATHMANDU:- The International Cricket Council-Asia (ICC Asia) 2026 Regional Conference is set to be held in Nepal, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has confirmed. According to CAN..

Democrats block government funding package in Senate as negotiations continue to avert a shutdown

By MARY CLARE JALONICK, KEVIN FREKING and SEUNG MIN KIM, WASHINGTON (AP):- Democrats voted to block legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies Thursday as..

Gold price reaches 339,300 per tola, setting historic record

KATHMANDU:- The price of gold in the domestic market has reached Rs 339,300 per tola today, setting a historic record. Likewise, the price of silver has also set a new record, reaching Rs 7,505 per..

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