Belize signs ‘safe third country’ agreement as part of Trump’s immigration crackdown

By MEGAN JANETSKY, MEXICO CITY (AP):- The small Central American nation of Belize has signed a “safe third country” agreement with the United States, the two sides said on Monday, as the..

Weather to remain generally fair throughout country today

KATHMANDU:- Presently there is no influence of any significant weather system throughout the country, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. The weather will be partly cloudy in the..

Nepal exported 1,015 megawatts of electricity on Laxmi Pooja

KATHMANDU:- The country exported 1,015 megawatts of electricity on Monday, the day of Laxmi Pooja of the Tihar festival. According to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), the total demand for..

ICE arrests illegal immigrants with criminal charges in Florida

LOS ANGELES:- The illegal immigrants arrested in Florida today by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are facing criminal charges including incest with minors, murder, child sexual abuse,..

Millions of Indians celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights

NEW DELHI (AP):- Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over..

Chinese leader Xi Jinping outlines 5-year plan at closed-door Communist Party meeting

By KEN MORITSUGU, BEIJING (AP):- Chinese leader Xi Jinping delivered a speech Monday on the opening day of a major meeting of the ruling Communist Party to approve a draft plan laying out its..

To hit back at the United States in their trade war, China borrows from the US playbook

By DIDI TANG, WASHINGTON (AP):- China likes to condemn the United States for extending its arm too far outside of its borders to make demands on non-American companies. But when it sought to hit..

Scrub Typhus infection confirmed in 246 individuals in Chitwan

CHITWAN:- A total of 246 individuals undergoing treatment at various hospitals in the district have tested positive for scrub typhus infection. Out of 4,108 individuals who sought medical care at..

Minister Pun pledges implementation of report on TU land probe

KATHMANDU:- Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Mahabir Pun, has said the Ministry would take an appropriate move to enforce the report prepared by the committee on search and study of..

117th birth anniversary of legendary poet Devkota celebrated

KATHMANDU:- The Modern Kanya Multiple College, Kathmandu, today organised a programme, marking the 117th birth anniversary of veteran poet Laxmi Prasad Devkota, who is revered as the Mahakavi (Great..

Bipin Joshi’s mortal remains brought to Nepal

KATHMANDU:- The mortal remains of Bipin Joshi has been brought to Kathmandu from Israel this afternoon. Prime Minister Sushila Karki paid tributes to late Joshi at a condolence ceremony organized at..

Flower prices soar dramatically in Tihar festival

BHAKTAPUR:- The prices of Makhamali (globe amaranth) and Sayapatri (marigold) flowers which are essential during the Tihar festival have surged dramatically- from the gardens to the..

ICE’s use of full-body restraints during immigration deportations raises concerns

By Jason Dearen, Jim Mustian and Dorany Pineda, NEW YORK, (AP):- The Nigerian man described being roused with other detainees in September in the middle of the night. U.S. Immigration and Customs..

F1 extends US Grand Prix at COTA with 8-year deal through 2034

By JIM VERTUNO, AUSTIN, Texas (AP):- Formula 1 on Sunday announced an eight-year extension with the Circuit of the Americas to continue hosting the United States Grand Prix through 2034. The..

Nepal team announced for Hong Kong Sixes cricket Tournament

KATHMANDU:- Nepal will participate in Hong Kong Sixes to be organised by Hong Kong Cricket Association from November 7-9. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) today announced a..

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