Auspicious time announced for ‘Dashain tika’ rituals in various countries

KATHMANDU:- The International Calendar Decision Committee of the World Astro Federation (WAF) has announced the auspicious time for the Bijaya Dashami 'tika' rituals in various countries. The..

India expresses concern about Trump plan to hike fees on H-1B visas that bring tech workers to US

By BARBARA ORTUTAY and SEUNG MIN KIM, WASHINGTON (AP):- The Indian government expressed concern Saturday about President Donald Trump’s latest push to upend American immigration..

Cyberattack disrupts check-in systems at major European airports

BRUSSELS (AP):- A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems disrupted air traffic and caused delays at several of Europe’s major airports on Saturday, officials said, though the initial..

Israeli strikes on Gaza City kill at least 14 as some countries move to recognize Palestinian state

By SAMY MAGDY, CAIRO, Egypt (AP):- Israeli strikes killed at least 14 people overnight in Gaza City, health officials said, as Israel ramps up its offensive there and urges Palestinians to..

ICE denies using excessive force as it broadens immigration arrests in Chicago

By REBECCA SANTANA, PARK RIDGE, Ill. (AP):- It was 3:30 a.m. when 10 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers gathered in a parking lot in the Chicago suburbs for a briefing about a suspect..

Narayangadh-Muglin road blocked after repeated landslides

KATHMANDU:- A series of landslide occurred in the Tuin Rivulet along the Narayangadh-Muglin road section. The landslides that occurred repeatedly since 6.00 pm Friday have covered around..

Passenger vehicles to exit Kathmandu through Nagdhunga tunnel road

KATHMANDU:- The Government has decided to open the Nagdhunga tunnel road for passenger vehicles to exit the Kathmandu Valley on the eve of the Bada Dashain festival. Furthermore, public transport..

Nepal secures FDI commitments for Rs 33.09 billion for 236 projects in current fiscal

KATHMANDU:- Nepal has secured foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments worth Rs 33.092 billion for 236 projects in the current fiscal year up to mid-September. According to the..

Sakhiya dance begins as Dashain approaches

BANKE:- As the Dashain festival approaches, the Tharu settlements of Banke have begun their traditional Sakhiya dance. The dance, which starts before Dashain and continues for a few days even after..

107 MW from Rahughat River connected to national grid

MYAGDI:- A total of 107.3 megawatts of electricity generated from three hydropower projects along the Rahughat River and its tributaries in Myagdi district has been successfully connected to the..

Disaster incidents leave 243 people dead during last six months

KATHMANDU:- A total of 3,681 disaster incidents have so far occurred across the country since mid-April. The incidents have affected a total of 6, 590 households, the National Disaster Risk..

A boat carrying migrants sinks off the Libyan coast with at least 19 people dead and 42 missing

By FATMA KHALED, CAIRO (AP):- The bodies of 19 people were recovered after the rubber migrant boat they were in sank off the eastern Libyan coast, the International Organization for Migration said..

Eswatini activists protest US deportation deal at embassy in South Africa

By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME, PRETORIA (AP):- A group of about 100 pro-democracy activists from Eswatini protested Friday at the U.S Embassy in South Africa’s capital over their country’s deal to..

Butwal–Narayangadh road blocked

NAWALPARASI:- The Butwal-Narayangadh road section under the East-West Highway has been completely blocked due to landslide. The road has been obstructed due to a landslide that occurred in the..

Two Nepali nationals rescued from Ukraine border

KATHMANDU:- Two Nepali citizens, one from Rautahat and the other one from Baglung, who had been held in confinement near the Ukraine border, have been rescued. According to the Ministry of Foreign..

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