Light rain with snowfall likely in mountainous regions

KATHMANDU:- Currently, there is a partial influence of the westerly low-pressure system on the weather of Nepal, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said on Saturday. The hills and mountains..

California approves $60 million for biodiversity projects and public access to nature

SACRAMENTO:- Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved $59,642,096 in grants to protect biodiversity, restore important wildlife habitats, and..

‘Unlocking Opportunities’: PM Carney highlights India’s economic growth after landing in Mumbai

NEW DELHI, (PTI):- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday kick-started a four-day visit to India that is focused on forging ambitious bilateral partnerships across a range of critical..

19 deputies of China’s legislature, including 9 military officers, removed before annual meeting

By KEN MORITSUGU, BEIJING (AP):- China’s legislature has dismissed 19 members, including nine who are military officers, one week ahead of the start of its annual meeting. The late Thursday..

Trump says he is ‘not happy’ with the Iran nuclear talks but indicates he’ll give them more time

By SAM MEDNICK, MICHELLE L. PRICE and MATTHEW LEE, TEL AVIV, Israel (AP):- U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he’s “not happy” with the latest talks over Iran’s nuclear program..

Deadline nears for US to return Babson freshman mistakenly deported to Honduras

By LEAH WILLINGHAM, BOSTON (AP):- The court-ordered deadline for the U.S. government to return a Babson College freshman mistakenly deported to Honduras was set to expire Friday, as her lawyers..

The Trump administration is detaining and questioning refugees already admitted to the US

By GISELA SALOMON, JACK BROOK and SARAH RAZA, ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP):-Their family spent years opposing Venezuela’s socialist system. The government retaliated by sending men to beat the..

44th National Magar Unity Day marked

KATHMANDU:- The Magar community in Tanahun celebrated the 44th National Magar Unity Day on Friday with various programmes across the district, including the district headquarters, Damauli. Magar..

Give majority to Congress for good governance, development: NC president Thapa

BUTWAL:- Nepali Congress president, Gagan Kumar Thapa, has appealed to all for majority to the NC in order to ensure good governance and development. Addressing a mass gathering programme..

Chinese Ambassador calls on PM Karki, promises support for Nepal

KATHMANDU:- Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Zhang Maoming, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Friday. During the meeting, they exchanged views on various dimensions of..

Supreme Court orders written response on writ petition over election code of conduct

KATHMANDU:- The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an order, seeking a written response from the government over a writ petition filed on election code of conduct. A single bench of Justice Shree..

FNCCI Chair Dhakal wants extension of time for Nepal’s transition to status of developing country

KATHMANDU:- President of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI), Chandra Prasad Dhakal, held a meeting with UN Resident Coordinator in Nepal, Lila Pieters Yahia, on..

Administration urges indoor holi celebration, avoid use of political symbols

KATHMANDU:- The District Administration Office Kathmandu has urged the public to celebrate Holi indoors this year, keeping in mind peace, security and the upcoming elections. In a notice, the..

Election Commission says entire preparation for HoR election over

KATHMANDU:- The Election Commission (EC) has said the entire preparation for the voting to take place under the House of Representatives (HoR) on March 5 has been over. The EC shared this in a..

A nearly blind refugee is found dead after Border Patrol agents drop him at Buffalo doughnut shop

By MICHAEL HILL and JAKE OFFENHARTZ, NEW YORK, (AP):- A nearly blind refugee from Myanmar who disappeared after U.S. Border Patrol agents dropped him off at a Buffalo doughnut shop was found dead on..

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