US says it destroyed 16 minelaying vessels as Iran threatens to block Gulf oil exports

By JON GAMBRELL, JULIE WATSON and SAMY MAGDY, DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP):- The U.S. said it took out more than a dozen mine-laying Iranian vessels Tuesday, and the Islamic Republic vowed..

Patan High Court summons both sides for discussion on March 13 regarding NRNA election process

KATHMANDU:- The Patan High Court has ordered both parties to be summoned for discussion on March 13 in a hearing on a writ petition filed by the association's UK president Prem Gaha Magar,..

Inflation drops to 3.25 per cent as of mid-Feb

KATHMANDU:- Consumer price inflation (CPI) based inflation contained to 3.25 per cent as on mid-Feb on year-on-year basis (YoY). According to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) monthly report released..

‘Situation does not warrant immediate evacuation of Nepali workers from war-torn Gulf countries’

KATHMANDU:- Minister for Foreign Affairs Balananda Sharma has said there is no situation currently requiring immediate evacuation of Nepali workers from Gulf countries, due to the tension that has..

Nepali in Saudi Arabia requested to stay alert

RIYADH:- The Nepali Embassy in Saudi Arabia has requested all Nepali nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain alert as per the news/directive/information released by official agencies in view of the..

Supreme Court orders for full hearing on writ petition filed against RSP Chair Lamichhane

KATHMANDU:- The Supreme Court has ordered a full hearing on the writ petition filed against Chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane. File Photo The SC issued such an..

Nepal Airlines to operate special rescue flight to Dubai tonight

KATHMANDU:- The Nepal Airlines Corporation is all set to conduct a ‘Special Flight’ tonight aimed at rescuing passengers stranded at Dubai Airport. The airline released a flight notice on..

NOC urges to increase use of electricity, avoid unnecessary storage of LP gas

KATHMANDU:- The Nepal Oil Corporation has urged one and all to purchase and use only necessary amount of petroleum products and cooking gas. Issuing a press release on Wednesday, the NOC..

Kast takes office as Chile marks its sharpest shift to the right since dictatorship

By NAYARA BATSCHKE, SANTIAGO, Chile (AP):- Far-right leader José Antonio Kast was sworn in Wednesday as Chile’s new president, marking the Latin American nation’s most pronounced shift to..

HoR election result: Over 10.7 million votes counted under proportional representation

KATHMANDU:- The Election Commission has informed that over 10.7 million votes (total 10720,567) have been counted so far under proportional category of the House of Representatives elections. The..

Five vehicles collide at Daunne, eight persons injured

NAWALPARASI:- Eight persons have been injured in a road accident occurred at Daunne of Nawalparasi Purba along the East-West Highway last night. Five vehicles collided with each other at Ghiukhola..

International Rafting and Kayaking Festival Begins in Trishuli to Promote River Tourism

CHITWAN:- An international rafting and kayaking festival aimed at promoting Nepal’s river-based adventure tourism began today on the Trishuli River. The event features the 24th edition of the..

UN General Assembly Adopts Nepal-Proposed Resolution on International Wellness Day

NEW YORK:- The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution proposed by Nepal declaring April 15 as the International Wellness Day to be observed annually. According to Lok Bahadur..

Najir Husen, Aakriti Budhathoki to do ‘Muktipur’

KATHMANDU:- ‘Muktipur’, which is being made on a story of revenge, was officially launched on Tuesday. The film will feature Najir Husen, Gaurav Pahari, Prakash Shah, Evanraj Upreti and..

Embassy urges Nepalis migrant workers in UAE to keep their passports safe

KATHMANDU:- The Nepali Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested Nepalis living there to keep their important documents safe. The Nepali Embassy in Abu Dhabi issued a notice on..

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