Mustang sees season’s first snowfall; travelers urged to take precaution

MUSTANG:- Mustang has experienced this season's first snowfall since the morning today. The District Administration Office stated that it started snowing from the morning at Korala checkpoint..

Chhath festival concludes

KATHMANDU:- This year's Chhath festival concluded today by offering Argha to the rising Sun this morning. The four-day festival that began last Saturday was celebrated with main Pooja last evening..

Nationwide rainfall likely: Weather Forecasting Division

KATHMANDU:- Currently there is an impact of the westerly winds as well as the low-pressure system formed in the Arabian Sea, resulting in the generally cloudy situation across the country..

19 people injured in Jhapa road mishap

JHAPA:- Nineteen passengers were injured in a road accident happened at Maidhar of Shivasatakshi Municipality-10 in Jhapa district this morning, according to the police. The passenger-carrying..

Mustang administration urges trekkers not to trek in high mountains citing chances of heavy snowfall

KATHMANDU:- The District Administration Office, Mustang, has urged the trekkers not to go for trekking in the trails along the high mountain areas in the district citing a weather forecast of the..

More than 6,0000 dengue cases recorded in 75 districts

KATHMANDU:- Nepal has recorded more than 6,000 dengue cases from 75 districts of the country as of Monday. According to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) under the Ministry of..

Chhath devotees observe fasting, prepare for offering arghya to setting sun

KATHMANDU:- The Chhath devotees have been observing fasting since early morning and now preparing to offer arghya (curd and holy water) to the setting sun later this evening. Observance of..

Devotees prepare to mark Chhath festival today

KATHMANDU:- Shortly after celebrating Tihar, Nepal's second-largest festival, devotees are now marking Chhath, offering argha to the setting sun on Monday evening and the rising sun the day after. ..

Everest region is a flashpoint for cryosphere-linked hazards, reveals ICIMOD’s new study

KATHMANDU:- A recent study conducted by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has found the Dudh Koshi river basin and the Everest region – which was hit by five..

Two newly appointed ministers sworn-in

KATHMANDU:- President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly appointed Health and Population Minister Dr. Sudha Sharma and Minister for Youth and Sports Bablu..

PM Karki to expand cabinet with four new ministers today

KATHMANDU:- Prime Minister Sushila Karki is set to expand the Council of Ministers today, adding four new members to the cabinet. According to sources at the Prime Minister’s Office in..

Home Ministry’s appeal for seeking solution to any demand through talks, dialogue

KATHMANDU:- The Ministry of Home Affairs has urged one and all to seek solution to any demands through talks and dialogue. The Ministry's Spokesperson and Joint Secretary Ananda Kafle..

FATF Review: Nepal still in Grey List for money laundering

KATHMANDU:- The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has decided to keep Nepal under its “increased monitoring list,” commonly known as the grey list, citing ongoing strategic deficiencies in..

Three Indians detained for possession of illegal drugs at TIA

KATHMANDU:- Police have apprehended three Indian nationals for carrying substance that appears to be marijuana. The trio was intercepted at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) with approximately..

Chhath formally begins in Mithila from today onward

DHANUSHA:- Chhath festival has formally begun in Mithila from today onward. The ponds and river premises in Janakpurdham are being decorated for the celebrations of Chhath – the grand..

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