10 Nepalese students were killed in an attack by Hamas on Kibbutz Alumim in southern Israel. According to Kanta Rijal, the Nepalese Ambassador to Israel, 10 of the 17 students in Kivuz Alumin have died. One is reported missing while two are undergoing treatment at a local hospital. Two others are safe. Between 6 to […]
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Parshuram Khapung, the Chief of Koshi Province, has called for the swift formation of a new government within a week. This call to action, in accordance with Article 168 (5) of the Constitution of Nepal, follows the resignation of Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki on Saturday. Narendra Kumar Shrestha, the spokesperson for the Office of
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Jitiya festival is being observed by married women in the Mithila community. It falls on seventh to ninth days of Krishna Pakshya in the month of Ashwin. During this festival, women fast without water to pray for the well-being of their children. At midnight, they have a special feast called ‘Ogatan’ before starting their waterless
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Nepal’s economy faced challenges in the current fiscal year, but both the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank foresee a rebound in economic growth in the coming years, with varying projections for fiscal year 2024 (FY24) and beyond. The World Bank reported that Nepal’s GDP growth is expected to contract by 1.9 percent in
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On Tuesday, a 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Bajhang district at 2:40 PM, followed by an even more powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake at 3:06 PM. According to information officer at Bajhang, these events resulted in 1 fatality, with at least 16 individuals sustaining injuries. Among 16, five sustained severe injuries and had been subsequently transported to
Bajhang Earthquake: 274 aftershocks felt, 351 houses damaged Read Post »
Bharati Manandhar, wife of Chetan Manandhar, who was murdered by Yograj Dhakal, also known as Regal, is seeking justice against the government’s decision to provide clemency towards her husband’s murderer. She commenced a hunger strike this morning, as announced during a press conference held at the Reporter’s Club yesterday. However, she collapsed at the Supreme
Bharati Manandhar collapses as she reaches the Supreme Court seeking justice Read Post »
Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat, finance minister, and MCC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Alice Albright convened for a cordial meeting on Tuesday. In the gathering led by CEO Albright at the Ministry of Finance in Singha Durbar, Minister Mahat emphasized that any lingering doubts from the past could be dispelled through the projects’ adherence to budgetary
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The Banke District Administration has imposed an indefinite curfew over potential disruptions to communal harmony as two religious groups in the region protest against each other. Chief District Officer Bipin Acharya issued the curfew order, which came into effect at 1 pm on Monday. On Sunday, 1st October, 2023, the Muslim community had protested against
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In the National Payment Gateway Case, a corruption case has been filed in the special court against 9 people, including the incumbent secretary of the Government of Nepal, Madhu Kumar Marasini. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) filed the case with the allegations of misuse of funds and improper procurement
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Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) reversed a recent petroleum price hike after public outcry and government intervention. Initially, NOC raised prices, including Rs. 2 per liter for petrol and Rs. 6 per liter for diesel and kerosene. LPG saw a Rs. 215 per cylinder increase. Nepal Oil Corporation’s move to implement automatic pricing in the current
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