Chitwan / November 17: Two rhinos have been killed by poachers in the Chitwan National Park. Two female rhinos were found dead with their horns removed in the area, 3.5 kilometres south-east of Chaparchuli Post under the east sector of the CNP, said the CNP information officer Ganesh Tiwari. They were killed by trapping them […]
Kathmandu / Nov. 16: Preparations have started for organising the Chhath puja at different places of the federal capital. Construction of places for the Chhath worship have been started at 21 locations in Kathmandu, including at Gaurighat, Kamalpokhari, Bishnumati, Nakhkhu, Gahanapokhari and Kupandol. Anil Singh, Chair of Gaurighat Chhath Puja Management Committee, said all the […]
Jaleshwor / Nov 16: As four days remain to celebrate the Chhath festival, the Dom community is already in a joyous mood. People of the economically backward Dom community in the district are now busy weaving different bamboo wares like dalo, nanglo and talu tapari. Biju Dom, 50, of Manarasiswa Municipality said, “Apart from eating […]
Kathmandu / Nov. 16: The European Union has provided Nepal Rs289 million in humanitarian aid for the quake-affected people. The union approved the aid package to provide shelter, access to clean water and sanitation, and healthcare, among other services to the survivors of the recent Jajarkot earthquake, said the EU in a press release issued […]
Kathmandu / November 15: The Nepalis have celebrated Bhai Tika today, marking the last day of the five-day Tihar festival. Sisters have offered colorful tika to their brothers, wishing them a long life, good health, and prosperity. They also provided delicious food to their brothers. Similarly, brothers have also offered colorful tika to their sisters […]
Kathmandu / Nov 15: The year-on-year (y-o-y) consumer price inflation in the Kathmandu Valley, Terai, Hill and Mountain region surged to 10.23 percent, 5.66 percent, 7.38 percent and 10.24 percent respectively, the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) stated in its Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation of Nepal Report based on three months data ending Mid-October, 2023/24. […]
Kathmandu / Nov. 15: Tanzania registered a 27-run victory over Nepal in the opening match of the Hong Kong T20I Quadrangular Series held at the Hong Kong Cricket Club on Wednesday. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Tanzania posted 115-7 in the stipulated 20 overs. Hudaa Omary top-scored for Tanzania, putting 25 runs […]
Kathmandu / Nov 14: The last day of the five-day-long festival, Tihar, which is known as Bhai Tika, is tomorrow. The National Calendar Determination Committee has said the auspicious hour for offering Tika this year is 10:51AM. However, the Tika can be offered throughout the day, the Committee added. The Balgopaleshwor Temple in Ranipokhari, Kathmandu […]
Kathmandu / Nov 14: The Nepal Sambat New Year 1144 was celebrated across the country today amidst various programs. The people of the Newar community have been celebrating the Nepal Sambat New Year’s Day. Nepal Sambat is an indigenous calendar of Nepal. Nepal Sambat or calendar year was started by Shankhadhar Sakhwa by relieving the […]
Kathmandu / Nov 14: The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has warned that internet service providers (ISPs) will be punished if they do not shut down the social network Tik Tok. The NTA issued a notice on Tuesday and instructed the internet service providers to implement the decision made by the Council of Ministers on Monday. […]