WORLD
US to withdraw some 1,000 troops from Syria
US to withdraw some 1,000 troops from Syria
The United States will roughly halve the number of troops it has deployed in Syria to less than 1,000 in the coming months, the Pentagon said on Friday.
Apr 19, 2025
ECONOMY
Experts call for policy reform to boost tourism in Nepal
Experts call for policy reform to boost tourism in Nepal
Experts and stakeholders in the sector of tourism have suggested launch of special packages along with policy and structural reforms so that the tourism sector would see a significant boost, generating employment and propping up the national economy.
Apr 19, 2025
WORLD
Gazans resort to turtle meat in hunt for food
Gazans resort to turtle meat in hunt for food
With food scarce in the besieged and war-battered Gaza Strip, some desperate families have turned to eating sea turtles as a rare source of protein.
Apr 19, 2025
SPORTS
Afghanistan advances for World Cup on net run rate, Nepal fails to qualify
Afghanistan advances for World Cup on net run rate, Nepal fa...
Afghanistan secured a spot in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup based on net run rate, despite having the same 7 points as Nepal, after their crucial match was canceled due to rain. The game, originally scheduled for 9:30 am, was called off at 2:00 pm.
Apr 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Shaligram Museum drawing tourists in hordes
Shaligram Museum drawing tourists in hordes
The Shaligram Museum located in Kundule of Baglung Municipality-4 has lately become one of the major tourist attractions in the district. An increasing number of religious tourists are visiting the Shaligram Museum to get a glance of the precious and sacred stone.
Apr 19, 2025
POLITICS
Protesters corner Yogesh Bhattarai, chant strong slogans against him
Protesters corner Yogesh Bhattarai, chant strong slogans aga...
Protesters from the 'No Cable Car' group chanted slogans against CPN-UML Secretary Yogesh Bhattarai during his recent visit to Taplejung, his home district.
Apr 19, 2025
ECONOMY
Climbers' Summit is now part of Sagarmatha Sambad program
Climbers' Summit is now part of Sagarmatha Sambad program
The government has included the Climbers' Summit to its upcoming Sagarmatha Sambad program set to take place in Thame, Solukhumbu. The summit will take place on April 22, with coordination between local provincial, and federal governments on climate justice.
Apr 19, 2025
WORLD
5.8 magnitude quake hits Afghanistan border, tremors felt in Kashmir, Delhi-NCR
5.8 magnitude quake hits Afghanistan border, tremors felt in...
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region on Saturday afternoon, triggering tremors that were felt across parts of northern India, including Kashmir and Delhi-NCR, according to a report by India Today.
Apr 19, 2025
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
Nationwide vitamin A and deworming campaign begins (Photo Feature)
Nationwide vitamin A and deworming campaign begins (Photo Fe...
The Government of Nepal has launched a two-day nationwide campaign to administer Vitamin A and deworming tablets to children. The campaign continues through tomorrow (Sunday).
Apr 19, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt raises Rs 366 billion in public debt in nine months of current FY
Govt raises Rs 366 billion in public debt in nine months of...
According to the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO), Nepal’s total public debt reached Rs 2.67 trillion by the end of Chaitra (mid-April). The report states that the country added Rs 233.17 billion in new loans since the start of the current FY, with total debt standing at Rs 2.43 trillion a...
Apr 19, 2025