SOCIETY
Goddess Brahmacharini being worshiped today
Goddess Brahmacharini being worshiped today
KATHMANDU, Oct 16: On the second day of Dashain, devotees are worshiping Goddess Brahmacharini today.
Oct 16, 2023
WORLD
Iran warns 'no one can guarantee' control of situation if Israel invades Gaza
Iran warns 'no one can guarantee' control of situation if Is...
DOHA, Oct 16: Iran on Sunday warned that any Israeli ground offensive in the Gaza Strip could escalate conflicts elsewhere in the Middle East.
Oct 16, 2023
ECONOMY
Paragliding flights resume in Pokhara
Paragliding flights resume in Pokhara
POKHARA, Oct 16: After a nine-month hiatus, paragliding enthusiasts in Pokhara are celebrating the return of their favorite adventure activity. On Sunday, paragliding flights recommenced, taking off from Toripani in Pokhara Metropolitan City-18 Sarangkot.
Oct 16, 2023
WORLD
Estimated one million people displaced in first week of Gaza war: UN agency
Estimated one million people displaced in first week of Gaza...
JERUSALEM, Oct 16: An estimated one million people have been displaced in the first seven days of the conflict in Gaza, the United Nations agency supporting Palestinian refugees said Sunday.
Oct 16, 2023
SOCIETY
Historical Ram Leela screening begins in Nepalgunj
Historical Ram Leela screening begins in Nepalgunj
RANJHA (Banke), Oct 16: Screening of the 156th edition of the historical Ram Leela (life of Lord Ram) began in Nepalgunj on Sunday.
Oct 16, 2023
ECONOMY
881 climbers receive autumn climbing permits for various mountains
881 climbers receive autumn climbing permits for various mou...
KATHMANDU, Oct 16: The Department of Tourism (DoT) has issued climbing permits for a total of 42 mountains as of Friday, with 881 climbers from 114 teams receiving permission to scale these peaks.
Oct 16, 2023
SOCIETY
Drinking water facility elates Gulmi folks
Drinking water facility elates Gulmi folks
GULMI, Oct 15: Local people of Dhurkot Rural Municipality in Gulmi district have been elated after receiving the water at their houses through the lifting technology. With the new facility in place, their compulsion to reach far away to fetch a pot of water has ended.
Oct 16, 2023
POLITICS
Former PM Khanal departs for China to attend Belt and Road Forum
Former PM Khanal departs for China to attend Belt and Road F...
KATHMANDU, Oct 16: Former Prime Minister and leader of the CPN (Unified Socialist), Jhalnath Khanal, left for China on Sunday night to participate in the 3rd Belt and Road Forum (BRF) to be held in Beijing.
Oct 16, 2023
ECONOMY
NRB begins distribution of new banknotes for festive season
NRB begins distribution of new banknotes for festive season
KATHMANDU, Oct 16: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has initiated the distribution of new banknotes, a customary practice for the festive season. NRB is offering the exchange of new banknotes at a rate of Rs 18,500 per person.
Oct 16, 2023
SOCIETY
Use of plastic bottle and khada banned in Ajirkot
Use of plastic bottle and khada banned in Ajirkot
GORKHA, Oct 16: The use of plastic-made materials and khada (a thin cloth used for greeting people) has been prohibited at public programs in Ajirkot rural municipality of Gorkha.
Oct 16, 2023