POLITICS
NUP announces Nepal Banda from May 20 to exert pressure on govt to release Resham Chaudhar...
NUP announces Nepal Banda from May 20 to exert pressure on g...
KATHMANDU May 17: The Nagrik Unmukti Party (NUP) has announced a Nepal Banda (general strike) for five days starting May 20.
May 17, 2023
POLITICS
Minister Sharma inaugurates 'Spectrum Management' conference
Minister Sharma inaugurates 'Spectrum Management' conference
KATHMANDU, May 17: The Nepal Telecom Authority (NTA) has organized a Spectrum Management Conference today coinciding with the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day.
May 17, 2023
POLITICS
Khotang gears up preparations to administer next-round of COVID-19 booster shots
Khotang gears up preparations to administer next-round of CO...
KHOTANG, May 17: Khotang, a hilly district in the Koshi Province, has geared up preparation to administer a booster dose of COVID-19.
May 17, 2023
POLITICS
Majority of services of KMC to be provided from Kathmandu Plaza starting May 17
Majority of services of KMC to be provided from Kathmandu Pl...
KATHMANDU May 17: Preparations are being made to provide most services of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) from Kathmandu Plaza starting May 17.
May 17, 2023
POLITICS
SC asks proof of RSP President Lamicchane’s renouncement of US passport
SC asks proof of RSP President Lamicchane’s renouncement of...
KATHMANDU, May 17: The Supreme Court (SC) has requested relevant government bodies to provide evidence of Rabi Lamichhane, the President of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), renouncing his US passport.
May 17, 2023
WORLD
Cyclone Mocha death toll rises to 81 in Myanmar
Cyclone Mocha death toll rises to 81 in Myanmar
NAYPYIYAW, May 17: The death toll in cyclone-hit Myanmar rose to at least 81 on Tuesday, according to local leaders, officials and state media, reported Dhaka Tribune.
May 17, 2023
POLITICS
UML Chair Oli calls for fulfilling dreams of Bhandari and Ashrit
UML Chair Oli calls for fulfilling dreams of Bhandari and As...
KATHMANDU, May 17: CPN-UML Chairperson KP Sharma Oli has called for realizing dreams of people's leaders Madan Bhandari and Jiba Raj Ashrit.
May 17, 2023
Lifestyle
Johnny Depp marks celebrity comeback with Cannes opening film
Johnny Depp marks celebrity comeback with Cannes opening fil...
CANNES, May 16: Johnny Depp seemed back in full celebrity mode on Tuesday, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans before the premiere of the Cannes Film Festival's opening film "Jeanne du Barry," which marks the actor's first major role since his high-profile defamation trial.
May 17, 2023
ECONOMY
Dhaulagiri sees first ascent of this season
Dhaulagiri sees first ascent of this season
MYAGDI, May 17: Two nationals from Poland have successfully climbed the Dhaulagiri Mountain. The peak (8,167 meters) is the seventh highest peak in the world. With this, the peak recorded the first climbing of this season.
May 17, 2023
ECONOMY
Bangladesh agrees to buy 40 MW of electricity from Nepal
Bangladesh agrees to buy 40 MW of electricity from Nepal
KATHMANDU, May 17: Bangladesh has agreed to purchase 40 MW of electricity from Nepal. Bangladesh agreed to purchase 40 megawatts of electricity at the secretary-level 'Joint Steering Committee (JSC)' meeting between the two countries held in Bangladesh on Tuesday.
May 17, 2023