WORLD
At least 126 dead and over 500 aftershocks after Tibet quake
At least 126 dead and over 500 aftershocks after Tibet quake
Chinese seismologists have registered 515 aftershocks in the disaster zone in the Tibet Autonomous Region, which occurred in the last 24 hours after the main, most destructive earthquake, China Central Television reported.
Jan 08, 2025
WORLD
Massive fire in America, thousands flee their homes
Massive fire in America, thousands flee their homes
A wildfire has spread to the Los Angeles area of the United States. The fire, which flared on an area of 20 acres, has swallowed up 1,200 acres in just a few hours.
Jan 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Quakes trigger psychological impacts as experts urge calm
Quakes trigger psychological impacts as experts urge calm
Many were jolted awake by Tuesday morning's earthquake, causing them to flee into chilly streets while parents carried their children and others assisted elderly family members as they gathered in streets and alleys. Students attending morning classes in colleges ran out in panic.
Jan 08, 2025
POLITICS
Suryadarshan scam: Detention hearing continues for defendants
Suryadarshan scam: Detention hearing continues for defendant...
The Kaski District Court is currently holding a detention hearing for the defendants accused of embezzling funds from the Suryadarshan Cooperative in Kaski. District Judge Nitij Rai is presiding over the hearing, which includes notable defendants including Rabi Lamichhane, RSP Chairperson and former...
Jan 08, 2025
Market
NRB sets foreign exchange rates for Wednesday
NRB sets foreign exchange rates for Wednesday
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set today's foreign exchange rates. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar is set at Rs 136.85, and the selling rate is Rs 137.45.
Jan 08, 2025
POLITICS
Cabinet extend term of four DIGs of APF, Nepal
Cabinet extend term of four DIGs of APF, Nepal
A meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Tuesday decided to extend the term of four Deputy Inspector Generals of the Armed Police Force, Nepal. The cabinet meeting extended their term for a year from Tuesday midnight.
Jan 08, 2025
Editorial
Navigating aviation safety challenges
Navigating aviation safety challenges
Flight landings systems are used in aviation to ensure safe and accurate landings. While there are a good many numbers of landing systems, the Instrument Landing System is said to be most widely used by airports and airlines around the world.
Jan 08, 2025
WORLD
Tibet earthquake kills at least 126 people and leaves many trapped
Tibet earthquake kills at least 126 people and leaves many t...
A strong earthquake shook a high-altitude region of western China and areas of Nepal on Tuesday, damaging hundreds of houses, littering streets with rubble and killing at least 126 people in Tibet. Many others were trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the remote region.
Jan 08, 2025
OPINION
Fight for Climate Justice Continues after Betrayal at UN Climate Conference
Fight for Climate Justice Continues after Betrayal at UN Cli...
The Global South has been historically suffering the impacts of the climate crisis and Nepal in the last few years has seen the worst climate disasters through extreme weather events.
Jan 08, 2025
ECONOMY
Banks to invest Rs 26 billion in two hydropower projects
Banks to invest Rs 26 billion in two hydropower projects
The 49.95 MW Danakhola Hydropower Project, promoted by Lalu Pate Hydropower Company, secured Rs 9.96 billion in investments, with Rs 740 million of the shares earmarked for project-affected locals. The remaining Rs 1.74 billion will be invested by the operators and promoters.
Jan 08, 2025