International
20 killed in fire at northern China nursing home
20 killed in fire at northern China nursing home
China’s official Xinhua news agency said Wednesday the fire started at 9 p.m. Tuesday in Chengde city in Hebei province. Six hours later, 20 people were confirmed dead.
Apr 09, 2025
WORLD
U.S. crude oil closes below $60 per barrel as selloff continues on fears of full-blown tra...
U.S. crude oil closes below $60 per barrel as selloff contin...
U.S. crude oil closed below $60 per barrel on Tuesday, the lowest level in four years as traders fear that President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs will trigger a full-blown, global trade war, as reported by CNBC.
Apr 09, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB to mop additional Rs 20 billion from BFIs
NRB to mop additional Rs 20 billion from BFIs
The NRB is set to withdraw Rs 20 billion on Wednesday as the liquidity in banks and financial institutions has increased further. The NRB had withdrawn Rs 35 billion on Monday.
Apr 09, 2025
SPORTS
T20 Series: Nepal makes winning start in Hong Kong with victory over Qatar
T20 Series: Nepal makes winning start in Hong Kong with vict...
Nepal today made a winning start in the four-nation T20 series underway in Hong Kong defeating Qatar by massive eight wickets.
Apr 09, 2025
WORLD
Nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic lills 98 (Update)
Nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic lills 98 (Upda...
The roof of an iconic nightclub in the Dominican capital collapsed early Tuesday during a merengue concert attended by politicians, athletes and others, leaving at least 98 people dead and 160 injured, authorities said.
Apr 09, 2025
International
China says it will ‘fight to the end’ after Trump threatens to impose still more tariffs
China says it will ‘fight to the end’ after Trump threatens...
China said Tuesday it would “fight to the end” and take countermeasures against the United States to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports.
Apr 09, 2025
International
President Donald Trump’s new tariffs go into effect, including a combined 104% levy on Chi...
President Donald Trump’s new tariffs go into effect, includi...
President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs went into full effect just after midnight Wednesday.
Apr 09, 2025
SOCIETY
TU Vice Chancellor Baral’s resignation in limbo
TU Vice Chancellor Baral’s resignation in limbo
Nearly two weeks have passed since Tribhuvan University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Keshar Jung Baral tendered his resignation, but authorities have yet to decide on it.
Apr 09, 2025
POLITICS
Nepali envoy to Denmark presents letters of credence Denmark King
Nepali envoy to Denmark presents letters of credence Denmar...
Ambassador of Nepal to Denmark, Sumnima Tuladhar, presented her Letters of Credence to the King of Denmark Frederik Andre Henrik Christian.
Apr 09, 2025
SOCIETY
Narayanghat-Butwal road widening: Daunne section closes for four hours
Narayanghat-Butwal road widening: Daunne section closes for...
The Narayanghat-Butwal road project has decided to halt vehicular traffic for four hours daily from today.
Apr 09, 2025