SOCIETY
Fire in Thamel causes damage worth Rs 6.5 million
Fire in Thamel causes damage worth Rs 6.5 million
A fire broke out at a house in Thamel on Saturday morning, causing 6.5 million in damage, according to the police.
Feb 01, 2025
SOCIETY
Seasonal flu and pollution-related illnesses on rise
Seasonal flu and pollution-related illnesses on rise
Major hospitals in the Valley have experienced a surge in patients suffering from seasonal flu and pollution-related illnesses. Doctors have observed an increase in such cases since mid-January, with numbers steadily rising. Over the past two weeks, hospitals have recorded a continuous influx of the...
Feb 01, 2025
SOCIETY
One killed, 9 injured in bus-EV collision in Dumkibas jungle
One killed, 9 injured in bus-EV collision in Dumkibas jungle
A bus and a four-wheeler Electric Vehicle (EV) Hiace collided in Dumkibas Jungle, Nawalparasi (Bardghat–Susta East) on Saturday on the East-West Highway, resulting in the death of an Indian citizen. Nine others were injured in the accident.
Feb 01, 2025
SOCIETY
Four arrested for involvement in human trafficking
Four arrested for involvement in human trafficking
According to the DPO, the four people were arrested for tempting girls with lucrative jobs and engaging them in prostitution with customers of the hotel.
Feb 01, 2025
ECONOMY
Union Budget 2025: India's grant to Nepal remains unchanged
Union Budget 2025: India's grant to Nepal remains unchanged
India has not increased the grant amount for Nepal this time. Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented India’s budget for 2025/2026 today in the Indian Parliament. The budget allocates 700 crore INR for Nepal under the Ministry of External Affairs.
Feb 01, 2025
WORLD
Gaza: the three hostages freed on Saturday
Gaza: the three hostages freed on Saturday
This is what we know about the three men.
Feb 01, 2025
WORLD
Eighteen Pakistan paramilitaries killed in ambush: police
Eighteen Pakistan paramilitaries killed in ambush: police
Eighteen paramilitaries were killed and three others seriously wounded in an attack in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province, police and local officials told AFP on Saturday.
Feb 01, 2025
SPORTS
Nepali girls suffer second defeat
Nepali girls suffer second defeat
Nepal endured its second consecutive defeat in the Women's T20 Tri-Nation Series, falling to Thailand by four wickets in a match played at the Tribhuvan University ground in Kirtipur on Saturday. Earlier, Nepal had lost its opening match to the Netherlands on Thursday.
Feb 01, 2025
WORLD
India's GDP growth expected up to 6.8 pct next fiscal: survey
India's GDP growth expected up to 6.8 pct next fiscal: surve...
India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was expected to grow in the range of 6.3-6.8 percent during the financial year 2025-26 (April 2025-March 2026), said a forecast of the country's economic survey issued by the finance ministry on Friday.
Feb 01, 2025
WORLD
Hamas releases three Israeli captives in exchange for 183 Palestinians
Hamas releases three Israeli captives in exchange for 183 Pa...
The Palestinian group Hamas has released three Israeli captives in two separate handovers, in the latest stage of a gradual exchange under a ceasefire deal reached after 15 months of Israeli attacks on Gaza.
Feb 01, 2025