SOCIETY
Tremor felt in Kalikot
Tremor felt in Kalikot
An earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter Scale was felt in Kalikot district and the vicinity early Sunday morning.
Dec 29, 2024
SOCIETY
Military diplomacy: Nepal-India joint exercise from Tuesday
Military diplomacy: Nepal-India joint exercise from Tuesday
The 18th edition of Nepal-India joint military exercise with the aim of security and expansion of bilateral relations is beginning at Saljhandi in Rupandehi from Tuesday.
Dec 29, 2024
WORLD
Death toll in South Korea plane crash rises to 85
Death toll in South Korea plane crash rises to 85
KATHMANDU, Dec 29: At least 85 people have died after a Jeju Air passenger plane skidded off the runway and crashed while landing at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, according to CNN.
Dec 29, 2024
SOCIETY
Leadership changes and staff incompetence hinder Singhadurbar Vaidyakhana revival
Leadership changes and staff incompetence hinder Singhadurba...
As Mayor Shah mentioned, the Singhadurbar Vaidyakhana has sunk so low, it is hard to revive it. Once known for producing over 160 types of Ayurvedic medicines, it now only produces just three or four. With production coming almost to a standstill, the employees have failed to receive salaries regula...
Dec 29, 2024
SOCIETY
Are four APF DIGs retiring before completing 25 years of service?
Are four APF DIGs retiring before completing 25 years of se...
The Armed Police Force is retiring four DIGs (Deputy Inspectors General) before they complete 25 years of service. Although they are about to complete four years as DIGs, they have only completed 24 years since starting their careers.
Dec 29, 2024
Market
NRB sets exchange rates for today
NRB sets exchange rates for today
As per the recent exchange rates, NRB sets the buying rate for one US dollar at Rs 136.56 and the selling rate at Rs 137.16. Similarly, it sets the buying rate for one European euro at Rs 142.42 and the selling rate at Rs 143.04.
Dec 29, 2024
WORLD
28 killed as plane with 181 on board drives off runway, crashes in South Korea
28 killed as plane with 181 on board drives off runway, cras...
Jeju Air flight carrying 181 people crashed at South Korea's Muan International Airport on Sunday morning, killing at least 28 and leaving two others critically injured, according to Yonhap news agency.
Dec 29, 2024
ECONOMY
'Dragon Boat Race Festival' begins at Fewa Lake from today with 20 teams participating
'Dragon Boat Race Festival' begins at Fewa Lake from today w...
The second edition of the 'Nepal-China Friendly Dragon Boat Race Festival' is set to begin in Pokhara today (Sunday), aiming to strengthen cultural and people-to-people ties between Nepal and China while promoting Nepal's tourism.
Dec 29, 2024
Editorial
NOC's sham election
NOC's sham election
The Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC) on Saturday held a controversial election for its executive committee despite the Supreme Court (SC)’s order against holding the election.
Dec 29, 2024
POLITICS
Former Sri Lankan President arrives in Kathmandu
Former Sri Lankan President arrives in Kathmandu
Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Krishna Prasad Dhakal, said that the former Sri Lankan President arrived in Nepal for his personal visit.
Dec 29, 2024