SOCIETY
FDB warns against recording and posting film scene on social media
FDB warns against recording and posting film scene on social...
KATHMANDU, Oct 5: The Film Development Board (FDB), Nepal, has issued a warning to viewers who record key scenes from film and upload them on social media asking them to refrain from such actions. Issuing a statement, the board warned that such practice violates the copyright laws with legal provisi...
Oct 05, 2024
SOCIETY
Disaster-induced death toll climbs to 239, 18 missing
Disaster-induced death toll climbs to 239, 18 missing
KATHMANDU, Oct 5: The number of people who lost their lives in the recent late monsoon-induced disaster has reached 239. So far, 239 people have been confirmed dead while 18 more are still missing in the floods and landslides that occurred in the country last week.
Oct 05, 2024
OPINION
Devastating Floods and Landslides in Nepal: Costly Lessons for Future
Devastating Floods and Landslides in Nepal: Costly Lessons f...
From September 26 to 28, heavy rainfall triggered devastating floods and landslides in central and eastern Nepal. The damage was widespread, and the human cost immense. In just 24 hours, Kathmandu recorded an astonishing 300 mm of rain, the highest in 54 years.
Oct 05, 2024
Editorial
Iranian salvo
Iranian salvo
The skies over Israel and the occupied territories lit up on Tuesday evening, as a barrage of Iranian missiles tried to break through Israeli defences, while the Zionist state’s interceptors attempted to down the incoming projectiles.
Oct 05, 2024
POLITICS
Parliament passes only 12 bills so far
Parliament passes only 12 bills so far
KATHMANDU, Oct 4: With the fourth session (monsoon session) of House of Representatives (HoR) completed, the house has only passed 12 bills so far. Although these four sessions passed 12 bills, dozens of bills remain unapproved. The government did not register the necessary number of bills for discu...
Oct 05, 2024
POLITICS
National Assembly Chairman Dahal meets president before departure to Switzerland
National Assembly Chairman Dahal meets president before depa...
KATHMANDU, Oct 4: The chairman of the National Assembly, Narayan Dahal, met with President Ram Chandra Paudel at Sheetal Niwas on Friday.
Oct 05, 2024
SOCIETY
Locals pelt stones at Biratnagar customs office following cyclist’s death in accident
Locals pelt stones at Biratnagar customs office following cy...
BIRATNAGAR, Oct 4: Locals of Biratnagar hurled stones and bricks at the Biratnagar Customs Office located in Biratnagar Metropolitan City-18, following the tragic death of a cyclist in a collision with a truck.
Oct 05, 2024
ECONOMY
Tourist presence increases in Mustang
Tourist presence increases in Mustang
MYAGDI, Oct 4: The arrival of tourists has increased of late in Mustang. Tourist areas in the district including the Muktinath Temple, Kagbeni, Korola Point, Lo Manthang, Sinja Jong Cave, Jomsom, Dhumba Lake, Thini, Marfa, and Lete report a surge in people’s movement.
Oct 05, 2024
ECONOMY
Hot air balloon flights resume in Pokhara after monsoon break
Hot air balloon flights resume in Pokhara after monsoon brea...
KATHMANDU, Oct 4: The hot air balloon flight service in Pokhara that was suspended due to the rainy season, has resumed operation from Friday.
Oct 05, 2024
SOCIETY
Three including rights activist Ruby Khan detained
Three including rights activist Ruby Khan detained
KATHMANDU, Oct 4: Three individuals including rights activist Ruby Khan have been detained from the southern gate of Singha Durbar on Friday afternoon.
Oct 05, 2024