POLITICS
NC calls PP meeting on Tuesday
NC calls PP meeting on Tuesday
KATHMANDU, Oct 1: The ruling Nepali Congress (NC) party is holding its parliamentary party meeting tomorrow afternoon.
Oct 01, 2024
SOCIETY
Three districts of eastern Nepal plunge in darkness after flood sweeps away electric pole
Three districts of eastern Nepal plunge in darkness after fl...
ILAM, Oct 1: The three eastern-most districts including Ilam, Panchthar and Taplejung have plunged into darkness for the past three days after a flood induced by persistent rainfall swept away a vital pole of a transmission line in Ilam. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) confirmed that the elect...
Oct 01, 2024
ECONOMY
Insurers asked to settle insurance claims related to disaster related damages with priorit...
Insurers asked to settle insurance claims related to disaste...
KATHMANDU, Oct 1: The Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) has asked the insurers to promptly respond to the insurance claims against the damages caused by the recent floods and landslides across the country.
Oct 01, 2024
SOCIETY
Three-day national mourning begins today for victims of recent flood and landslides
Three-day national mourning begins today for victims of rece...
KATHMANDU, Oct 1: Three days of national mourning are being observed across the country starting today.
Oct 01, 2024
POLITICS
Nepal-US reach agreement to establish bilateral consultation mechanism
Nepal-US reach agreement to establish bilateral consultation...
WASHINGTON DC, Oct 1: An agreement has been reached between Nepal and the US to establish a bilateral consultation mechanism. The signing ceremony was held at the State Department in Washington on Monday.
Oct 01, 2024
SOCIETY
Long route passenger bus services from Kathmandu resumes
Long route passenger bus services from Kathmandu resumes
KATHMANDU, Oct 1: Operators of long-route public transport services from Kathmandu to various districts have confirmed that the transportation services have resumed from Monday evening. With the buses beginning to sell tickets, there is now a crowd of passengers at the New Bus Park heading to differ...
Oct 01, 2024
OPINION
Playground of Powerful’s Play!
Playground of Powerful’s Play!
Playing with power! The world’s oldest toy, passed down through centuries like a family heirloom. Kings, emperors, presidents, prime ministers–all took turns, but why stop there? Give the turn to nations with an overinflated sense of importance? Sure, why not? Back in the day, around two decades ago...
Oct 01, 2024
SOCIETY
Death toll from landslide and flood reach 217 with 28 others still missing
Death toll from landslide and flood reach 217 with 28 others...
KATHMANDU, Oct 1: The death toll in the landslide and flooding caused by the recent nonstop rainfall reached 217, while the number of those gone missing stands at 28.
Oct 01, 2024
SOCIETY
Flood victims of Susta return home as water recedes
Flood victims of Susta return home as water recedes
PALHINANDAN, Oct 1: The flood victims of Susta Rural Municipality-5, Nawalparasi West, have returned home after the water receded. Around 200 houses were flooded when the Narayani River embankment collapsed due to continuous rainfall.
Oct 01, 2024
Editorial
Rogue state: On Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah
Rogue state: On Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah
First the pagers exploded. Then came the walkie-talkies. And then, Israel launched a massive bombardment campaign targeting Hezbollah, the powerful Iran-backed Lebanese-Shia militant group. As it appears, the pager and walkie-talkie explosions were a part of Israel’s coordinated strategy aimed at we...
Oct 01, 2024