SOCIETY
Marijuana and hashish seized in Hong Kong traced back to TIA
Marijuana and hashish seized in Hong Kong traced back to TIA
KATHMANDU, Sep 8: Hong Kong authorities have recently confiscated a shipment of marijuana and hashish that was traced back to the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Nepal. The discovery was made on August 11 when narcotics were found on a Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) flight arriving in Hon...
Sep 08, 2023
SPORTS
Thailand defeat Nepal in ICC Women's T20 World Cup Asia qualifier
Thailand defeat Nepal in ICC Women's T20 World Cup Asia qual...
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Nepal have faced a defeat at the hands of Thailand in their first semi-final match played today under the ICC Women's Twenty-20 World Cup Asia Region qualifier.
Sep 08, 2023
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
US Dollar surges to new heights against Nepali Rupee
US Dollar surges to new heights against Nepali Rupee
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: The US dollar has soared to unprecedented levels against the Nepali rupee, reaching a record high, according to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). Today, the selling rate of one US dollar stands at Rs 133.44, surpassing the previous mark of Rs 133.34 recorded on August 18.
Sep 08, 2023
POLITICS
Lumbini Province Assembly prepares to approve Civil Service Bill in today’s meeting
Lumbini Province Assembly prepares to approve Civil Service...
DANG, Sept 8: The 25th meeting of the Lumbini Provincial Assembly is being held today, Friday. The provincial Civil Service Bill pending in the provincial assembly is expected to be approved in the meeting that will begin at 1PM.
Sep 08, 2023
SOCIETY
Moderate rain expected across Nepal today
Moderate rain expected across Nepal today
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Various regions of the country are expected to experience rain with thunder today. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at some places i...
Sep 08, 2023
POLITICS
Health Minister Basnet holds meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Ghaffar
Health Minister Basnet holds meeting with his Egyptian count...
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Minister for Health and Population, Mohan Bahadur Basnet, and Egyptian Minister for Health and Population, Dr Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, held a meeting.
Sep 08, 2023
SOCIETY
International Literacy Day today
International Literacy Day today
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: International Literacy Day is being observed today. This Day has been celebrated across the world since 1967 at the call of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
Sep 08, 2023
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Stranded in Kuwait for nearly a year, around 1,000 Nepali youths seek urgent repatriation
Stranded in Kuwait for nearly a year, around 1,000 Nepali yo...
KATHMANDU, Sep 8: Around 1,000 Nepali youths who ventured to Kuwait for overseas employment have found themselves in dire straits. These young individuals, who embarked on their journey to work as cleaners for the Kuwait-based company "The Blue Sea Trading Co WLL" some 11 months ago, now face a prec...
Sep 08, 2023
POLITICS
Ambassador Ray presents credentials to Swedish King
Ambassador Ray presents credentials to Swedish King
KATHMANDU, Sept 8 : Non-Resident Ambassador of Nepal to the Kingdom of Sweden, Prof Dr Ram Swarth Ray presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty the King Carl XVI Gustaf amidst a special ceremony held at The Royal Palace of Stockholm.
Sep 08, 2023
SOCIETY
One more person arrested in connection with gold smuggling case
One more person arrested in connection with gold smuggling c...
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Police have arrested one more person in connection with the ongoing gold smuggling case.
Sep 08, 2023