WORLD
Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin dies aged 92: Bolshoi
Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin dies aged 92: Bolshoi
Shchedrin, husband of late ballet legend Maya Plisetskaya, was "one of the greatest contemporary geniuses", whose "operas, ballets and symphonies are played on the world's greatest stages", the theatre said in a statement.
Aug 29, 2025
SOCIETY
259 landless families receive land ownership certificates in Chitwan
259 landless families receive land ownership certificates in...
Commission’s Chair Iman Singh Moktan informed that land ownership certificates were distributed to 130 families from Ratnanagar Municipality and 129 from Bharatpur Metropolitan City.
Aug 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepal records high precipitation in some places in last 24 hours with 292.3 ml in Surkhet
Nepal records high precipitation in some places in last 24 h...
The DHM stated that the highest rainfall of 292.3 millimeters of torrential rain has occurred at the Khani Khola rainfall measurement center in Surkhet.
Aug 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Chandra Kuber Khapung appointed as Nepal Police Chief
Chandra Kuber Khapung appointed as Nepal Police Chief
Incumbent IGP Deepak Thapa will retire on September 3. Following his retirement, the government named Khapung to lead the national police force.
Aug 29, 2025
Health
Japanese encephalitis claims 20 lives in Nepal
Japanese encephalitis claims 20 lives in Nepal
Since mid-May, a total of 103 cases have been reported, according to the Family Welfare Division under the Department of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Population.
Aug 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Teachers’ Federation stages protest at Maoist Center office
Teachers’ Federation stages protest at Maoist Center office
The NFT is organizing similar protests at various party offices to pressure authorities to address their demands and implement the School Education Act.
Aug 29, 2025
SOCIETY
International Day against Nuclear Tests being observed today
International Day against Nuclear Tests being observed today
On 2 December 2009, the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly declared 29 August the International Day against Nuclear Tests by unanimously adopting resolution 64/35.
Aug 29, 2025
Market
Gold prices cross two lakhs
Gold prices cross two lakhs
The price of gold in the Nepali market crossed Rs. 2 lakh on Friday.
Aug 29, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal ‘A’ opts to bat first against Assam in second T20
Nepal ‘A’ opts to bat first against Assam in second T20
Assam leads the five-match series 1-0 after winning the rain-affected opening game by 15 runs under the DLS method.
Aug 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Yet another tragedy in Chhaugoth: Rock crushes two, one injured
Yet another tragedy in Chhaugoth: Rock crushes two, one inju...
According to police, the two died on the spot.
Aug 29, 2025