The Week
Fourth edition of Ilam Literature Festival set for March 14-15
Fourth edition of Ilam Literature Festival set for March 14-...
The fourth edition of the Ilam Literature Festival is set to take place in Ilam Bazaar, Ilam district, on March 14 and 15. According to Prakash Thamsuhang, chairperson of the festival, the two-day event will bring together numerous authors, artists, intellectuals and politicians from Nepal, India, a...
Mar 13, 2025
ECONOMY
Contract worth over Rs 4 billion announced for Karnali Corridor construction
Contract worth over Rs 4 billion announced for Karnali Corri...
The government has designated the Karnali Corridor, which connects Jamunah in India to Hilsa in China, as a national pride project. Tularam Sharma, Chief of the Karnali Corridor Khulalu–Sallisalla Road Project, stated that the contract mandates the completion of upgrading and blacktopping with...
Mar 13, 2025
ECONOMY
Most banks keep interest rates unchanged for Chaitra
Most banks keep interest rates unchanged for Chaitra
A total of 18 banks have opted to keep their rates steady. However, Himalayan Bank and Nepal Bank have lowered their interest rates.
Mar 13, 2025
SOCIETY
Air Arabia flight narrowly escapes accident near TIA
Air Arabia flight narrowly escapes accident near TIA
The aircraft encountered a missed approach at around 1:05 PM, just before landing, after experiencing sudden turbulence near Narephant, Koteshwar, approximately 500 meters from the airport, according to TIA sources.
Mar 13, 2025
SOCIETY
12 arrested in Kathmandu during Holi
12 arrested in Kathmandu during Holi
According to the Kathmandu Police Range, among those arrested, two are women from Paknajol in Kathmandu. The individuals were arrested for engaging in unwanted activities, including throwing water balloons and splashing colors against the wishes of others.
Mar 13, 2025
SOCIETY
Wild elephant attack kills one in Bardiya
Wild elephant attack kills one in Bardiya
According to police, the elephant had strayed from Bardiya National Park and attacked Tharu.
Mar 13, 2025
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
Basantapur in Kathmandu sees vibrant Holi celebrations with locals and foreigners alike (P...
Basantapur in Kathmandu sees vibrant Holi celebrations with...
In Kathmandu's Basantapur area, foreign tourists have also celebrated Holi by playing with colors. Various locations across the Kathmandu Valley are bustling with people celebrating the festival.
Mar 13, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal imports colors worth Rs 400 million for Holi in first eight months of current FY
Nepal imports colors worth Rs 400 million for Holi in first...
In Nepal, a significant quantity of colors required for Holi is imported from India and other countries. The colors worth around Rs 400 million have been imported so far this Fiscal Year (FY).
Mar 13, 2025
SOCIETY
Traffic police hold 150 vehicles for violating traffic rules
Traffic police hold 150 vehicles for violating traffic rules
The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office (KVTPO) has tightened vehicle inspections on the occasion of Holi celebration on Thursday and so far the office has taken 150 vehicles into their control. Residents of the Kathmandu Valley and other hilly regions are celebrating Holi today.
Mar 13, 2025
SOCIETY
Air quality in Kathmandu and six other cities unhealthy
Air quality in Kathmandu and six other cities unhealthy
According to the Department of Environment, Khumaltar in Lalitpur became the most polluted area on Thursday morning. At 11 am on Thursday, the air quality index (AQI) of Khumaltar was recorded at 172, according to the Department's data.
Mar 13, 2025