SOCIETY
SAFE-Girls project launched to empower adolescent girls in Nepal
SAFE-Girls project launched to empower adolescent girls in N...
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) launched the SAFE-Girls project to empower adolescent girls and young women in Nepal on December 10.
Feb 15, 2025
Market
Investors lose Rs 33 billion as NEPSE drops on weak BFIs’ profits
Investors lose Rs 33 billion as NEPSE drops on weak BFIs’ pr...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week declined 21.34 points after the banks hinted at increasing interest rates citing an increased demand for loans.
Feb 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Cyberbullying affects two children daily in Nepal, Majority of cases on Facebook
Cyberbullying affects two children daily in Nepal, Majority...
A study conducted by various government and non-government agencies on the situation of children and women affected by online abuse has revealed that children are more likely to be involved in online abuse.
Feb 15, 2025
WORLD, SOCIETY
Nepali peacekeepers attacked in Lebanon: Major General Dhakal in stable condition, four ot...
Nepali peacekeepers attacked in Lebanon: Major General Dhaka...
The condition of Nepal Army Major General Chok Bahadur Dhakal, who was injured when Lebanese protesters set ablaze vehicles belonging to Nepali UN peacekeepers near Beirut International Airport on Friday night, is stable.
Feb 15, 2025
POLITICS
Ruling parties agree to move ordinance forward in Parliament
Ruling parties agree to move ordinance forward in Parliament
The ruling parties have decided to proceed forward with the ordinances issued by the government in Parliament.
Feb 15, 2025
SOCIETY
FinMin Paudel and Pokhara Mayor suffer burn injuries, airlifted to Kathmandu for treatmen...
FinMin Paudel and Pokhara Mayor suffer burn injuries, airli...
Minister for Finance Bishnu Paudel and Pokhara Mayor Dhanraj Acharya have been airlifted to Kiritpur Burn Hospital to receive treatment for the injuries they sustained after a cluster of helium-filled balloons they were supposed to release amid a program at Pokhara caught fire.
Feb 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Fin Min Paudel and Pokhara Mayor Acharya injured after balloon catches fire
Fin Min Paudel and Pokhara Mayor Acharya injured after ballo...
A fire spark injured Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel and Pokhara Metropolitan City Mayor Dhanraj Acharya, during the inauguration of Pokhara Visit Year 2025. The incident occurred when they pressed an electric switch during the balloon release ceremony at the event held at Pokhara Stadium.
Feb 15, 2025
WORLD
OpenAI board rejects Elon Musk-led buyout offer
OpenAI board rejects Elon Musk-led buyout offer
"OpenAI is not for sale, and the board has unanimously rejected Mr. Musk's latest attempt to disrupt his competition," chairman of the board Bret Taylor said in a statement posted by the company on Musk-owned X, formerly Twitter.
Feb 15, 2025
WORLD
Hamas transfers Israeli hostages to Red Cross in latest Gaza swap
Hamas transfers Israeli hostages to Red Cross in latest Gaza...
Israel and Hamas have traded accusations of violating the January 19 ceasefire, with the Palestinian group saying it would pause releases and Israel threatening the resumption of war in the Gaza Strip.
Feb 15, 2025
SOCIETY, WORLD
Lebanon president vows punishment for attackers of UN peacekeeper
Lebanon president vows punishment for attackers of UN peacek...
Aoun "condemned the attack... and emphasised that the attackers will receive their punishment", a statement from the presidency said on X.
Feb 15, 2025