ECONOMY
Nepal’s economy expected to maintain growth momentum: World Bank
Nepal’s economy expected to maintain growth momentum: World...
KATHMANDU, Oct 2: Nepal's economic growth is projected to accelerate to 5.1 percent in 2025 from 3.9 percent in 2024, driven by anticipated high tourist arrivals, along with increased hydropower and paddy production, according to the World Bank’s latest economic update, Nepal Development Update: Int...
Oct 02, 2024
SOCIETY
CIAA raids CAAN office, seizes ‘important’ documents
CIAA raids CAAN office, seizes ‘important’ documents
KATHMANDU, Oct 2: A team from the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has raided the office of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). The team took some “important” documents from the office located in Sinamangal. The raid was conducted on Wednesday as the CIAA team...
Oct 02, 2024
SOCIETY
Last solar eclipse of 2024 to occur today
Last solar eclipse of 2024 to occur today
KATHMANDU, Oct 2: The last solar eclipse of 2024 is taking place today. According to Nepali time, today’s solar eclipse will begin at 9:27 PM and will set at 3:32 AM in the middle of the night.
Oct 02, 2024
SOCIETY
Nine districts in eastern Nepal face flood risks
Nine districts in eastern Nepal face flood risks
KATHMANDU, Oct 2: The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DoHM) has reported a risk of flooding in nine districts of eastern Nepal.
Oct 02, 2024
SOCIETY
Two die after being buried by mound of soil
Two die after being buried by mound of soil
JUMLA, Oct 2: Two people have died after being buried by a mound of soil in Humla district.
Oct 02, 2024
SOCIETY
15 Bangladeshi nationals arrested for not returning home after expiry of visa
15 Bangladeshi nationals arrested for not returning home aft...
KATHMANDU, Oct 2: The Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office has arrested 15 Bangladeshi nationals who have not returned to their country even after the expiry of their visa. The arrested individuals were made public on Wednesday.
Oct 02, 2024
POLITICS
PHC meeting underway to discuss hearings for proposed chief justice and ambassadors
PHC meeting underway to discuss hearings for proposed chief...
KATHMANDU, Oct 2: A meeting of the Parliamentary Hearing Committee (PHC), a joint committee of both houses of the Federal Parliament, is underway at Singha Durbar.
Oct 02, 2024
SOCIETY
Possibility of heavy rain in Koshi and Bagmati provinces for next two-days, caution urged
Possibility of heavy rain in Koshi and Bagmati provinces for...
KATHMANDU, Oct 2: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged everyone to remain cautious as the possibility of heavy rain is predicted in Koshi and Bagmati provinces for the next two days.
Oct 02, 2024
WORLD
Babar Azam resigns as Pakistan captain from limited-overs cricket
Babar Azam resigns as Pakistan captain from limited-overs cr...
KARACHI, Oct 2: Babar Azam has tendered his resignation for the second time as Pakistan’s captain with Mohammad Rizwan likely to replace him in limited-overs formats later this month.
Oct 02, 2024
SOCIETY
Foreign ministry assures safety of Nepalis in Lebanon, issues notice to remain cautious
Foreign ministry assures safety of Nepalis in Lebanon, issue...
KATHMANDU, Oct 2: The government has stated that Nepalis in Lebanon are safe. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) issued a notice on Tuesday night, assuring that the Nepali citizens living in Lebanon were safe, urging them to exercise maximum caution.
Oct 02, 2024