SOCIETY
Chhath festival being observed today
Chhath festival being observed today
KATHMANDU, Nov 7: Chhath, the festival of purity, goodwill and faith, is being celebrated with great enthusiasm today. In the Mithila region, including Mahottari, the Chhath festival is in full swing today. On this third and main day of Chhath, devotees observe a strict fast without consuming food o...
Nov 07, 2024
SPORTS
Nepal begins Women's U19 T20 World Cup Asia Qualifiers with a comfortable win over Thailan...
Nepal begins Women's U19 T20 World Cup Asia Qualifiers with...
KATHMANDU, Nov 7: Nepal got off to a flying start to the Asia qualifiers of the Women's U19 T20 World Cup in the UAE, defeating Thailand by 67 runs in their opening match. Batting first, Nepal posted a total of 102 runs at the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Nov 07, 2024
OPINION
Nepal at a Crossroads
Nepal at a Crossroads
An unprecedented rainfall event struck Nepal at the end of the 2024 monsoon season. Despite forecasts predicting massive rainfall a week in advance, the tragic loss of over 250 lives in the recent floods could not be averted.
Nov 07, 2024
SOCIETY
Chhath gains foothold in communities beyond Madhesh
Chhath gains foothold in communities beyond Madhesh
KATHMANDU, Nov 7: Prakash Kapar, 58, of Mathiani Municipality, Mahottari, sat on the shore of Kamalpokhari in the capital with his two Indian friends as the pond started lighting up with decorative lights on the eve of the Chhath celebration to be held on Thursday.
Nov 07, 2024
Editorial
Trump’s historic comeback
Trump’s historic comeback
The US election is finally over. The American people have spoken and given their verdict. Numerous pre-election opinion polls suggested it would be a close call but Trump defied all odds for a stunning victory.
Nov 07, 2024
ECONOMY
Flower sales worth Rs 500 million during Tihar, highest consumption in Kathmandu Valley
Flower sales worth Rs 500 million during Tihar, highest cons...
KATHMANDU, Nov 6: Flower sales worth Rs 500 million were recorded during Tihar. The highest consumption of flowers was in the Kathmandu Valley.
Nov 06, 2024
SOCIETY
Eight Chhath ghats set up in Kathmandu to celebrate Chhath
Eight Chhath ghats set up in Kathmandu to celebrate Chhath
KATHMANDU, NOV 6: Eight Chhath Ghats have been set up across Kathmandu to celebrate the Chhath festival.
Nov 06, 2024
POLITICS
President Paudel to leave for Azerbaijan to participate in COP-29
President Paudel to leave for Azerbaijan to participate in C...
KATHMANDU, Nov 6: President Ramchandra Paudel is leaving for Baku City of Azerbaijan on November 10 to participate in the 29th UN Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP-29).
Nov 06, 2024
POLITICS
Local level by-elections: where and which posts?
Local level by-elections: where and which posts?
KATHMANDU, Nov 6: By-elections for 44 vacant posts at the local level are going to take place on December 1.
Nov 06, 2024
ECONOMY
Tender announced for new treatment plant in Sundarijal for Melamchi water distribution
Tender announced for new treatment plant in Sundarijal for M...
KATHMANDU, Nov 6: The Melamchi Water Supply Development Committee announced a tender on Wednesday to build another water treatment plant in Sundarijal to distribute an additional 255 million liters of water in the Kathmandu Valley.
Nov 06, 2024