SOCIETY
Two youths killed in truck-scooter collision in Chitwan
Two youths killed in truck-scooter collision in Chitwan
The accident occurred at around 1:40 am near Atithi Party Palace in Bharatpur Metropolitan City-15, when a truck (Na 5 Kha 5816) travelling from Bharatpur towards Rampur hit a scooter (Ba Pra 06-004 Pa 7248) heading in the same direction.
27 minutes ago
SOCIETY
Over Rs 1.53 million collected in traffic fines in Kathmandu Valley
Over Rs 1.53 million collected in traffic fines in Kathmandu...
According to Traffic Police Spokesperson and Superintendent of Police (SP), Naresh Raj Subedi, the violations include 88 incidents of drunk-driving, 93 of ride- sharing against the rules, 117 of traffic signal violations and 228 incidents of over-speeding.
51 minutes ago
WORLD
Indonesia offers travel discounts to boost holiday mobility
Indonesia offers travel discounts to boost holiday mobility
The Indonesian government has offered discounts for trains, passenger ships, ferries, and flights to support public mobility during the school holiday period, Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has said.
1 hour ago
SOCIETY
Tipper driver killed in road accident in Tanahu
Tipper driver killed in road accident in Tanahu
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Dwarika Prasad Ghimire, the victim, 36-year-old Chunu Shrestha from Byas Municipality-4, lost control of his vehicle (Ga 1 Ka 5466), leading to the fatal incident.
1 hour ago
WORLD
2.7 tonnes of cocaine seized from underground bunker in Sydney, Australia’s largest ever h...
2.7 tonnes of cocaine seized from underground bunker in Sydn...
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The drugs were discovered at a property in Londonderry, hidden in concealed compartments beneath fake flooring inside three shipping containers. Authorities estimate the street value of the seized cocaine at around AUD 816 million.
2 hours ago
SOCIETY
Elderly woman dies of snakebite in Jhapa
Elderly woman dies of snakebite in Jhapa
While she was closing the door of the chicken coop, a snake emerged from a pile of bricks nearby and bit her right hand. Sherma sustained severe injuries from the snakebite and was promptly rushed to B & C Hospital in Birtamod for urgent medical care.
2 hours ago
POLITICS
UML Vice Chair Bishnu Paudel detained in money laundering probe
UML Vice Chair Bishnu Paudel detained in money laundering pr...
Officials said the action is linked to scrutiny over his stock market transactions and the suspected sources of his wealth. A senior source at the department stated that the investigation is focusing on possible irregularities in his financial dealings.
2 hours ago
WORLD
Africa faces child surgery crisis as key anaesthesia runs out
Africa faces child surgery crisis as key anaesthesia runs ou...
Halothane is still widely used across sub-Saharan Africa to put children to sleep for operations, primarily because it can be seven to 10 times cheaper than the newer alternative, sevoflurane.
2 hours ago
POLITICS
RSP convention uncertain as dispute over delegates delays closed session
RSP convention uncertain as dispute over delegates delays cl...
The delay has mainly been caused by disputes and complaints regarding the selection process of delegates, particularly from the Madhes Province. The election committee has not been able to finalise the list of delegates, resulting in participants being denied entry to the main hall.
2 hours ago
POLITICS
Former FM Arzu Rana among 18 charged in Rs 10-billion passport printing procurement graft...
Former FM Arzu Rana among 18 charged in Rs 10-billion passpo...
According to CIAA sources, a total of 18 individuals have been made defendants in the case. The anti-graft body completed its investigation and registered the charge sheet at the court on Monday.
3 hours ago