POLITICS
Nepal expresses deep sorrow over deadly coal mine explosion in China’s Shanxi
Nepal expresses deep sorrow over deadly coal mine explosion...
In a message shared via X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister’s Office said it was deeply saddened by the tragic mining accident in Shanxi, which resulted in significant loss of life. Nepal extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wished for the safe rescue of those still...
24 minutes ago
WORLD
Dozens killed in blast targeting train in SW Pakistan: official
Dozens killed in blast targeting train in SW Pakistan: offic...
Army servicemen were among the victims in the attack in the provincial capital Quetta, which left more than 50 people injured, the official told AFP.
57 minutes ago
SOCIETY
Pokhara metropolis begins demolishing encroached structures along Firke corridor
Pokhara metropolis begins demolishing encroached structures...
The demolition drive started Sunday morning from three locations — Andherikuna at the border of wards 2 and 18, Firke Bridge near Budhanilkantha Temple between wards 4 and 5, and the Firke stream bridge area at Zero Kilometer between wards 7 and 8.
1 hour ago
SOCIETY
Demolition drive along Firke Khola begins; ultimatum to clear bus park encroachments issue...
Demolition drive along Firke Khola begins; ultimatum to clea...
According to the metropolitan office, demolition began at Andheri Kuna along the Ward 2–18 border, at Firke Bridge near Budhanilkantha Temple, and at Zero Kilometer near the Lions Club building.
1 hour ago
SOCIETY
Flooding displaces four families, damages hydropower plant
Flooding displaces four families, damages hydropower plant
Four families from Yangworak Municipality-1 have been forced to evacuate due to a landslide triggered by continuous rainfall. One family has been relocated to a secure area after a landslide posed a threat to their residence.
2 hours ago
POLITICS
Lumbini Province Assembly meeting scheduled for today
Lumbini Province Assembly meeting scheduled for today
The fifth session of the Lumbini Province Assembly will convene today at 1:00 pm. As per the agenda released by the Provincial Assembly Secretariat, members are expected to share their perspectives on current issues.
2 hours ago
POLITICS
Former PM Nepal off to Russia, to address Int’l communist meet
Former PM Nepal off to Russia, to address Int’l communist me...
Nepal is scheduled to address the conference on May 25, which will be held in Russia. During the visit, he is also expected to meet senior Russian Communist Party leaders, including General Secretary Gennady Zyuganov.
3 hours ago
WORLD
Israeli strike kills five Gaza police officers: hospital
Israeli strike kills five Gaza police officers: hospital
"Five martyrs, all police officers, and a number of wounded -- one of whom is in critical condition -- arrived following an Israeli airstrike that targeted a police site in the al-Tuam area," said al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.
3 hours ago
POLITICS
Why did trusted ally Pokharel turn away from Chair Oli?
Why did trusted ally Pokharel turn away from Chair Oli?
A striking development came when General Secretary Shankar Pokharel, widely seen as one of Oli’s closest allies, signaled that the party cannot move forward in its current state. That shift has pushed internal power dynamics into a new phase.
4 hours ago
ECONOMY
Forex update: US dollar selling at Rs 153.41
Forex update: US dollar selling at Rs 153.41
Nepal Rastra Bank has published the latest foreign exchange rates, with the US dollar slightly declining against the Nepali rupee compared to Friday. The buying rate for one US dollar has been fixed at Rs 152.81 and the selling rate at Rs 153.41, down from Friday’s selling rate of Rs 154....
4 hours ago