Kathmandu

Discussion held on Cell Broadcasting for Early Warning

Stakeholders held discussions on the use of a mobile phone broadcasting system as part of Nepal’s integrated early warning mechanism for disaster risk reduction.

Business

NEPSE jumps 42 points as turnover crosses Rs 5.5 billion Monday

​​​​​​​The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged by 41.70 points, or 1.55 per cent, on Monday, with the benchmark index closing at 2,719.24 points amid broad-based gains across most sectors.

Environment

MetLife Foundation grants $120,000 to WWF Nepal for flood resilience project in Karnali

MetLife Foundation has awarded a grant of USD 120,000 to WWF Nepal to implement a climate resilience and livelihood support project aimed at vulnerable communities living along the Lower Karnali River basin in Bardiya district.

Nepal

Mechi, Araniko, Prithvi highways among worst hit by monsoon hazards

Continuous rainfall has disrupted traffic on at least nine major highways across Nepal, with landslides and flooding causing complete and partial closures in several districts, Nepal Police said Monday.

World

At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak

At least 930 people have died in Congo’s Ebola outbreak, the country’s Ministry of Health said.

Photo Gallery

In Picture: Henna for Shrawan

A friend applies henna to another's hands to mark the first Monday fast of the holy month of Shrawan, a tradition of friendship and devotion.

Kathmandu

Two foreign women arrested with 4.28kg cocaine hidden in clothing

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested two foreign women and seized 4.28 kilograms of cocaine concealed in clothing using a silicone-based smuggling method, police said Monday.

Nepal

Bajaj rolls out lower-EMI financing scheme, extends loan tenure to five years

HH Bajaj, the authorised distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal, has launched a new financing scheme in partnership with Hulas Finserv Hire Purchase Limited (HFL), offering lower monthly instalments and extended repayment periods to make motorcycle ownership more affordable.

Nepal

UML ministers put resignations on old in Bagmati amid uncertainty

Ministers from the CPN-UML serving in the Bagmati Province government have put their resignations on hold, saying they will remain in office until receiving formal instructions from party leadership.

Environment

Kathmandu, Pokhara among cities facing high rainfall probabilities

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has issued a fresh warning of heavy rainfall in several parts of the country on Monday, as the active monsoon system continues to raise flood and landslide risks.

Nepal

All 17 women missing in Shuklaphanta found safe after overnight search

All 17 women who went missing after entering Shuklaphanta National Park in Kanchanpur to collect wild mushrooms have been found safe following an overnight search operation involving security agencies and local residents.

Nepal

Wild deer collision in Manthali injures two; Animal dies on spot

A scooter rider and a child were injured after their vehicle struck a wild deer on the Manthali–Ramechhap road section at Machhedanda in Manthali Municipality-1 on Monday morning.