Pakistan shuts primary schools for a week in Lahore due to dangerous air quality Pakistan shuts primary schools for a week in Lahore due to dangerous air quality Dangerously poor air quality on Monday forced Pakistani authorities in the cultural capital of Lahore to close primary schools for a week, government officials said, after the air-quality index hit a record high over the weekend. Dangerously poor air quality on Monday forced Pakistani authorities in the cultural capital of Lahore to close primary schools for a week, government officials said, after the air-quality index hit a record high over the weekend. World 04 Nov, 2024
15 dead after a passenger bus skids into a deep gorge in northern India 15 dead after a passenger bus skids into a deep gorge in northern India A passenger bus veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in northern India on Monday, killing at least 15 people and injuring over 25 others, officials said. A passenger bus veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in northern India on Monday, killing at least 15 people and injuring over 25 others, officials said. World 04 Nov, 2024
Flood survivors pelt Spain's royals with mud and premier is evacuated during a visit Flood survivors pelt Spain's royals with mud and premier is evacuated during a... Police had to step in, with some officers on horseback, to keep back the crowd of several dozens who hurled mud and wielded shovels and poles threateningly. Police had to step in, with some officers on horseback, to keep back the crowd of several dozens who hurled mud and wielded shovels and poles threateningly. World 03 Nov, 2024
Ukraine's Zelenskyy urges allies to act before North Korean troops reach the front Ukraine's Zelenskyy urges allies to act before North Korean troops reach the... Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged its allies to stop “watching” and take steps before North Koreans troops deployed in Russia reach the battlefield. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged its allies to stop “watching” and take steps before North Koreans troops deployed in Russia reach the battlefield. World 02 Nov, 2024
India protests Ottawa's allegation its home minister ordered targeting of Sikh activists in Canada India protests Ottawa's allegation its home minister ordered targeting of Sikh... New Delhi at the time expressed concern and said India takes the allegations seriously. New Delhi at the time expressed concern and said India takes the allegations seriously. World 02 Nov, 2024
Hindus in Muslim-majority Bangladesh rally to demand protection from attacks Hindus in Muslim-majority Bangladesh rally to demand protection from attacks Tens of thousands of minority Hindus rallied Friday to demand that the interim government in Muslim-majority Bangladesh protect them from a wave of attacks and harassment and drop sedition cases against Hindu community leaders. Tens of thousands of minority Hindus rallied Friday to demand that the interim government in Muslim-majority Bangladesh protect them from a wave of attacks and harassment and drop sedition cases against Hindu community leaders. World 02 Nov, 2024
US calls on a silent China to use its sway over Russia and North Korea US calls on a silent China to use its sway over Russia and North Korea Liu Pengyu, spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, said in a statement that China's position on the Ukraine crisis is “consistent and clear.” Liu Pengyu, spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, said in a statement that China's position on the Ukraine crisis is “consistent and clear.” World 01 Nov, 2024
Death toll in Israeli strikes in central Gaza rises to 25 as Beirut suburb is pounded again Death toll in Israeli strikes in central Gaza rises to 25 as Beirut suburb is pounded... Sixteen people had initially been reported killed in two strikes on Thursday on the Gaza Strip's central Nuseirat refugee camp Sixteen people had initially been reported killed in two strikes on Thursday on the Gaza Strip's central Nuseirat refugee camp World 01 Nov, 2024
Death toll from Spanish floods rises to 205 as residents appeal for aid Death toll from Spanish floods rises to 205 as residents appeal for aid Spain has suffered through an almost two-year drought, making the flooding worse because the dry ground was so hard that it could not absorb the rain. Spain has suffered through an almost two-year drought, making the flooding worse because the dry ground was so hard that it could not absorb the rain. World 01 Nov, 2024
At least 95 people die in devastating flash floods in Spain At least 95 people die in devastating flash floods in Spain Flash floods in Spain turned village streets into rivers, ruined homes, disrupted transportation and killed at least 95 people in the worst natural disaster to hit the European nation in recent memory. Flash floods in Spain turned village streets into rivers, ruined homes, disrupted transportation and killed at least 95 people in the worst natural disaster to hit the European nation in recent memory. World 31 Oct, 2024
Israeli strike in northern Gaza kills at least 60, officials say, as Hezbollah announces new leader Israeli strike in northern Gaza kills at least 60, officials say, as Hezbollah... An Israeli strike on a five-story building where displaced Palestinians were sheltering in the northern Gaza Strip killed at least 60 people early Tuesday, more than half of them women and children, Gaza’s Health Ministry said. An Israeli strike on a five-story building where displaced Palestinians were sheltering in the northern Gaza Strip killed at least 60 people early Tuesday, more than half of them women and children, Gaza’s Health Ministry said. World 29 Oct, 2024
An explosion of fireworks injures more than 150 people at a temple in India An explosion of fireworks injures more than 150 people at a temple in India A huge explosion of fireworks injured more than 150 people at a religious festival in a temple in southern India, a report said Tuesday. A huge explosion of fireworks injured more than 150 people at a religious festival in a temple in southern India, a report said Tuesday. World 29 Oct, 2024
Israel attacks Iran in series of pre-dawn airstrikes targeting military infrastructure Israel attacks Iran in series of pre-dawn airstrikes targeting military... Israel attacked Iran with a series of pre-dawn airstrikes Saturday in what it said was a response to the barrage of ballistic missiles the Islamic Republic fired upon Israel earlier in the month. Israel attacked Iran with a series of pre-dawn airstrikes Saturday in what it said was a response to the barrage of ballistic missiles the Islamic Republic fired upon Israel earlier in the month. World 26 Oct, 2024
Storm blows away from northern Philippines leaving 65 dead but forecasters warn it may do a U-turn Storm blows away from northern Philippines leaving 65 dead but forecasters warn it... Tropical Storm Trami blew away from the northwestern Philippines on Friday, leaving at least 65 people dead in landslides and extensive flooding Tropical Storm Trami blew away from the northwestern Philippines on Friday, leaving at least 65 people dead in landslides and extensive flooding World 25 Oct, 2024
No end for Boeing labor strike as workers reject latest contract proposal No end for Boeing labor strike as workers reject latest contract proposal Boeing factory workers voted against the company’s latest contract offer and remain on the picket lines six weeks into a strike that has stopped production of the aerospace giant’s bestselling jetliners. Boeing factory workers voted against the company’s latest contract offer and remain on the picket lines six weeks into a strike that has stopped production of the aerospace giant’s bestselling jetliners. World 24 Oct, 2024
India bringing in a new law to curb the menace of hoax bomb threat calls disrupting airlines flying India bringing in a new law to curb the menace of hoax bomb threat calls disrupting... The Indian government plans a new law to punish those making hoax bomb threats against flights, which disrupt the schedules of airlines and cause massive inconvenience to thousands of passengers. The Indian government plans a new law to punish those making hoax bomb threats against flights, which disrupt the schedules of airlines and cause massive inconvenience to thousands of passengers. World 22 Oct, 2024
China holds live-fire drills opposite Taiwan, a week after large-scale exercise China holds live-fire drills opposite Taiwan, a week after large-scale exercise China is holding live-fire drills off the coast of its southern Fujian province facing Taiwan, just a week after a massive air-and-sea drill it called punishment for Taiwan's president rejecting Beijing's claims of sovereignty. China is holding live-fire drills off the coast of its southern Fujian province facing Taiwan, just a week after a massive air-and-sea drill it called punishment for Taiwan's president rejecting Beijing's claims of sovereignty. World 22 Oct, 2024
India says it has reached a pact with China on military patrols along their disputed border India says it has reached a pact with China on military patrols along their disputed... India and China have agreed to a pact on military patrols along their disputed border in the Himalayas after a long-running standoff between the two countries that began in 2020, India's foreign ministry said on Monday. India and China have agreed to a pact on military patrols along their disputed border in the Himalayas after a long-running standoff between the two countries that began in 2020, India's foreign ministry said on Monday. World 21 Oct, 2024
Violence-hit Pakistan locks down its capital for an Asian security meeting Violence-hit Pakistan locks down its capital for an Asian security meeting Shaken by multiple militant attacks, Pakistani authorities have locked down the capital in a major security move as senior officials from several nations arrive for an Asian security group meeting. Shaken by multiple militant attacks, Pakistani authorities have locked down the capital in a major security move as senior officials from several nations arrive for an Asian security group meeting. World 15 Oct, 2024
How did a killing at a Sikh temple lead to Canada and India expelling each other's diplomats? How did a killing at a Sikh temple lead to Canada and India expelling each... Relations between India and Canada are at a low point as the countries expelled each other's top diplomats over an ongoing dispute about the killing of a Sikh activist in Canada. Relations between India and Canada are at a low point as the countries expelled each other's top diplomats over an ongoing dispute about the killing of a Sikh activist in Canada. World 15 Oct, 2024
Environment PM Oli urges NPC to put poverty alleviation on top priority Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has directed the National Planning Commission (NPC) to put poverty alleviation on first priority by increasing production, productivity and entrepreneurship.
Kathmandu NC lawmaker Bajgain demands action against Tourism Minister Pandey Nepali Congress (NC) lawmaker Rajendra Bajgain has demanded disciplinary action against Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Pandey, for his recent remarks that allegedly contradict the party’s principles and Nepal’s democratic values.
Kathmandu UML calls Secretariat Meeting for March 17 The CPN (UML) has called a meeting of the party's Central Secretariat for March 17 or coming Monday, said UML Central Office Secretary Dr Bhishma Adhikari.
Nepal Viral infection cases on rise in Solukhumbu Viral infection has gripped Solukhumbu district. Number of patients suffering from viral fever, common cold and cough, asthma, pneumonia, headache, respiratory problems and diarrhea has been increasing at different places in the district from last week.
Nepal Ambulance hits pedestrians in Sarlahi: One dead, two injured One person was killed, and two others were seriously injured after being hit by an ambulance on the Malangwa-Nawalpur road section in Sarlahi last night.
Nepal Expenditure exceeds income, but dev spending only at 23 per cent in eight months The government's expenditure has surpassed the income till the second quarter of the current fiscal year 2024/25.
Nepal Rhino census halted due to funding shortage The rhino census conducted every five years has been suspended this year due to shortage of funds.
Business Gold price hits historic high, surges by Rs 4,000 per tola on Friday This surge of Rs 4,000 per tola in a single day has taken gold prices to their highest level ever recorded in Nepal.
Environment Most of the country to experience mainly fair weather today The country remains under the influence of western and local winds, with most regions expected to experience mainly fair weather today, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
