Indian tourists fill hotels in Pokhara A surge in Indian tourist arrivals has pushed hotel occupancy in Pokhara to around 90 percent, providing a major boost to the city's tourism industry during what is traditionally considered the off-season.
Over 120,000 Tramadol capsules seized from truck en route to Kathmandu Police have seized 120,620 capsules of the banned drug Tramadol from a cargo truck travelling from Birgunj to Kathmandu.
20 ropani of barren land turned into apple farming site in Baglung Taman Khola Rural Municipality has initiated commercial apple cultivation on 20 ropani of long-abandoned barren land in ward-4, aiming to generate income and reduce land fallowness.
RSP to hold closed session today after delay The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is preparing to hold the closed session of its first general convention today after it was postponed on Monday due to technical reasons.
UML Vice Chair Bishnu Paudel arrested on money laundering charge Police on Monday arrested Vice Chair of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML), Bishnu Paudel, on a charge of money laundering.
Native cattle population declines sharply in Myagdi's Dhaulagiri Indigenous cattle breeds in Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality are rapidly declining due to modernization, mechanisation and changing livelihood patterns.
flydubai to launch direct Pokhara-Dubai flights from September flydubai will begin direct flights between Pokhara and Dubai from September 23, in what will be only the second regular international commercial service to operate from Pokhara International Airport since it opened in January 2023.
Four-day training on urban road planning begins in Biratnagar A four-day training programme on “Urban Road Planning and Management” has commenced in Biratnagar with the aim of strengthening technical capacity in Nepal’s infrastructure development sector.
168 kg of marijuana seized from Koshi riverbank in Sunsari Police have seized 168 kilograms of marijuana from the bank of the Koshi River in Barahakshetra Municipality–1, Sunsari.
Budhiganga Bridge project in Bajura stalled for six years Construction of a motorable bridge over the Budhiganga River in Bajura has remained stalled for nearly six years, leaving residents of two municipalities without a crucial transport link.
RSP amends party statute, incorporating spirit of inclusion The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has made amendments to its statute, aiming to make the party more inclusive.
Passport dispute triggers diplomatic alarm as Nepal risks arbitration and foreign investor fallout A controversy surrounding Nepal’s multi-billion rupee electronic passport project has escalated beyond a routine procurement dispute into a crisis carrying potentially serious diplomatic, constitutional and financial consequences, with Germany now directly monitoring developments amid fears that political intervention could derail one of Nepal’s most strategically sensitive government technology contracts.
RSP is campaign for Nepal's political renaissance: Dr Wagle Vice-chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Dr Swarnim Wagle, has said the party represents a campaign for Nepal’s political renaissance.
RSP will not pursue politics of vengeance: Chair Lamichhane Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane has said the party will not engage in “politics of vengeance” and will work on the basis of its popular mandate.
Sports Ecuador advances to World Cup knockout rounds, beats Germany 2-1 on Plata's 77th-minute goal A little flick of Gonzalo Plata’s big toe helped Ecuador make a great escape.
Environment Heatwave persists in western tarai as monsoon expands its reach Scorching temperatures will continue to grip parts of western Nepal's Tarai on Friday, even as the monsoon gradually strengthens across the rest of the country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has said.
World Venezuela health minister says around 235 people dead and 4,300 injured in catastrophic earthquakes Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed around 235 people and left at least 4,300 people injured.
Opinion The FATF grey list: What it means for ordinary people Ram Bahadur Thapa works on a construction site in Qatar. Every month, he sends Rs 40, 000 home to his wife Sita and their two children in Dhangadhi.
Kathmandu Nepal's first NEC-accredited CPD Training on contract management concludes in Kathmandu The Society of Consulting Architectural and Engineering Firms Nepal (SCAEF Nepal) has successfully concluded a three-day professional training programme on contract management under the FIDIC Red Book 2017, marking the country's first Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training accredited by the Nepal Engineering Council (NEC).
World UPDATE: At least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezuela, acting president says At least 164 people have died and 971 were injured after a pair of powerful quakes rocked Venezuela, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Thursday.
Kathmandu Education minister defends grade 12 results, announces verification committee amid student protests Education, Science and Technology Minister and Government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel has defended the publication process of the Grade 12 examination results, stating that the results were released on time through improved administrative efficiency rather than haste.
Opinion Conscious realities: Of 'being there' and 'doing' Consciousness is, in essence, something that exists with its own identity. It may, therefore, be construed that it is distinct from all other objects, processes, energies and also realities the physics of consciousness would reveal.
Business NEPSE falls 8.5 points as daily turnover drops to Rs 2.83 billion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a sharp decline in trading activity on Thursday, with daily turnover plunging to Rs 2.83 billion from Rs 4.4 billion recorded a day earlier. The benchmark NEPSE index also slipped by 8.50 points, or 0.31 per cent, to close at 2,651.52 points.
Nepal MAW Vriddhi opens new EV workshop in Lalitpur MAW Vriddhi, the authorized importer of electric vehicle brands Deepal, Nammi and Seres in Nepal, has inaugurated a new electric vehicle (EV) workshop in Balkumari, Lalitpur.
Business WorldLink wins Carlsberg Corporate Futsal Tournament WorldLink Communication emerged as the champion of the Carlsberg Corporate Futsal Tournament, defeating Ncell 2-1 in the final held in Kathmandu.
Sports Vinícius Júnior scores 2 goals as Brazil beats Scotland 3-0 to win its World Cup group Vinícius Júnior made it look easy. So did Brazil.