Israeli forces cut off north Gaza to isolate Hamas as an advance on the urban center looms The Israeli army severed northern Gaza from the rest of the besieged territory and pounded it with airstrikes Monday, preparing for expected ground battles with Hamas militants in Gaza's largest city and an even bloodier phase of the month-old war. World 07 Nov, 2023
Israeli forces cut off north Gaza as Palestinian death toll from monthlong war passes 10,000 The Health Ministry said that 10,022 people have been killed in Gaza, including over 4,100 children and 2,600 women. World 06 Nov, 2023
Israeli troops surround Gaza City and cut off northern part of the besieged Hamas-ruled territory Israeli troops early Monday had surrounded Gaza City and cut off the northern part of the besieged Hamas-ruled territory as communications lost for several hours across Gaza overnight were being restored. World 06 Nov, 2023
Evidence shows Hamas militants likely used some North Korean weapons in attack on Israel Hamas fighters likely fired North Korean weapons during their Oct. 7 assault on Israel, a militant video and weapons seized by Israel show, despite Pyongyang's denials that it arms the militant group. World 19 Oct, 2023
Cargo awards night Cathay Cargo, a global leader in the cargo industry, hosted the ‘Wings of Excellence’ – Nepal Celebrations here recently. Business 19 Oct, 2023
Manang Air chopper crashes A Manang Air helicopter (registration 9N-ANJ) crash-landed at Lobuche in the Everest region this morning. The helicopter had left for Lobuche to pick up a few foreign trekkers but met with the accident while landing. Nepal 15 Oct, 2023
Israel strikes downtown Gaza City and mobilizes 300,000 reservists as war enters fourth day Israeli warplanes pounded downtown Gaza City, home to Hamas' centers of government, with relentless bombardments into early Tuesday, after Israel’s prime minister vowed retaliation against the Islamic militant group that would “reverberate for generations.” World 10 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Leave no one The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has recommended the prosecution of Rahul Mahara, son of former Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Krishna Bahadur Mahara, after grilling him multiple times for his involvement in a gold smuggling racket. Opinion 10 Oct, 2023
TIA issues clarification after its 'restricted list' draws flak Following widespread criticism, the Customs Office at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) has clarified that passengers arriving from abroad and Nepali citizens living abroad are not prohibited from bringing or sending emergency lights, power banks, irons, hair dryers, mixers (grinders), and water machines, but are simply advised against it. Business 09 Oct, 2023
Prosecution of former speaker's son, two others over gold smuggling case recommended The Central Investigation Bureau of Nepal Police has recommended prosecution of Rahul Mahara, son of former speaker of the House of Representatives Krishna Bahadur Mahara, and two others, in connection with the gold smuggling racket hidden in electronic cigarettes popularly known as vapes. Kathmandu 09 Oct, 2023
TIA Customs advises passengers to avoid carrying specific items The Tribhuvan International Airport Customs Office has issued a notice advising passengers arriving from abroad and Nepali citizens residing overseas to refrain from carrying certain items, including emergency lights, power banks, irons, hair dryers, mixers (grinders), and water extraction machines. Business 07 Oct, 2023
NICCI and BCC&I forge strategic partnership to drive bilateral economic growth The Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) and the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I) have marked a historic moment in economic collaboration with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during the inaugural day of the Indo-Pacific Economic Conclave 2023 held in Kolkata, India. Business 30 Sep, 2023
