Maghe Sankranti: A festival of rituals, tradition, and seasonal delicacies Maghe Sankranti, also known as Makar Sankranti in Hindu tradition, is being celebrated with enthusiasm across various regions and ethnic communities across the country today. Nepal 14 Jan, 2025
Govt blacklists 12 contractor companies, suppliers The government has blacklisted 12 contractor companies and suppliers, barring them from participating in procurement and bidding processes for periods ranging from six months to three years. Business 02 Jan, 2025
Disasters claim 750 lives, cause economic loss of Rs 4 billion in 2024 As many as 750 persons were killed in various natural and non-natural disasters across the country during the year 2024. Nepal 30 Dec, 2024
Celebration of Tihar festival: For the promotion of social and cultural bonhomie The festive season of Nepal has almost reached its fag end with the solitary Chhath festival still to grip the nation, mostly the tarai region. Opinion 06 Nov, 2024
100 people dead, 67 missing in floods and landslides So far, 100 people have died while 67 are reported missing in the late monsoon-induced floods and landslides that took place across the country. In addition, another 100 people have been injured in the disaster. Nepal 29 Sep, 2024
Excessive downpour wreaks havoc across country As monsoon clouds continue to affect the country, at least 87 people have died, over 60 injured and 72 have gone missing as a result of excessive rain, according to Nepal Police. Environment 29 Sep, 2024
Torrential rain claims 30 lives; 11 missing across Nepal The casualties include nine each in Kathmandu and Lalitpur, three each in Kavrepalanchowk and Bhaktapur, two each in Panchthar and Dhankuta, and one each in Jhapa and Dhading. Kathmandu 28 Sep, 2024
Flood washes away bailey bridge, obstructing Mechi Highway A flood in the Hewa Rivulet has swept away a Bailey bridge along the Mechi Highway after continuous rainfall. Nepal 28 Sep, 2024
Two succumb to dengue in Jhapa A total of 1,065 people have been infected with dengue in Koshi province in the past two years. Health 09 Sep, 2024
NHRC urges govt to punish those responsible for explosion in Panchthar that killed two children The National Human Rights Commission issued a press release urging the government to investigate the explosion that killed two children and injured two more children in Panchthar district yesterday. Nepal 31 Aug, 2024
Two minors killed and two injured in IED blast in Panchthar Two children have died and two others were injured when an improvised explosive device exploded in Dandagaon, Falelung Rural Municipality-5. Nepal 30 Aug, 2024
Landslides block seven sections of National Highway Seven sections of the national highway have been blocked due to landslides across the country, while 244 road sections remain open for one-way traffic. Nepal 20 Aug, 2024
