KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmakers scheduled to visit the People’s Republic of China have held discussions with party Chair Rabi Lamichhane ahead of their departure. The meeting, held at the party president’s residence today, was attended by party General Secretary Bipin Kumar Acharya, Chief Whip Kabindra Burlakoti and other lawmakers. An RSP delegation is […]

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Massive dry landslide occurs in Gorkha forest area

National (Nepal)

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Massive dry landslide occurs in Gorkha forest area

GORKHA: A massive dry landslide has occurred in the forest area of Thado Bharyang in Dharche Rural Municipality-1, Gorkha district. The landslide occurred at Bagar, near Yaru Bridge. Assistant Chief District Officer of Gorkha, Netra Prakash Sharma, said there had been no loss of life or property in the incident. He added that a police […]

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RTGS system to remain operational during public holiday

Technology

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RTGS system to remain operational during public holiday

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has decided to keep the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system operational even during the upcoming public holiday. According to a notice issued by the central bank, the RTGS service will operate from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on November 16. Although the government has declared Monday a public holiday […]

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China Intensifies Anti-Graft Drive, Bringing Party, Military Elites Under Renewed Scrutiny

World News

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China Intensifies Anti-Graft Drive, Bringing Party, Military Elites Under Renewed Scrutiny

China’s anti-corruption campaign is entering another consequential phase, with a fresh wave of removals and disciplinary scrutiny targeting senior figures across the Communist Party, government and military following the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CPC) late last month. The developments underline Beijing’s determination to reinforce internal discipline […]

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World News

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Tourist arrivals surge in Ghandruk, Sikles and Lwang during festive holidays

POKHARA: The villages of Ghandruk, Sikles and Lwang in Kaski district have witnessed a surge in tourist arrivals during the peak tourism season, coinciding with the Tihar and Chhath holidays. The influx of domestic visitors has filled hotels and homestays, making it difficult for some tourists to find accommodation, particularly those without advance bookings. Ghandruk, […]

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Nepal prioritises employment generation and strengthening social security system

National (Nepal)

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Nepal prioritises employment generation and strengthening social security system

KATHMANDU: Nepal has reiterated its commitment to prioritising employment generation, strengthening the social security system and promoting inclusive social and economic transformation. Addressing the ninth session of the Social Development Committee of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP), National Planning Commission member Pukar Malla stressed the need […]

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RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane to celebrate Chhath in Janakpur

Technology

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RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane to celebrate Chhath in Janakpur

KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane is scheduled to travel to Janakpurdham today (Saturday) with his wife, Nikita Poudel, to celebrate the Chhath festival. According to the party, the couple will travel from Kathmandu to Janakpur to observe Chhath rituals at Gangasagar, a sacred pond of historical and religious significance in Janakpurdham. The […]

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Chhath festival: Second day marked by Kharna ritual today

Education & Youth

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Chhath festival: Second day marked by Kharna ritual today

MAHOTTARI: The ancient Mithila region of Madhesh is immersed in the festivities of Chhath, with devotees observing the Kharna ritual on the second day of the four-day festival today. The festival began on Friday with the Nahaya-Khaya ritual, observed on the fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Kartik. On the occasion, […]

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Westerly winds bring partial cloud cover today

Science & Climate

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Westerly winds bring partial cloud cover today

KATHMANDU: The country is currently experiencing a partial influence of westerly winds, resulting in cloudy conditions in parts of the Himalayan and hilly regions. According to the Weather Forecasting Division, the weather will remain generally cloudy in the Himalayan and hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces this afternoon, while the remaining Himalayan and […]

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World News

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World Diabetes Day being observed today

KATHMANDU: World Diabetes Day is being observed today with various awareness programmes in different parts of the world to highlight the growing burden of diabetes and promote its prevention, early detection and treatment. Observed annually on November 14, the day aims to raise public awareness about diabetes, reduce its risk factors and improve access to […]

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“Nepal needs stronger diplomatic capacity for climate talks”

World News

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“Nepal needs stronger diplomatic capacity for climate talks”

ANTALYA: Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has stressed the need for stronger preparations, sustained diplomatic engagement and multilateral cooperation to enhance Nepal’s role and effectiveness in international climate negotiations. Speaking to the Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) on Friday on the sidelines of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on […]

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FAA grounds all departing US flights following air traffic control communications outage

World News

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FAA grounds all departing US flights following air traffic control communications outage

WASHINGTON DC: The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered a nationwide ground stop for all departing flights following a major telecommunications outage that disrupted air traffic control communications, citing extraordinary circumstances and safety concerns. The disruption, which reportedly originated from a network router problem that spread across the country, forced the suspension of departures […]

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