KATHMANDU: One person died and eight others were injured in 13 disaster-related incidents reported across the country over the past 24 hours. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), the incidents, including fires, snakebites, landslides and wild animal attacks, were reported in various districts between 10 am on October 24 and […]

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Three dead in jet boat accident in Saptakoshi River

National (Nepal)

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Three dead in jet boat accident in Saptakoshi River

BIRATNAGAR: Three people died when a jet boat carrying 14 passengers from Kopche in Bhojpur district to Barahakshetra in Sunsari district crashed into the embankment of the Saptakoshi River. Some passengers were also injured in the accident, according to Anil Pariyar, chief of the Triveni Police Post. The accident occurred when the boat’s engine suddenly […]

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Adaptation Fund’s approval of three Nepali projects a milestone: Minister Chaudhary

Politics & Governance

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Adaptation Fund’s approval of three Nepali projects a milestone: Minister Chaudhary

KATHMANDU: Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment Geeta Chaudhary has described the approval of three Nepali projects by the Adaptation Fund as a milestone in addressing climate-induced disasters and strengthening the country’s climate adaptation capacity. The 47th meeting of the Adaptation Fund Board endorsed three projects proposed by the Nepal government to strengthen the country’s […]

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Science & Climate

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4.2 magnitude earthquake hits Baitadi

BAITADI: A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Baitadi district on Sunday afternoon, with its epicentre at Airigaon. Rajesh Sharma, a seismologist at the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, said the earthquake occurred at 1:06 pm. The tremor was felt in remote villages across the district, prompting residents to take note of the seismic activity. Baitadi lies […]

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RSP MP Khagendra Sunar denies controversial audio

World News

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RSP MP Khagendra Sunar denies controversial audio

KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Khagendra Sunar has submitted a written response to the party’s disciplinary commission, denying that he is the person heard in a controversial audio recording allegedly featuring a conversation between him and a woman. Sunar told the investigation committee formed by the disciplinary commission that the voice in the recording […]

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Power supply restored in disaster-hit areas of Myagdi

World News

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Power supply restored in disaster-hit areas of Myagdi

MYAGDI: Electricity supply has been restored in areas of Myagdi affected by floods and landslides. The Nepal Electricity Authority’s (NEA) distribution centres in Beni and Tatopani restored power by repairing transmission and distribution infrastructure damaged by the disasters. According to Satya Narayan Gami, chief of the NEA’s Beni Distribution Centre, electricity supply in the remaining […]

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Authorities step up Bailey bridge construction in Syafrubensi

Technology

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Authorities step up Bailey bridge construction in Syafrubensi

RASUWA: Authorities have stepped up efforts to install a Bailey bridge at Syafrubensi to restore motorable access to the area. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) and the local administration are coordinating efforts to construct the bridge. Chief District Officer Kamal Prasad Pande and NDRRMA Executive Chief Dharma Raj Uprety visited various […]

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NPL: Sudurpaschim Royals signs West Indies all-rounder Fabian Allen

World News

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NPL: Sudurpaschim Royals signs West Indies all-rounder Fabian Allen

KATHMANDU: Sudurpaschim Royals have signed West Indies all-rounder Fabian Allen for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). The franchise officially announced his signing on Sunday. Sudurpaschim Royals CEO Prakash Khadka said Allen’s arrival would further strengthen the team’s spin bowling and lower-order batting. “Fabian Allen is an experienced T20 player. We are […]

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Nepal exports electricity worth Rs 5.92 billion to India last month

Business & Economy

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Nepal exports electricity worth Rs 5.92 billion to India last month

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) exported electricity worth more than Rs. 5.92 billion to India in Asoj (mid-September to mid-October). Electricity exports increased in Asoj despite disruptions to hydropower generation caused by the August 26 flood disaster, which had temporarily halted power exports. NEA Executive Director Dirghayu Kumar Shrestha said electricity exports rebounded in […]

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Gold price plunges by Rs 11,700 per tola in Nepali market

Business & Economy

3w ago

Gold price plunges by Rs 11,700 per tola in Nepali market

KATHMANDU: The prices of gold and silver fell sharply in the Nepali market on Sunday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Associations, the price of gold dropped by Rs 11,700 per tola to Rs 278,500. Previously, on Monday (October 19), the price of gold had risen by Rs 500 per tola […]

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Govt plans advanced weather monitoring and early warning systems

Science & Climate

3w ago

Govt plans advanced weather monitoring and early warning systems

KATHMANDU: The government has released two white papers aimed at strengthening the water resources and meteorological sectors. The Center of Hydrology and Water Resources Research under the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation and the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology separately released the white papers on Sunday. The documents provide guidelines for the sustainable […]

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World News

3w ago

Husband and wife found dead in Dhanusha

JANAKPURDHAM: A husband and wife have been found dead in Mathileshwor, Mithila Bihari Municipality-3, in Dhanusha district. Rina Devi Yadav, 30, who had been staying at her maternal home, was found with a sharp weapon wound to her neck. Police suspect that she may have been murdered. Her husband, Umesh Yadav, 35, was found hanging […]

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