NEW DELHI: Air quality across the national capital continued to deteriorate, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) slipping into the ‘Severe’ category in parts of Delhi in the early hours on Monday, according to data shared by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). A thick layer of smog engulfed several parts of the city, significantly […]

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Six of eight prisoners who escaped from Dolpa Jail arrested

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Six of eight prisoners who escaped from Dolpa Jail arrested

KARNALI: Police have arrested six of the eight inmates who escaped from Dolpa District Jail after digging a tunnel, with two more fugitives apprehended on Sunday. The latest arrests include Hari Bahadur Budha of Tripurasundari Municipality-4 in Dolpa and Yagya BK of Jajarkot. They were captured while hiding in a forest above Rangaun in Tripurasundari […]

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Tihar: Gai Puja being observed today

KATHMANDU: Gai Puja, the traditional worship of cows, is being observed across the country today on the third day of the five-day Tihar festival, one of Nepal’s major Hindu celebrations. On the occasion, devotees worship cows by offering them flower garlands, tika and special food, including sweets and other delicacies, expressing reverence for the animal, […]

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RSP Chair Rabi calls for stronger social and national unity

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RSP Chair Rabi calls for stronger social and national unity

KATHMANDU: Emphasising unity amid diversity, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane has called for stronger social cohesion and national solidarity, saying the festive occasions of Tihar and Chhath offer an opportunity to renew bonds of love, harmony and mutual understanding. Extending his greetings on social media today on the occasion of Tihar, Nepal Sambat […]

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Bhotekoshi flood: Details of 2,294 missing persons made public

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Bhotekoshi flood: Details of 2,294 missing persons made public

KATHMANDU: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has made public the verified details of 2,294 people reported missing in the Bhotekoshi flood from 32 districts across the country. The authority said the published list includes only those cases verified by the respective District Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committees. Rasuwa has reported […]

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Westerly winds bring chances of light rain

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Westerly winds bring chances of light rain

KATHMANDU: The influence of westerly winds has brought partial cloud cover to some mountainous regions of Nepal, with the possibility of light rain and snowfall in parts of the country this afternoon and on Sunday. According to the Weather Forecasting Division, partial cloud cover is currently prevailing over the mountainous regions of Gandaki, Karnali and […]

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Three newly appointed Ambassadors present credentials to President Paudel

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Three newly appointed Ambassadors present credentials to President Paudel

KATHMANDU: Newly appointed ambassadors of India, Laos and Panama to Nepal presented their letters of credence to President Ramchandra Paudel at a special ceremony held at the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas, on Friday. According to the Office of the President, the ambassadors presenting their credentials were Sudhakar Dalela of India, Vithaya Xayavong of Laos and […]

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Flood protection plan must be based on technical study: Rabi Lamichhane

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Flood protection plan must be based on technical study: Rabi Lamichhane

CHITWAN: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane has stressed the need for both immediate and long-term measures, guided by technical assessments, to protect Narayangadh Bazaar and nearby settlements from erosion along the Narayani River. During an inspection of the Gaureshwor Pashupati Temple area along the riverbank, Lamichhane held discussions with members of the temple […]

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Janakpurdham-Ayodhyadham rail link preparations gather pace

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Janakpurdham-Ayodhyadham rail link preparations gather pace

DHANUSHA: Preparations to establish a railway connection between Janakpurdham in Nepal and Ayodhyadham in India have gathered pace, with Indian Railway officials conducting preliminary technical and safety inspections for the proposed cross-border service. A 17-coach train, accompanied by Indian Railway officials, arrived at Kurtha Railway Station in Dhanusha on Thursday for an inspection of the […]

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Govt approves new standards to prevent and treat altitude sickness

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Govt approves new standards to prevent and treat altitude sickness

KATHMANDU: The government has approved new standards aimed at systematically preventing, identifying and treating altitude sickness in high-altitude and mountainous regions. The Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene has approved the Standards for the Management of Altitude Sickness in High-altitude and Himalayan Areas, 2083. The new standards aim to ensure the timely identification and treatment […]

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NPL: Karnali Yaks elect to bowl first against Sudurpaschim Royals

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NPL: Karnali Yaks elect to bowl first against Sudurpaschim Royals

KATHMANDU: Karnali Yaks have elected to bowl first after winning the toss against Sudurpaschim Royals in the opening match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) on Friday. The opening fixture is being played at the TU International Cricket Ground, where Sudurpaschim Royals will bat first after being invited to take the crease. The match marks […]

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Kathmandu Valley air pollution worsens as dry season begins

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Kathmandu Valley air pollution worsens as dry season begins

KATHMANDU: Air pollution levels in the Kathmandu Valley have risen with the onset of the dry season, with several areas recording unhealthy air quality. According to IQAir, a Switzerland-based air quality monitoring platform, Kathmandu recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 114 on Friday, November 6, placing it in the ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ category. […]

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