KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced the official foreign currency exchange rates for today, setting the buying and selling rates of major international currencies against the Nepali rupee. According to the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at Rs 149.96 and the selling rate at Rs 150.56. Similarly, […]

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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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Kathmandu Valley dazzles on Laxmi Puja

KATHMANDU: Laxmi Puja, one of the most significant days of the five-day Tihar festival, was celebrated across the country on Sunday with traditional religious rituals and festivities. The Kathmandu Valley has taken on a festive glow, with homes, streets, markets and business establishments illuminated with colourful lights. Dedicated to Goddess Laxmi, the Hindu deity of […]

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6d ago

Police arrest nine gamblers

KATHMANDU: Police have arrested nine people for allegedly gambling at a restaurant in Baluwatar, Kathmandu, on Friday. Police seized nine decks of playing cards, Rs. 685,000 in cash and 10 mobile phones from the premises. Superintendent of Police Dan Bahadur Thapa of the District Police Range, Kathmandu, confirmed the arrests and the seizure of the […]

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Man arrested with rifle ammunition in Kathmandu

National (Nepal)

6d ago

Man arrested with rifle ammunition in Kathmandu

KATHMANDU: Police have arrested a man in possession of a round of ammunition used in a .303 rifle from Kalanki, Kathmandu. The arrested man has been identified as 42-year-old Surendra Nepali of Byas Municipality-11, Damauli, Tanahun. Police recovered the ammunition while checking him after he was spotted moving suspiciously around Kalanki Chowk in Kathmandu Metropolitan […]

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Police, Army Celebrate Kukur Tihar with special worship and canine skill shows

National (Nepal)

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Police, Army Celebrate Kukur Tihar with special worship and canine skill shows

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Police and Nepali Army marked Kukur Tihar on Sunday by worshipping their trained dogs and organizing special programmes highlighting the animals’ vital role in security operations, crime investigation and rescue missions. On the occasion of Kukur Tihar, observed on the second day of Yamapanchak during the five-day Tihar festival, special worship ceremonies […]

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Four homeless people rescued from streets in Jhapa’s Mechinagar

World News

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Four homeless people rescued from streets in Jhapa’s Mechinagar

JHAPA: Four people living on the streets along the East-West Highway have been rescued in Mechinagar Municipality by the Jhapa branch of Manav Sewa Ashram. The four individuals were rescued on Friday night from different locations, including Kakarbhitta, Itabhatta, Dhulabari and Charali, and taken to the ashram’s facility at Bahundangi in Mechinagar-4, said Neelkantha Tiwari, […]

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Four-hour disruption ends as traffic resumes on Prithvi Highway

National (Nepal)

6d ago

Four-hour disruption ends as traffic resumes on Prithvi Highway

CHITWAN: Vehicular movement along the Prithvi Highway has resumed after a four-hour disruption caused by a dry landslide at Ghoptebhir in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-4 on Sunday. Traffic came to a halt at around 10:00 am after debris from the landslide blocked the highway, disrupting transportation along the busy route connecting Kathmandu with major destinations in […]

#prithvi-highway #landslide #chitwan

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Police constable killed as tractor hits motorcycle in Nawalpur

National (Nepal)

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Police constable killed as tractor hits motorcycle in Nawalpur

NAWALPUR: A police constable was killed after a tractor collided with his motorcycle along the East-West Highway in Devchuli, Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East), this morning. The motorcycle (Ba 02-073 Pa 2077), travelling east to west, was hit by a tractor (Lu 3 Ta 3633) moving in the same direction. The rider, identified as Lokesh Bhandari, […]

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RSP Chair Rabi calls for stronger social and national unity

Technology

6d ago

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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World News

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Tourist arrivals surge in Sikles

POKHARA: The picturesque village of Sikles in Kaski district has witnessed a notable rise in tourist arrivals in recent days, with more than 3,000 visitors exploring the destination over a six-day period. According to Devijang Gurung, chairperson of Ward No. 1 of Madi Rural Municipality, over 3,000 tourists visited Sikles between November 1 and 6. […]

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One killed, six injured in Bolero jeep accident in Jumla

Politics & Governance

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One killed, six injured in Bolero jeep accident in Jumla

JUMLA: One person was killed and six others injured when a Bolero jeep travelling from Mugu to Jumla met with an accident at Chautha in Kanakasundari Rural Municipality-1 of Jumla district last evening. According to the District Police Office, Jumla, the jeep (registration number Ka 1 Ja 0054) met with the accident while travelling towards […]

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