WORLD
Russia says retook 64% of area seized by Ukraine in Kursk
Russia says retook 64% of area seized by Ukraine in Kursk
"More than 800 square kilometres (309 square miles) have been liberated, which amounts to about 64 percent of the territory initially occupied" by Ukraine, Sergei Rudskoi, first deputy head of Russia's General Staff, told the Krasnaya Zvezda military newspaper.
Feb 20, 2025
POLITICS
Pokhara Mayor Acharya discharged from hospital
Pokhara Mayor Acharya discharged from hospital
On February 15, a hydrogen gas-filled balloon exploded when Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel and Pokhara Mayor Acharya pressed an electric switch during the balloon release ceremony held at Pokhara Stadium. Paudel was discharged from the hospital two days ago.
Feb 20, 2025
WORLD
Chinese workers from Myanmar scam centers heading home via Thailand
Chinese workers from Myanmar scam centers heading home via T...
Thousands of foreigners are expected to be repatriated from Myanmar in the coming weeks, starting with 600 Chinese nationals over the next three days.
Feb 20, 2025
SOCIETY
Forest fire breaks out in Dakshinkali
Forest fire breaks out in Dakshinkali
Police and locals working to bring it under control
Feb 20, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal Airlines, Japan Airlines ink interline deal for global travel connectivity
Nepal Airlines, Japan Airlines ink interline deal for global...
According to this agreement, passengers and baggage check-in facilities will be available from Nepal Airlines Corporation tickets to the final destination around the world through connecting flights of Japan Airlines. Tourists from all over the world will be able to visit Nepal easily through the sa...
Feb 20, 2025
SOCIETY
KIIT announces scholarships named after Prakriti Lamsal
KIIT announces scholarships named after Prakriti Lamsal
At least 111 Nepali students have already returned home through the Birgunj border following the tension at the college. The university has even written an email to their parents asking them to bring them back.
Feb 20, 2025
POLITICS
NC Prez Deuba cancels scheduled visit to India
NC Prez Deuba cancels scheduled visit to India
Earlier, Deuba had planned to attend the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, India, for a ritual bath on Thursday. Similarly he was scheduled to participate as the keynote speaker in a conference organized by the India Foundation in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Friday.
Feb 20, 2025
WORLD
Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone
Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its...
The iPhone 16e unveiled Wednesday is the fourth-generation of a model that’s sold at a dramatically lower price than the iPhone’s standard and premium models. The previous bargain-bin models were called the iPhone SE, with the last version coming out in 2022.
Feb 20, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal's export sees 46% growth in first seven months of current FY
Nepal's export sees 46% growth in first seven months of curr...
Export trade has seen a consistent increase in recent months. In the month of Magh (mid-January to mid-February) alone, export trade worth Rs 29 billion was recorded.
Feb 20, 2025
ECONOMY
Crest Micro Life Insurance to issue IPO for general public from March 6
Crest Micro Life Insurance to issue IPO for general public f...
Crest Micro Life Insurance is set to issue its IPO starting from March 6 for the general public. In the second phase, the insurance company will issue 18.45 million units of shares worth Rs 184.5 million to the general public.
Feb 20, 2025