Rautahat Road Accident Kills One, Injures 12
In a road accident that occurred near Dhansar Bridge along the East-West Highway in the district on January 8, 2015, one person was killed and other 12 were injured, as told by police.
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6.7 Earthquake Rocks Northeastern India
A deadly earthquake of 6.7 magnitude on Richter scale hit northeastern India on Monday (January 4, 2015) killing at least four people, injuring 100 others and causing damage to several buildings.
Load Shedding Increases To 86 Hours a Week
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has increased load shedding to 86 Hours a Week effective from Poush 20, 2072 (January 04, 2016).
Three-Day Renewable Energy Expo Being Held From January 1
Organized by Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC), ‘Renewable Energy Exhibition 2016’ is being held from January 1-3, 2016 at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu.
Rapid Malnutrition Hits Nepal Hard
The situation of rapid malnutrition has been worsening in Nepal with it becoming the main cause of death of children under five years in the country.
CPN-UML Sarlahi Leader Ram Naresh Raya Yadav Found Murdered
CPN-UML Sarlahi District Committee leader Ram Naresh Raya Yadav was found dead at Hempur VDC of Sarlahi district on Tuesday morning (December 29, 2015).
Nepali Developer Receives First Toptal Scholarship
Nepali developer Rojina Bajracharya has become the very first recipient of Toptal Scholarship. Launched by Toptal, the program is designed to empower and support the next generation of female computer scientists, software engineers, and developers, through a combination of financial support and mentorship.
Load Shedding Increases To 77 Hours a Week
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has increased load shedding to 11 hours a day (77 Hours a Week) effective from Poush 10, 2072 (December 25, 2015).
Nepali Army Purchases Bomb Disposal Robot
Nepali Army has purchased a bomb disposal robot for NRs 6,95,000. They received an upgraded version of the machine amid an event organised at the NA Headquarters, Kathmandu on Tuesday (December 22, 2015).
India’s Border Security Force (BSF) Plane Crashed Near Delhi Airport
A small aircraft chartered by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) crashed in Dwarka district near the Delhi airport on Tuesday (December 22, 2015) killing all of its 10 passengers.
TeliaSonera Exits Nepal, Sells Ncell Stock To Axiata
Swedish telecommunication company TeliaSonera has exited Nepal, selling its stake in Ncell to Axiata, a Malaysian telecommunication company at US $ 1.030 billion.
Japan Grants Rs 26.19 billion Assistance For Post-earthquake Reconstruction
The government of Japan has agreed to provide support of Rs 26.19 billion (Japanese Yen 30 billion) to assist Nepal on post-earthquake reconstruction.
Load Shedding Increases To 70 Hours a Week
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has increased load shedding to 11 hours a day (70 Hours a Week) effective from Poush 4, 2072 (December 19, 2015).
VIDEO: Miss Nepal’s ‘Beauty With A Purpose’ Presentation
Each year at Miss World, the contestants are encouraged to partake in a charitable project which enriches the lives of others through hard work, selfless acts and fundraising.
PM Oli Visits Barpak To Meet Earthquake Survivors
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, on Thursday (December 17, 2015), paid a visit to quake survivors in Barpak.
SLC Examination 2016 Routine Out, Commences On March 31
The Office of the Controller of Examinations (OCE) published the routine for School Leaving Certificate (SLC) examination 2016/2072 on Wednesday (December 16, 2015). This year, the examination, which is also known as the Iron Gate, will commence from March 31, 2016.
Itahari Chimney Collapse Kills 8 People, Over A Dozen Injured
The death toll in the burning chimney collapse that occurred at the New Jaya Nepal brick kiln at Itahari Sub-Metropolis-16 on Monday has reached eight. The condition of 17 out of the 24 injured is said to be critical.
Number Of Dolphins In Nepal Improved In Last Two Decades, Estimates Study
The first study of the Ganges river dolphins found in Nepal estimates improvement in the number of the endangered species.
13th Edition of KIMFF Concludes On Monday
One of the prestigious international film festivals in Nepal, Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) concluded on Monday (December 14, 2015).
Nepal Ranks 6th in National Geographic Traveler’s Cool Holiday List For 2016
National Geographic Traveller has released its round up of 16 ‘cool’ locations not to be missed next year – with some surprising choices and Nepal is in 6th position along with Iran at No. 1 Position.