Grade 12 exams in physical presence (Photo Feature)

After a long wait, the class 12 examination has started in the physical presence of the students. Chandramani Poudel, Chairman of the National Examination Board said that this year, every student attending their exam from their own school.

Private cargo train arrives in Birgunj for the first time

A private cargo rail has arrived in Nepal for the first time from India. The cargo rail reached dry port at Sisirya Birgunj from Haldiya, India on Wednesday morning at 10:45 pm.

Cases of Measles being reported again

Last week, two persons in Jajarkot were diagnosed with measles. This has hinted that the possibility of a Measles outbreak.  The health experts have said that as children's regular access to vaccines was hindered by the COVID-19 pandemic, other infectious diseases might increase in the nation.

North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles into eastern waters

North Korea fired two ballistic missiles into waters off its eastern coast Wednesday afternoon, two days after claiming to have tested a newly developed missile in a resumption of its weapons displays after a six-month lull.

Finance Minister rules out change in industrial policy of replacement budget

Finance Minister Janardan Sharma has said that the policy provisions made to encourage domestic industries through the replacement Bill would not be changed. Inaugurating a two-day management seminar of the Inland Revenue Department on Tuesday, Minister Sharma said that there would not be any change in the provision and arrangement made for the benefit of the country in the long run.

Kusum Shahi writes Nepali birthday song

Many Nepalis these days tend to follow western-culture by forgetting the Nepali traditional culture. Various festivals like birthday, Dai Chiura (yogurt, beaten rice ceremony) are now celebrated in the western style as baby shower in Nepal. Nepalis are influenced not only by western culture but also by the Indian practices. From wedding to Rakchhya Bandan, Nepalis are found copying the Indian ways of celebrations. Western culture is flourishing not only in Kathmandu but also in other cities of...

Humla Thakuri community celebrating Gaura festival

Gaura Parba, one of the major festivals of the Sudurpaschim Province, has begun at the Thakuri settlements of Humla from Tuesday. Women from different villages observe the festival with fanfares and gaieties. The women engage in weeklong fasting and feasting. Besides, they sing Gaura songs and dance with great devotion and pomp throughout the day.

Nepal to receive 4.4 million doses of Vero Cell by Saturday

More than 4 million doses of Vero Cell vaccines against COVID-19 will arrive in Nepal by Saturday from China. The government is planning to inoculate people aged above 18 years from various districts. Dr. Bibek Kumar Lal, Director at the Family Welfare Division, under the Department of Health Services, said that 4.4 million doses of the China-made vaccine would arrive in Kathmandu from China on Saturday.   The government has planned to vaccinate all people aged above 18 years by covering many...

Dhakal urges UK to simplify visa process for Nepali businesspersons

Senior Vice President of the Federation of the Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Chandra Prasad Dhakal has urged the concerned authorities to make visa process easy and accessible to Nepalis business community to facilitate in expanding bilateral trade and business relations.

Los Angeles bomb technicians caused major explosion

Los Angeles police bomb technicians made major miscalculations in June when they detonated illegal fireworks improperly and caused a massive explosion that rocked a city neighborhood and injured 27 people in June, according to a report by federal investigators.