Unidentified dead bodies of males six-fold higher than females

It has been observed that the unclaimed dead bodies of males are six-fold higher than the unclaimed bodies of females across the country. The seven-year data obtained from Nepal Police showed that the ratio of the unclaimed dead bodies of females to males is 1:6.

Poudel bats for internal democracy in NC

Addressing the inaugural session of the party’s 14th general convention here today, Poudel said that free and fair election and competition should be prioritised in the party by infusing democratic ideals, ethics and moral strengths on the cadres.

India holds funerals for top general and his wife

India has held funerals for its top military commander and his wife in the capital Delhi. Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika, and 11 others were killed in a helicopter crash earlier this week. Gen Rawat, 63, was cremated with full military honours.

HURPES launches nationwide campaign, demanding clean judiciary

The Human Rights and Peace Society (HURPES), Kathmandu chapter has from today launched a nationwide campaign, calling for upholding the judiciary's integrity.

Elephant menace in Jhapa 

The wild elephants have panicked the people at Simle of Kamal Rural Municipality-5 in Jhapa district.         

Embassy of Israel hosts 2nd annual Krishi Tara Award, Neupane bags the prize

“I really appreciate and would like to thank the State of Israel for the contribution in the field of agriculture by taking our Nepali farmers to Israel and providing them with skills, modern technologies so that they can become self-reliant."

Man lands in Qatari jail, family becomes helpless in Nepal

"He is an honest, simple man from the village, did not know the loopholes in the laws. He tried as much as he could to save his friend, but now he has been imprisoned for life on the basis of fingerprint according to the law of Qatar," lamented Subash's wife Kumari.

Two killed in truck accident   

Two persons died in a road accident at Kapri of Jagannath rural municipality-6 in Bajura district this morning.  

Man returns home quitting US govt job to toil for nation

Whereas many Nepalis give an arm and a leg to get a chance to go to the United States and settle there, one man from Bokse, Triyuga Municipality–10, Udaypur decided to leave the US and return home. Prajwol Adhikari had an enviable life in the States. Having reached there for his studies in 2012, Adhikari worked for the postal service, had his own house and lived with his wife who worked as a nurse. But he left it all behind and came back to work in his own homeland.

India top military official's helicopter crashes

An Indian army helicopter carrying India's topmost military official and his family has crashed in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

School in Baitadi closed second time for COVID-19 

A school in Baitadi has been closed second time following the detection of a COVID-19 case.     A tenth-grader at the Bhumishwor Secondary School at Patan municipality-4 was tested positive for COVID-19 on December 3, prompting the school to shut for three days beginning from December 5.    

Excessive bleeding claims life of a new mother 

A new mother lost her life untimely due to postpartum bleeding at Himali rural municipality in the district.    

Facebook sued for $150bn over Rohingya hate speech

Dozens of Rohingya refugees in the UK and US have sued Facebook, accusing the social media giant of allowing hate speech against them to spread.

Bakery sealed for substandard goods   

The District Administration Office, Tanahun, has ordered the closure of a bakery industry at Dumre bazaar in Bandipur rural municipality-1 on a charge of producing substandard goods.    

Former Ambassador Paudyal hands over oxygen concentrators in Gulmi   

The local levels in Gulmi district have been receiving health supplies in grant from different sides as part of preparations against the possible outbreak of the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.     Recently, former Chief Secretary of the Government of Nepal and former ambassador of Nepal to China Leela Mani Paudyal handed over 20 oxygen concentrators to different health centres in Gulmi. 

Two injured in elephant attack

According to the Area Police Office, Lalbandi, both of them have been referred to Neuro Hospital, Birjung, for further treatment from Gadhimai Hospital, Lalbandi. The incident site is in the Chure area, about 7-kilometre north of Parwanipur Chowk.

HIV-infected women give birth to healthy babies in Nepalgunj

According to the Bheri Hospital, six out of ten infected women in Banke have given birth to healthy babies.

Pakistan mob killing of Sri Lankan sparks protests

A brutal mob killing of a Sri Lankan man accused of blasphemy in Pakistan has sparked protests in both countries, with Pakistan's leader condemning the vigilante violence.

Sudurpaschim Province steps up preparedness against Omicron variant   

In the wake of Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus reported in neighbouring India and other countries, the Sudurpaschim provincial government has intensified preparedness to stem the infection.    

Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to four years in jail

Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to four years in prison, in the first in a series of verdicts that could jail her for life.