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Various personalities presented National Pride Award
Glory Media honoured distinguished personalities with the ‘National Pride Award’ amid a programme held at Rastriya Nachghar on Sunday. They were honoured for their important contributions to different fields.
A week into new Syria, rebels aim for normalcy
At Damascus' international airport, the new head of security — one of the rebels who marched across Syria to the capital — arrived with his team. The few maintenance workers who showed up for work huddled arou
Rana calls for greater intra-regional cooperation
Past President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), and hospitality entrepreneur, Bhawani Rana, has called the regional business leaders, at the Purvodaya Conference
Jhyamte fair held in Karphok
Jhyamte Mela, a fair which is held annually at a hilltop called Purne Danda in Karphok, Suryodaya Municipaity-11, Ilam, began on Sunday. The fair takes place twice every year on the days of the Mangsir Purnima and Baisakh Purnima.
Growing call in NC to hold timely convention
Growing discontent among leaders and cadres of the Nepali Congress (NC) has exerted pressure on the party leadership to ensure timely conventions of its sister organisations and the party’s 15th general convention.
Six injured in leopard attack in Banke
Tiger and leopard attacks continue to occur in Bardiya National Park areas. In the latest incident on Saturday morning, six locals were injured in the leopard attack in Thakurbaba Municipality of Bardiya district.
Prime Minister Employment Programme: 76 % of registered workers remain jobless
The Prime Minister Employment Programme, launched to provide a minimum of 100 days of employment, is in a dire state. In Gulmi, over four fiscal years since 2019/20, 41,073 people applied for jobs through the programme.
Saudi Arabia banned film for 35 years
"My Driver and I" was supposed to be made in 2016, but was scuttled amid Saudi Arabia's decades-long cinema ban. Eight years later, the landscape for film in the kingdom looks much different — and the star of "My Driver and I" now has an award.
DPM Singh pledges resolution for headquarters construction
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development Prakash Man Singh has pledged to expedite the process of constructing the proposed Model District Headquarters in Kawasoti, Nawalpur.
Over 400 deaths from cliff fall in Karnali in 10 years
Fatal and injurious falls from cliffs during activities like grass-cutting or commuting are not uncommon in Karnali. According to the Karnali Province Police, 440 people have died after falling off cliffs in the province’s ten districts over the past decade (fiscal year 2013/14 to 2022/23). Police records show that most of the victims fell off cliffs while cutting grass or returning home with bundles of gras
Nepali youths resume journey to India for work after major festivals
With the conclusion of major festivals like Dashain, Tihar, and Chhath, Nepali youths from the hilly districts of western Nepal have resumed their journey to India in search of employment.
Tip-Top Help Nepal lose 3-1 to Calicut Heroes in CAVA final
Calicut Heroes defeated Tip-Top Help Nepal Sports Club in the final of the 1st CAVA Men's Volleyball Club Championship 2024 to clinch the gold medal at the Covered Hall in Dasharath Rangasala, Kathmandu, on Saturday.
Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children's hospital
Taylor Swift has made a surprise stop at a Kansas City children's hospital, shocking parents and patients alike as she laughed with them, posed for photos and exchanged gifts. All parent Cassie Tho
South Korea’s parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea’s parliament voted Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law decree, a historic rebuke that was cheered by jubilant crowds who described the outcome as another defiant moment in the n
