At least 11 Russian soldiers were killed Saturday in a shooting incident that underlined the challenges posed by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s hasty mobilization, just as Ukrainian troops pressed an offensive to reclaim the areas in the country’s south that were illegally annexed by Moscow.
The Global Data on National Parliament in 2022 has ranked Nepal at 52nd position in terms of women representation in the legislative body. Currently, Nepal had 33.6 per cent women in the House of Representatives (HoR) that recently completed its five-year term while their number in the National Assembly stands at 37.3 per cent.
The Traffic Police have taken action against 1,407 drivers on Saturday for flouting the traffic rules. Among those facing action, 446 faced music for keeping unclear number plate and four for drunk driving.
The co-infection of tuberculosis (TB) among people living with HIV (PLHIV) is one of the public health challenges. In Nepal, the HIV epidemic has changed from a low prevalence in the general population to a concentrated epidemic in most at-risk populations.
In Mexico, more female-led enterprises have gained access to opportunities for financial inclusion. Collaborative business-development trainings provided by digital networks made this possible. One example is “Mati virtual”.
Farmers of Pyuthan were unable to harvest their rice on time due to continuous heavy rain for more than a week ago.
One of the most celebrated quartets of Nepali music, Albatross consists of Shirish Dali on vocals and guitars, Sunny Manadhar on guitars, Avaya Siddhi Bajaracharya on bass and Kismat D Shrestha on drums.
The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) – a member of the World Band Group - have agreed to collaborate on examining the state of the private sector in Nepal to showcase the latter’s contribution to the economy.
Like last year, the heavy rains during and after Dashain festival this year not only spoiled the festive mood of many people but also caused huge losses of life and property, especially in Karnali Province, killing scores of people. Paddy crops ready for harvest were destroyed in the Terai.
DG of Foreign & Commonwealth Development Office of the United Kingdom Ms Jenny Bates called on Foreign Minister Dr Narayan Khadka on Friday.
The local government has initiated works to beautify the Seshnaag Pond in Siddhidanda, Phungling Municipality–9, to attract national and international tourists.
The Election Commission (EC), the country’s poll body, has sought clarification from eight organisations and six individuals, including CPN (Moaist Centre) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ for violating the election code of conduct.
This year's monsoon is gradually exiting Nepal from today, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
Nepali Congress leader Krishna Prasad Sitaula said that the election was not for making someone a member of parliament (MP) or minister but for general public.
Home Minister Balkrishna Khand, also the central member of the Nepali Congress, pledged to place priority to locals while recruiting employees at Bhaiahawa-based Gautam Buddha International Airport.