- Saturday, 29 March 2025
Myanmar earthquake death toll climbs to more than 800
The death toll from a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday has continued to rise, reaching more than 800 as rescue operations continue.
Bailey bridge to be installed over Mai River in Ilam
Work is underway to install a Bailey Bridge over the Mai River in Ilam along the alternative route to the Mechi Highway, a lifeline roadway linking the eastern hills.
Two die, dozens injured as royalist protest turns violent
Two persons were killed and dozens were injured after supporters of former king Gyanendra Shah staged protest with violence and arson in Tinkune area of Kathmandu on Friday.
Arson, vandalism, looting in Tinkune area manifests pro-Monarchists' anarchy: Chairman Prachanda
Addressing the mass assembly organized by the Socialist Front at Bhrikuti Manadap, Chairman Prachanda said that Tinkune today stood witness to pro-royalists' intention of creating chaos in the country.
Curfew imposed in Tinkune area from 4 pm
The Kathmandu district administration has imposed curfew in Tinkune area of Kathmandu following vandalism and activities of setting houses ablaze by the pro-monarchy demonstrators.
10 people killed in 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar
At least 10 people were killed when a mosque collapsed in Mandalay after a strong earthquake hit Myanmar on Friday, according to local media outlet Khit Thit. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.7, jolted 16 km NNW of Sagaing, Myanmar earlier in the day, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicentre, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 22.01 degrees north latitude and 95.92 degrees east longitude. The quake caused "considerable damage" to some buildings, including the walled fort of Mandalay Palace.
Scuffle between protestors and police, one house torched
A scuffle have broken out between supporters of the former king (monarchy) and police who gathered in Tinkune.
7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck the Sagaing Region in northwestern Myanmar on Friday. Tremors were felt across several towns, including Sagaing, Mandalay, Kyaukse, Pyin Oo Lwin, and Shwebo in upper Myanmar.
Public suffers in demonstration staged by two groups
The transportation system in the Kathmandu Valley has been affected on Friday due to separate demonstrations planned today by the pro-republican group supporting republicanism and the royalist group supporting monarchy.
Four dead in Scorpio carrying pilgrims meets with an accident
Four people from Tulsipur Sub-metropolitan City died when a Scorpio carrying people for a pilgrimage met with an accident.
Police submit report to govt attorney on house demolition of Siraha's Malik family
The Nepal Police submitted its investigation report to the District Office of the Government Attorney regarding house demolition of a 'Dalit' family at Aurahi Rural Municipality-5 in Siraha district.
Chaite paddy cultivation area increases in Dhanusha
The area of cultivation of chaite paddy in Dhanusha is increasing every year. The area under chaite paddy cultivation in the district is increasing as farmers' interest in chaite paddy cultivation due to in
India agrees to supply 600 MW power to Nepal for additional four hours
The government of India has agreed to supply electricity to Nepal for additional four hours. India has agreed to all
