- Sunday, 17 August 2025
Traffic resumed along Narayangadh-Mugling road section
The Narayangadh-Mugling road section, which was blocked twice today due to dry landslides, was opened for traffic from 1:00 pm today after clearing the debris. The road section at Tuinkhola in Ichchakamana Rural Municipality-5 of Chitwan was blocked due to the landslides that occurred at 4:20 am and again at 9:30 am.
Landslide blocks Narayangadh-Muglin road section again
The Narayangadh-Muglin road section, which was opened for traffic after clearing the landslide earlier today, is again blocked after a landslide. The road section near Tuinkhola in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-5 of Chitwan was obstructed due to a landslide that occurred at around 9:30 am, police mentioned.
Rare Himalayan Wood Owl spotted in Thumkerani
A pair of the globally rare Himalayan Wood Owl (Strix nivicolum) has been spotted in Thumkerani, Maijogmai Rural Municipality, Ilam. Wildlife photographer Deven Kharel from Jhapa and
Petrol price up by Rs. 2 per litre, diesel, kerosene drop by Rs. 1
Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has adjusted the prices of petroleum products. A meeting of NOC's board of directors held o
MBBS classes at Purbanchal University from this year
Starting this year, the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme will commence at Purbanchal University, situated in Gothgaon, Sundarharaicha, Morang. Following the establishment of the medical college, local residents have expressed enthusiasm. Particularly, those who migrated from the hills to the vicinity of the university are optimistic that new commercial opportunities will arise after the initiation of the medical programme.
Turmeric factory begins doing brisk business
Within just one month of its operation, the Maya Dharane Turmeric Industry in Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City has achieved sales worth Rs. 3.8 million. The factory, which was inaugura
Second defeat for Nepal in Australia
Nepal suffered a 32-run defeat against Bangladesh ‘A’ in the second match of the ongoing Top End T20 Series in Australia. Chasing a target of 187 at the Marrara Cric
Karnali Highway blocked 21 times in three months
The Karnali Highway, a vital road connecting the Karnali region with the rest of Nepal, has faced repeated disruptions due to landslides since mid-June. According to police records, the highway has been blocked 21 times in just two months.
Cuban exiles honoured in Miami
For decades, its powerful lighthouse illuminated Miami's Biscayne Bay, and during the height of the Cold War, what was known as the Freedom Tower stood as a beacon of hope for hundreds of thousands of Cubans fleeing communist rule.
Misri to arrive in Kathmandu today
Foreign Secretary of India Vikram Misri is coming to Nepal for a two-day official visit from 17 to 18 August. He is coming here at the invitation of Nepal’s
Soaring gold prices hit consumption, imports in Nepal
Nepal has witnessed a steep decline in gold imports and local consumption over the last fiscal year, as record-breaking global prices of the precious metal have stunned the domestic market. According to the annua
82 MW electricity from Solukhola connected to national grid
The 82 MW Lower Solu Hydropower Project, built in Solukhola in Solukhumbu, which is the hub of large hydropower projects, has been connected to the national transmission line. The electricity generated from the projec
Liverpool strike late to beat Bournemouth as Jota remembered
Liverpool struck twice in the final minutes through Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah to overcome a battling Bournemouth 4-2 in a thrilling start to the Premier League season. Antoine Semenyo looke
