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KATHMANDU: Jagan Chapagain, Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), has been appointed Global Ambassador for the Grand Bargain, a major global initiative aimed at making humanitarian action more effective, accountable, equitable and locally led. He was formally welcomed into the role at the 2026 Grand Bargain Annual […]
KATHMANDU: The office bearers and members of the Central Working Committee elected at the 15th General Convention of the Nepali Congress are scheduled to take their oaths of office today (Thursday). Party President Gagan Thapa had already taken the oath and assumed office on October 17, during the Dashain festival. According to Raju Katuwal, member-secretary […]
MADRID: At least 68 people have died and dozens more have been injured after two high-speed trains collided in central Spain. The crash occurred when a train travelling from Madrid to Seville struck a stationary train on the tracks, sending several carriages tumbling down an embankment. Spain’s Transport Minister Óscar Puente said a computer system […]
KATHMANDU: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has called on aviation stakeholders to strengthen safety measures in anticipation of potential disruptions caused by Cyclone Arnab. In a safety circular, CAAN instructed air service providers, airport operators, airlines and other concerned agencies to remain vigilant as the weather system could bring moderate to heavy rainfall, […]
JHAPA: The risk of flooding and inundation has increased in Jhapa and other parts of the country due to the impact of Cyclone Arnab, prompting the District Administration Office to urge the public to remain on high alert. According to information from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and […]
KATHMANDU: Two matches are scheduled for today (Thursday) in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. In the first match, Janakpur Bolts will face Kathmandu Gorkhas at 12:30 pm. Janakpur, who lost their opening match, will be looking to secure their first victory of the […]
MUSTANG: Mustang district has produced apples worth an estimated Rs 1.14 billion this year, according to preliminary data from the Agriculture and Livestock Development Office. The office has collected initial production data from five local levels, covering a total of 662 hectares of apple orchards. According to office chief Dr. Lalmani Aryal, the district produced […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal is bracing for widespread rainfall and snowfall from today as Cyclone ‘Arnab’ brings the prospect of heavy to extremely heavy downpours across several provinces, prompting authorities to urge the public to remain alert. Rainfall is expected as the effects of a powerful cyclone ‘Arnab’, which originated in the Bay of Bengal and struck […]
KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. Sudurpaschim Royals cruise to victory against Pokhara Avengers Captain Dipendra Singh Airee’s half-century guided former runners-up Sudurpaschim Royals to their first victory in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), as they […]
KATHMANDU: The Narcotics Control Bureau in Koteshwor has arrested two Indian nationals for their alleged involvement in bringing one kilogram and 338 grams of marijuana into Nepal from the United States through a courier service. The arrested individuals have been identified as Bhawarsingh, 23, and Bandit Patel, 33, both residents of Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India. […]
KATHMANDU: Swiss Ambassador to Nepal Daniel Meuli paid a courtesy call on Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel at the minister’s office on Wednesday. During the meeting, the two discussed bilateral relations and prospects for future cooperation in the education sector. Minister Pokharel expressed gratitude to the Swiss government for its continued support in […]
KATHMANDU: Sudurpaschim Royals defeated Pokhara Avengers by six wickets in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) Twenty20 cricket tournament on Wednesday. After restricting Pokhara to 145 for seven in their allotted 20 overs at the TU International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur, Sudurpaschim chased down the target of 146 in 16.5 overs, losing only four wickets. Captain […]
KATHMANDU: Pakistani cricket legend Shoaib Akhtar, popularly known as the “Rawalpindi Express,” was honoured at a meet-and-greet reception organized by Himalayan Sports at the Marriott Hotel in Kathmandu. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Nepal, Mohammad Aamir Khan, attended the event and addressed the gathering. The reception celebrated cricket’s universal appeal and its ability to bring people together. […]
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KATHMANDU: Nepal’s foreign trade deficit surged by 34.71 percent during the first three months of the current fiscal year 2083/84, reaching Rs 532.49 billion, according to data released by the Department of Customs on Wednesday. The deficit stood at Rs 395.30 billion during the same period last fiscal year. The country’s total foreign trade expanded […]
KATHMANDU: Pokhara Avengers have set a target of 146 runs for Sudurpaschim Royals in their Nepal Premier League (NPL) match on Wednesday. After losing the toss and being sent in to bat, Pokhara scored 145 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Arjun Gharti was Pokhara’s top scorer with 40 […]
KATHMANDU: All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) President Pankaj Bikram Nembang and General Secretary Kiran Rai have been released on bail of Rs 500,000 each. A bench of the Lalitpur District Court, presided over by Justice Harisingh Dhami, ordered their release after both appeared before the court on Wednesday and recorded their statements. A case was […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s stock market recorded a strong performance on Wednesday, as the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index gained 33.29 points to settle at 2,664.06. The benchmark rose by 1.26 percent, with total daily turnover surpassing Rs 7.45 billion. Around 19.3 million shares were traded during the session. Market sentiment remained broadly positive, with share prices […]
KATHMANDU: The Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal and India’s Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) have begun their 10th bilateral coordination meeting to strengthen border security and management, control cross-border crimes, and enhance cooperation between the two countries’ border security agencies. APF Nepal spokesperson Netra Bahadur Karki said the two-day meeting will review ongoing joint efforts to […]
KATHMANDU: A total of 1,410 climbers from 76 countries have obtained permits from the Department of Tourism to scale 44 mountains in Nepal during the autumn season. Department section officer Sudha Regmi said the climbers include 341 women and 1,069 men, forming 161 expedition teams. The department has collected Rs 318 million in royalties from […]
KATHMANDU: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has stressed the need for greater use of space technology, data sharing, and regional cooperation to mitigate complex disasters caused by climate change in the Himalayan region. He made the remarks at the inaugural session of the Fifth Ministerial Conference on Space Applications for […]
KATHMANDU: The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has accelerated the publication of review results for complaints filed by approximately 6,000 teachers included in promotion merit lists. According to TSC spokesperson Parashuram Tiwari, the Commission is publishing the review results for promotions based on performance evaluations, which account for 75 percent of the total assessment, in line […]
WASHINGTON DC: Nepali poet, author, and international development professional Homraj Acharya has contributed Rs 150,000 to Nepal’s Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund from proceeds generated through the sale of his English-language poetry collection, Farmers of Blue Smoke. The contribution, deposited in three installments, is intended to support communities affected by the ice-rock collapse and subsequent […]
Khabarhub (English)PrivateKATHMANDU: Police have arrested 92 people during a special sweep operation conducted across Kathmandu district over the past 24 hours as part of efforts to curb criminal activities and maintain peace and security in the Kathmandu Valley. According to the District Police Range, Kathmandu, the operation was carried out at various locations, targeting public spaces, […]
KATHMANDU: A recommendation has been made to initiate legal action against three government employees for allegedly holding positions within a political party. Following a complaint lodged with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), a recommendation for action has been forwarded to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers and the respective ministries. According […]
Khabarhub (English)PrivateKATHMANDU: The Department of Tourism (DoT) has urged tourists and mountaineers to avoid travelling to high-altitude Himalayan regions in view of forecasts of heavy rainfall across various parts of the country and the risk of snowfall and avalanches in the mountains between October 28 and November 1. According to a weather bulletin issued by the […]
KATHMANDU: Nepali citizens who obtained their citizenship certificates in other districts can now obtain copies from designated District Administration Offices (DAOs) within the Kathmandu Valley. Following a circular issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the District Administration Offices in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur have made arrangements to issue copies of citizenship certificates, regardless of […]
KATHMANDU: Dr Bärbel Kofler, Parliamentary State Secretary to Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, is arriving in Nepal today for a four-day visit. According to the German Embassy in Kathmandu, Dr Kofler will take stock of Germany-Nepal cooperation, with a particular focus on women’s rights, healthcare, and the impact of the Bhote Koshi […]
CHITWAN: Paddy production in Chitwan’s designated rice zone is expected to increase by 5,000 metric tonnes to 50,000 tonnes in the current fiscal year 2026/27, according to preliminary crop assessments. The rice zone produced 45,000 metric tonnes of paddy last fiscal year from 8,500 hectares of land, said Sauraj Bishwakarma, information officer at the National […]
KATHMANDU: The Health Emergency and Disaster Management Unit has urged the health sector to strengthen preparedness and response measures and remain on high alert in view of the adverse weather forecast. The Unit issued a circular to the Provincial Health Emergency Operation Centres of all seven provinces, calling for effective preparedness and response measures. The […]
KATHMANDU: The Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) has urged trekking guides, trekkers, and tourists to take precautions against the potential impacts of Cyclone Arnab, which has developed in the Bay of Bengal. Citing notices issued by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), TAAN has […]
Pakistan’s dengue crisis has reached a scale that official figures alone may have failed to capture. A major study led by Aga Khan University estimates that the country’s dengue burden rose from around 100,000 cases in 2012 to 3.28 million in 2022 — an increase of more than 3,000 percent. The findings, published in PLOS […]
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CHITWAN: Traffic accidents decreased across the 10 districts of Bagmati Province during this year’s Bijayadashami period compared with the same period last year, although the number of fatalities increased. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Ganga Bahadur Saru of the Nepal Police Highway Safety and Traffic Management Office in Ramnagar, 125 traffic accidents were recorded […]
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) has urgently appealed to the public to donate blood after stocks of blood and blood components at its Central Blood Transfusion Service were depleted. The shortage comes amid a decline in blood donation programmes during the Dashain holidays, even as demand for blood to treat patients in hospitals […]
BIRGUNJ: The Birgunj Customs Office collected Rs. 26.7258 billion in revenue in the Nepali month of Asoj, exceeding its monthly collection target. The office had set a revenue collection target of Rs. 26.46 billion for the month. According to Chief Customs Administrator Krishna Prasad Mainali, fuel imports alone generated Rs. 2.29 billion in revenue during […]
BHADRAPUR: Traffic accidents in Jhapa increased significantly in Asoj compared with the previous month, Bhadra. A total of 155 accidents were recorded in Asoj, leaving 13 people dead and 247 injured. According to statistics from the District Police Office, Jhapa, the district recorded 88 traffic accidents in Bhadra and 155 in Asoj, an increase of […]
KATHMANDU: Sudurpaschim Royals and Pokhara Avengers will face off in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) on Wednesday. The match is scheduled to begin at 4:30 pm at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Pokhara lost both of its encounters against Sudurpaschim in the previous two editions of the NPL. While […]
KATHMANDU: Police have arrested two Indian women at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) with 14 kilograms of cannabis. The arrested women have been identified as Shabananu Yar Muhammad Sheikh, 46, and Sharifa Abbas, 35. A police team from the Narcotics Control Bureau’s branch office at Tribhuvan International Airport in Gaucharan arrested the two women on Tuesday […]
KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of major business developments in Nepal, delivered in clear and accessible summaries. Nepal’s economic outlook presents a mixed picture, with modest stock market gains and continued investment activity contrasted by significant disaster-related losses and growing pressure on public resources. NEPSE edged up 0.94 points to 2,630.76, […]
BANKE: Winter tourism has begun to pick up at Banke National Park following the resumption of jungle safaris, which had been suspended during the monsoon season. Krishna Chaudhary, chairperson of Gavar Valley Community Homestay, said jungle safaris had reopened after dirt roads inside the park were repaired following the end of the rainy season. The […]
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JERUSALEM: No definitive winner has emerged from Israel’s general election, according to exit polls published by Channels 11, 12 and 13 on Tuesday night, which indicated that both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc and the opposing faction failed to secure the requisite 61-seat majority in the Knesset, The Jerusalem Post reported. The opposition bloc, encompassing […]
MUSTANG: The District Administration Office in Mustang and Lomanthang Rural Municipality have urged tourists to avoid trekking in high-altitude mountainous areas from October 29 to 31 due to the possibility of adverse weather conditions. In a notice, the District Administration Office warned that moderate to heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds, is […]
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress (NC) is grappling with a deepening internal rift, with party leaders split into three camps: one led by Gagan Kumar Thapa, another by former party president Sher Bahadur Deuba, and a third aligned with Dr. Shekhar Koirala and Purna Bahadur Khadka. With rival general convention plans and a crucial court ruling […]
KATHMANDU: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has urged the public to remain on high alert amid the possibility of heavy rainfall, lightning, windstorms and snowfall on October 13 and 14 due to the influence of Cyclone Arnav, which is developing in the Bay of Bengal. In a notice, the Authority warned that […]
KATHMANDU: A 20-member delegation of lawmakers from the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), led by its General Secretary, Bipin Kumar Acharya, is set to visit China at the invitation of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The delegation is scheduled to leave for China on November 15 and will spend 10 days visiting various Chinese cities […]
KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. NPL: Karnali Yaks beats Janakpur Bolts by 19 runs KATHMANDU: Karnali Yaks made a winning start to the Nepal Premier League (NPL), defeating Janakpur Bolts by 19 runs in their opening match. Chasing a […]
KATHMANDU: Karnali Yaks made a winning start to the Nepal Premier League (NPL), defeating Janakpur Bolts by 19 runs in their opening match. Chasing a target of 133 runs, Janakpur were bowled out for 113. Younis Thakuri and Hussain Talat took three wickets each to help Karnali secure the victory. Younis conceded 22 runs in […]
KATHMANDU: Police have arrested four Indian nationals on suspicion of stealing cash, gold and silver jewellery from houses and flats in Kathmandu while the residents were away. A team from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office arrested the four suspects in connection with thefts reported in the Kalanki area and recovered the stolen items. The […]
KATHMANDU: Karnali Yaks set Janakpur Bolts a target of 133 runs after scoring 132 for nine in their allotted 20 overs in their Nepal Premier League (NPL) match at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Batting first after losing the toss, Karnali struggled to build momentum and finished with a total of 132 […]
POKHARA: Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Kumar Thapa has stressed the need to end internal bitterness within the party and strengthen unity among its members. Speaking at a programme organised by the BP Memorial Library in Pokhara on Monday, Thapa said the party would launch a renewed dialogue to reconnect with voters who had become […]
KATHMANDU: Cyprus’ Non-Resident Ambassador to Nepal, Evagoras Vrionidis, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal on Tuesday. During the meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singha Durbar, the two discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation between Nepal and Cyprus, according to the ministry. Foreign Minister Khanal expressed concern about Nepali […]