Kathmandu, 3, Nepal

Fly Dubai, Jazeera, and Air Asia set to operate flights at Gautam Buddha Airport

KATHMANDU: More than three international airlines are preparing to operate flights at Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa. This airport has struggled to commence commercial international flights despite the completion of its construction. Accord…

2024-10-14 04:45

Reminiscing last week: Key developments in Nepal

KATHMANDU: This past week has been marked by significant governmental activity and public interest across various sectors in Nepal. The energy sector has come under scrutiny, with Energy Minister Deepak Khadka seeking clarification from Kulman Ghising, the Ex…

2024-10-14 02:45

Kathmandu witnesses temperature drop as monsoon retreats

KATHMANDU: With the withdrawal of the monsoon from the country, temperatures have started to drop. In Kathmandu Valley, on Sunday, the minimum temperature fell to 14.7 degrees Celsius, down from 16.5 degrees Celsius the day before (Saturday). The maximum temp…

2024-10-14 00:15

From battlefield to mountaintop: IDF troops wounded in Gaza go hike in Nepal

Wounded IDF veterans take on the Annapurna trek in Nepal in a climb toward recovery.

2024-10-13 15:32

Dolev Elron Takes Top Fashion Prize At Hyères Festival

Hyères Festival 2024 winners revealed: Dolev Elon wins top prize while Romain Bichot, Logan Monroe Goff also got gongs. Tal Maslavi received special mention.

2024-10-13 13:01

Agriculture Minister leaves for Italy to participate in meeting of World Food Forum

KATHMANDU: Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Ramnath Adhikari, has left here today for Rome, the capital of Italy, in connection with attending the World Food Forum meeting. Organized by the United Nations, Food and Agriculture Organization …

2024-10-13 11:39

Pakistan secures $10 mn in climate financing for nature based solutions

Pakistan has secured USD 10 million in climate finance funding to enhance integrated and adaptive water resource management in the Indus River, with a particular focus on nature-based solutions, to benefit the local communities. The funding was approved on Fr…

2024-10-13 07:33

Pakistan secures USD 10 million in funds for climate solutions

Islamabad secures USD 10 million climate finance to enhance water resource management in the Indus River using nature-based solutions. The SAFER project, targeting women, children, and youth, is set to roll out across Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and…

2024-10-13 07:28

Westerly winds take over; transitions to post-monsoon

KATHMANDU: With the withdrawal of the monsoon on Saturday, the influence of westerly winds has spread across Nepal. According to the Weather Forecasting Division, westerly winds are currently having a moderate impact in the Lumbini, Sudurpaschim, and Karnali …

2024-10-13 00:15

Monsoon entirely retreats from Nepal

KATHMANDU: This year’s monsoon made its complete exit from the country on Saturday. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the monsoon started retreating from some parts of the country on October 6, with its entire withdrawal occurring on O…

2024-10-12 13:14