Pokhara, 4, Nepal

Reminiscing last week: Politics and appointments

KATHMANDU: The past week in Nepal witnessed a mixture of political developments, strategic appointments, sports achievements, and infrastructure projects. Last week has been one of both progress and contention for Nepal. On one hand, there are positive stride…

2024-12-02 02:45

NPL 2024: Biratnagar Kings set to clash with Janakpur Bolts

KATHMANDU: The inaugural edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) will kick off with a match between Biratnagar Kings and Janakpur Bolts at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur today. According to the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), the tournament features …

2024-11-30 00:15

All set for NPL that kicks off this Saturday

KATHMANDU: Nepal Premier League (NPL), a franchise-based T20 cricket tournament begins in TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur this Saturday. The NPL is being held under the aegis of Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), the official governing body of cricket sports in …

2024-11-27 15:45

NOC to build Lumbini Regional Storage Depot in Rupandehi

KATHMANDU: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has signed an agreement with Kathmandu University (KU) to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for the construction of the Lumbini Regional Storage Facility in Rupandehi. The facility will be located in Omsatiya and R…

2024-11-27 13:45

Nepal should not fall into China’s strategic vortex

The rapid signing of a written agreement for a ruling coalition by the UML and the Nepali Congress, two major political parties with opposing ideologies, caused a stir in Nepali political circles. The ruling alliance, which initially appeared to be incompatib…

2024-11-27 03:45

Underground cable project faces years of delays

KATHMANDU: It has been almost half a decade since the government began the project of underground cable management in the Kathmandu Valley. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) initiated this project in the Kathmandu Valley starting from February 2020. Altho…

2024-11-27 00:15

PM Oli champions Nepali cricket as NPL Trophy unveiled

KATHMANDU: In praise of cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli referred to him as the “brand ambassador” of Nepali cricket during the unveiling of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) trophy at the Dharahara premises on Monday. Prime Minister Ol…

2024-11-25 07:15

Kaski court extends Rabi Lamichhane's custody by 15 days

The Kaski District Court has extended the custody of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane by 15 days.

2024-11-24 10:14

Indian Army Chief Dwivedi returns home

KATHMANDU: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who had been on a five-day official visit to Nepal, returned to India on Sunday. General Dwivedi, accompanied by his wife Sunita Dwivedi, was on the visit at the formal invitation of Nepal’s Chief of Army …

2024-11-24 08:15

Tourism Minister Pandey commits for sustainable operation of  Gautam Buddha International Airport

LUMBINI: Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation Minister Badri Prasad Pandey has assured the government’s commitment to the operation of Gautam Buddha International Airport, emphasizing that international flights will not be halted. Speaking at an interaction o…

2024-11-23 10:55