SOCIETY
TikTok expresses dissatisfaction after ban in Nepal
TikTok expresses dissatisfaction after ban in Nepal
KATHMANDU, Nov 17: The managing company of TikTok, has written a seven-point letter to Nepal expressing its displeasure over the government's ban on TikTok in Nepal.
Nov 17, 2023
SOCIETY
Nepal bags bronze medal in Int’l Astronomy Olympiad
Nepal bags bronze medal in Int’l Astronomy Olympiad
KATHMANDU, Nov 17: Nepal has bagged a bronze medal in the 27th International Astronomy Olympiad held from November 6 to 14 in Beijing, the capital of China.
Nov 17, 2023
SOCIETY
Preparations conclude for Haribodhini Ekadashi fair in Barahakshetra
Preparations conclude for Haribodhini Ekadashi fair in Barah...
INARUWA (SUNSARI), Nov 17: Preparations for Haribodhini Ekadashi Mela (fair) have been completed at Barahakshetra located in Barahkshetra Municipality-1 of Sunsari. The fair held every year at Barahakshetra Dham will be held this year from November 23 to November 27.
Nov 17, 2023
SPORTS
Nepal suffers 4-0 defeat against UAE
Nepal suffers 4-0 defeat against UAE
KATHMANDU, Nov 17: Nepal suffered a defeat against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first match of the second round of FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier. The UAE defeated Nepal 4-0 in the match in Dubai, UAE, last night.
Nov 17, 2023
SPORTS
Argentina and Brazil suffer defeat in World Cup qualifiers
Argentina and Brazil suffer defeat in World Cup qualifiers
KATHMANDU, Nov 17: World champions Argentina and Brazil have faced defeats in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Argentina experienced its first setback in qualifying, losing 2-0 to Uruguay in the South American qualifiers on Friday morning, putting an end to their streak of four consecutive victor...
Nov 17, 2023
SOCIETY
One dead after stepping on live electric wire in Baglung
One dead after stepping on live electric wire in Baglung
DHORPATAN, Nov 17: One person died in Baglung after accidently stepping on a live electric wire lying on the ground. Bajbir Nepali, 62, a resident of Nisikhola Rural Municipality-3 Dhuwahkhor, Kaule, succumbed to electrocution today.
Nov 17, 2023
SOCIETY
Number of Nepali students going to study in US increased by 27.9 percent last year
Number of Nepali students going to study in US increased by...
KATHMANDU, Nov 17: The number of Nepali students going to study in America increased by 27.9 percent last year.
Nov 17, 2023
SOCIETY
Weather Update: Snowfall in high hills and mountain areas likely today
Weather Update: Snowfall in high hills and mountain areas li...
KATHMANDU, Nov 17: The weather in the hilly parts of the country is currently cloudy and the weather in the rest of the country is generally clear.
Nov 17, 2023
SOCIETY
Chhath festival begins with 'Nahay Khay'
Chhath festival begins with 'Nahay Khay'
MAHOTTARI, Nov 17: Ardor of the Chhath festival has taken over the Mithila region. People's mobility has increased in and around the region ahead of the four-day grand festival where the 'Sun God' is worshiped with devotion. The devotees begin the festival from today onward with 'Nahay Khay'.
Nov 17, 2023
SOCIETY
165 punters held, 3.5 million seized from den during Tihar
165 punters held, 3.5 million seized from den during Tihar
KATHMANDU, Nov 17: Police arrested 165 people on the charge of gambling during the Tihar festival. It is said Rs 3.46 million was seized from the punters' dens during the raid.
Nov 17, 2023