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Kathmandu, March 19 The 8th edition of Echoes in the Valley is all set to kick off on March 22 and 23 at Hanuman Dhoka Museum and Itum Bahal respectively. In the two-day-long music festival, artists from India, Mauritius, Spain, Ukraine, and the US will perform. Some artists to perform in EITV are Dab Dab Dapha, Dahna and the Rajamati Choir, Himalayan Highway, Sonagi Blues, and Sur Sudha. According to the organisers, the event will bring together about 150 artists, two workshops, two engaging exhibitions, guided heritage walks, and a cluster of stalls offering family and kids activities, local cuisines, [...]
Chitwan, March 19 Three male rhinos have been shifted to the eastern part of the Chitwan National Park from the western areas. The decision to translocate the animals internally was promoted by an increasing number of rhinoceros in the park’s western part. According to the park’s information officer, Ganesh Prasad Tiwari, two animals were picked up from Dibyapuri of Nawalparasi (Bardghat-Susta East) and released inside a community forest along the Kuchkuche buffer zone at Khairhani of east Chitwan. The animals aged around eight and 17 years. The park is now preparing to transfer six rhinos internally. Rhinos over eight years [...]
Kathmandu, March 19 Story writer Parashu Pradhan passed away on Monday night. He was 80. Prateek Pradhan, son of Parashu Pradhan, confirmed the death. Pradhan’s final rites were done at Pashupati Aryaghat today. Late Pradhan started his literary journey with a poem ‘Jeevan Path’ in 1959. Bakrarekha, Feri Akraman, Asambandha, Samundrama Astaune Surya, Pratinidhi Kathaharu, Euta Krantipurush ko Janma, The Little Buddha in Tokyo are his creations. He is survived by two sons and two daughters. The post Author Parashu Pradhan passes away appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News. [...]
Kathmandu, March 19 In an address to the House of Representatives on Monday, industrialist and lawmaker Binod Chaudhary sounded the alarm on Nepal’s prolonged economic stagnation, urging immediate action to jumpstart growth and development. Emphasizing the critical juncture facing Nepal’s economy, Chaudhary delved into the historical context, tracing back to the early 2000s when ambitious goals for double-digit economic growth and infrastructure development were set. “We have yet to fulfil that 20 years down the line,” he said arguing the country had taken the easy route by over-relying on remittances from abroad, which, while bolstering foreign currency reserves, has failed [...]
What the Maoists like about KP Oli, also frustrates them. Oli’s unwavering character is frequently lauded by them, yet when it conflicts with their beliefs and principles, they consistently label him as stubborn. During a conversation with Onlinekhabar, Barshman Pun, the Deputy General Secretary of the Maoist Center, who participated in the Baluwatar meeting between Prime Minister and Maoist Center Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal and UML Chairman KP Oli, openly praised Oli. This was before it was agreed that Pun would become the country’s next finance minister. “The flexibility of Comrade Prachanda (Dahal’s moniker) and the firmness of Comrade Oli [...]
American author Colleen Hoover‘s Ugly Love is a compelling exploration of the complexities of love and the enduring impact of past traumas. She invites readers into a world where love is a source of joy and a profound force that can unravel the deepest wounds of the human heart. The story revolves around Tate Collins, a determined college student aspiring to become a nurse, and Miles Archer, a pilot haunted by a painful past. As the pages unfold, the non-linear storytelling method reveals layers of emotion, secrets, and the transformative power of love. When these two souls meet, their connection [...]
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra. Photo: ASUS ASUS’s compact form factor for the Zenfone is over. The successor to last year’s ASUS Zenfone 10, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is official. The Zenfone series is popular for its compact form factor with flagship-level performance. The Zenfone 9 and the Zenfone 10 carried a small and compact form factor which was praised a lot by many reviewers. The Zenfone 11 now has a new and larger form factor ditching the compact form factor design. There are other major differences like display features, built quality, chipset, new telephoto camera and larger battery capacity. [...]
Krishna Bahadur Mahara being taken to the District Government Attorney’s Office on March 18, 2024. Photo: Aryan Dhimal Kathmandu, March 18 The district court has permitted the Vice-chairperson of the CPN Maoist Center, Krishna Bahadur Mahara, who was arrested in the gold smuggling case, to be detained for four days. A police source told Online Khabar that the court allowed him to be detained for four days for investigation in the gold smuggling case. Mahara was arrested from Kapilvastu after the gold committee headed by former judge Dilliraj Acharya recommended the case. Soon after, he was brought to the Central [...]
Krishna Bahadur Mahara was arrested for his connection in the gold smuggling case. Photo: Aryan Dhimal Kathmandu, March 18 Vice-chairperson of the CPN Maoist Center, Krishna Bahadur Mahara, who was arrested in the gold smuggling case, has been taken to the district court. The public prosecutor is preparing to request permission to detain him for 7 days for investigation in the gold case. Mahara was arrested from Kapilvastu after the gold committee headed by former judge Dilliraj Acharya recommended the case. Soon after, he was brought to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CIB). A close relationship was seen with Chinese [...]
Suren Lama Guitarist Suren Lama released his debut single, The Dawn across all major audio streaming platforms on March 15. The Dawn is an instrumental track where Lama blends Eastern melodies with Western harmony. It is an exploration of music influenced by two different cultures. “Featuring the acoustic guitar and tabala, this instrumental track offers listeners a unique auditory experience,” says Suren Lama. With a musical career since 1997, Lama has collaborated with various bands across genres, both locally and internationally. Since 2018, he has been doing international tours with solo performances, showcasing his talent for instrumental global fusion music [...]
Kathmandu, March 18 On Monday, the NEPSE, which had suffered consecutive declines in the three preceding trading days, ended with a sudden uptick, ultimately closing at 2,073 points. The turnover, however, went down as Rs 2.88 billion was traded on Monday compared to Rs 3.38 billion on Sunday. Share prices of 148 companies increased, 85 decreased and 10 remained stable. Development Bank rose the most at 1.3 per cent followed by Finance which increased by 1 per cent. Banking, however, went down by 37 points, Investment by 35 points, Manufacturing by 57 points and Non-Life insurance by 11 points. Trading [...]
Photo by Hacı Elmas on Unsplash Kathmandu, March 18 Dengue infections have begun to increase this year even before pre-monsoon season. Unlike previous years, dengue infections have persisted during the winter months, raising concerns among health sector officials who fear a repeat of last year’s epidemic. Gokarn Dahal, a specialist in insect-borne diseases from the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, says that the number of dengue cases did not drop to zero during the winter. He says dengue infections have gradually risen in recent days, with sporadic cases emerging in various parts of the country. “Between 22 to 25 cases [...]
Photo: British Council Kathmandu, March 18 Equal Together: Creative Gender Actions, an event organised by the British Council at Hotel Yak and Yeti concluded on Friday. According to the British Council, the event was organised with anticipation of the WOW–Women of the World Festival, slated to take place in Kathmandu in November 2024. The event showcased the works that grantees of Gender Grants 2023 have been doing over the past year. During the event, participants contributed their expertise and ideas for WOW Kathmandu 2024 through collective brainstorming sessions or Thinking. “We hope that this year’s WOW Nepal can truly be [...]
Representational image Myagdi, March 18 Two persons were killed in an SUV accident in Annapurna Rural Municipality in Myagdi district. The accident took place when an SUV (Ga 1 Ja 7653) heading towards Paudwar from Pokharebagar on Sunday night fell some 200 meters off the road. The bodies of jeep owner and driver Ganesh Shrestha, 37, and Lal Bahadur Tilija, 27, of Paudwar, were found at the incident site, said a ward member of Annapurna Rural Municipality-5, Purna Paija. DSP Madan Kunwar shared that police teams from Ghara and Bhurung Tatopani have reached the incident site and started collecting bodies [...]
Kathmandu, March 18 Vice-chairperson of the CPN Maoist Center, Krishna Bahadur Mahara, has been arrested. Inspector General of Police Basanta Bahadur Kunwar told Onlinekhabar that Mahara was arrested in Kapilvastu and is being transported to Kathmandu. A high-level inquiry commission, established to investigate gold smuggling, had recommended prosecution against Mahara. The Ministry of Home Affairs directed the police to take appropriate action based on this recommendation. Previously, the commission had also taken a statement from Krishna Bahadur Mahara. Additionally, his son, Rahul Mahara, is in custody awaiting trial in the case involving gold smuggling through electronic cigarettes (Vape). The post [...]