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Kathmandu, April 23 Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has been offered a guard of honor at Tribhuvan Airport after he arrived in Nepal. After landing at Tribhuvan International Airport at 3:35 pm in his private plane, he was received by the President of Nepal, Ramchandra Paudel. After that, he was given a special honour (guard of honour) by the Nepali army team. Emir Al Thani, who left for a visit to Asian countries on Sunday, arrived in Nepal from Bangladesh on Tuesday. On Tuesday, he is scheduled to meet with President Paudel at Sheetal Niwas. After that, [...]
Representational file image Kriya Yoga ranks among the major and deepest practices in a peaceful world. It is a significant and profound pathway that helps us connect more deeply with ourselves and the source. This life-changing experience began in 2019 after reading Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda which was recommended to me by my cousin Rishi Sharma who has been practicing Kriya Yoga for many years. This book had a strong impact on me as suggested by my cousin who is adept at Kriya yoga, thereby generating deep interest in me. Spiritual path I was so moved by [...]
Kathmandu, April 23 On Tuesday, the price of gold decreased by Rs 2,700 per tola (11.66 grams). The previous day too, the price had decreased by Rs 1,100 per tola. Within two days, the price of gold has decreased by Rs 3,800 tolas. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver dealers’ Association, gold is being traded at Rs 135,500 per tola on Tuesday. The previous day, it was traded at Rs 138,200 per tola. Similarly, the price of silver has also decreased by Rs 45 per tola. Silver, which traded at Rs 1,705 per tola the previous day, [...]
Kathmandu, April 23 Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is arriving in Nepal later this afternoon for a two-day state visit at the cordial invitation of President Ram Chandra Paudel. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed that the Qatari Emir will meet with President Paudel at his office, Shital Niwas. The President is scheduled to host a state banquet in honour of the Emir. Similarly, the distinguished guest from Qatar will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Wednesday. Following the talks, the Foreign Ministry added that both leaders will witness [...]
L-R: Samik Kharel and Roshan Sedhai Two Nepali journalists, Samik Kharel and Roshan Sedhai, won second prize in the esteemed Fetisov Journalism Award for their collaborative piece titled Nepalis Feel Human Toll of Qatar’s World Cup. The story highlights mistreatment and labour exploitation experienced by workers tasked with constructing stadiums for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Kharel and Sedhai won the second prize in the Contribution to Civil Rights category. Additionally, the journalist duo was awarded 20,000 Swiss francs (Nrs 29,21,179) as a second prize. About 400 entries from 96 countries were submitted to this year’s competition. Fetisov Journalism [...]
Balaju Baisdhara Mela. Photos: Chandra Bahadur Ale Kathmandu, April 23 The Balaju Baisdhara in Kathmandu has been thronged since early this morning by those who bathe and worship. Vehicles passing through the place have been diverted due to the traffic. Every year, a fair is held in Balaju Baisdhara on the full moon day of Nepali month Baisakh. This fair lasts for five days. People from all age groups come here to witness the festival, which is also known as Lhuti Punhi by the local Newa community. It is believed that if you bathe in Baisdhara, you will get the [...]
File image: Muktinath temple, Mustang The story of Nepal’s sacred sites begins with the Himalayan orogeny—the geological process that gave rise to the mountains. This tectonic display, driven by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates, has formed not just the highest peaks on Earth but also a wide array of rock formations that have influenced human settlement distributions. As people migrated and settled within these valleys and hills, their livelihoods became inseparably linked to the land’s geological prosperity. The high mountains provide a sense of protection and the fertile valleys offer sustenance due to which ancient Nepali civilisations [...]
Kathmandu, April 22 Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu will be closed for half an hour during the visit of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar. According to Tribhuvan Airport sources, a ‘Notice to Airmen'(Notam) has been issued for Tuesday afternoon from 4.30 pm to 5 pm. When the Notam is issued for VVIP flights, there are usually no flights from other airlines. “There may be flight-landing in case of emergency,” he said, “VVIP flight is given priority in normal situations.” According to sources, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani is set to arrive in a private [...]
Kathmandu, April 27 On Monday, the NEPSE stock market index fell to 1969 points. A total of 15.41 points decreased compared to the previous day and Rs 2.5 billion was traded throughout the day. Yesterday there was a turnover of Rs 2.26 billion. As the price of 49 companies increased, 186 decreased while 10 remained stable. The index of the finance group decreased the most by 2.1 per cent. Sectors like Banking decreased by 6 points, Development Bank by 37, Finance by 41, Hotel and Tourism by 17, Hydropower by 22, Life Insurance by 80, Product by 79, Microfinance by [...]
Gorkha, April 22 The Birendra glacial lake at Samagaun, Chumanubri Rural Municipality-1 in Northern Gorkha has gradually restored to its normal state. The lake was destabilised after a huge avalanche in Mt Manaslu hit it on Sunday morning, leading to an overflow. According to Bhola Dahal, the Chief District Officer of Gorkha, the excess water flowed into the Bhudhigandaki river after the avalanche hit the lake. However, it did not cause significant physical and human losses as there are no settlements near the lake. Nevertheless, the increased water flow in the Budhigandaki river washed away a wooden bridge on the [...]
File image: Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers Kathmandu, April 22 The government has declared a public holiday on Tuesday, on the occasion of the state visit of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, to Nepal. Government spokesperson and Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma said a meeting of the Council of Ministers held at Singha Durbar today decided to give a public holiday tomorrow for the Qatari Emir’s state visit to Nepal. The Cabinet meeting decided to submit to President Ramchandra Paudel for issuing the ordinance designed to make [...]
File Bharatpur (Chitwan), April 22 Construction of a suspension bridge over the Wangyang rivulet in Ichhakamana Rural Municipality of Chitwan has been completed. The bridge has established a linkage with Thaprang-Tipang of Ichhakamana-1. Ichhakamana Rural Municipality’s chair Dan Bahadur Gurung informed that the 72-meter-long bridge was constructed at the investment of the rural municipality and donor organisation. The bridge will ease the locals for their mobility throughout the year, chair Gurung said. Life has become easier in the area having a majority of Chepang community people after the construction of the bridge. “Access to health facilities has become easier for [...]
Kathmandu, April 22 IGP Basanta Bahadur Kunwar has left for France. He had left for Leon, France last night to participate in the 19th Head of NCB Conference to be held there on April 23-25. As many as 196 countries affiliated with Interpol on controlling international crime are participating in the conference. According to the Police Headquarters, discussions will be held on contemporary incidents at the international level, crime investigation and capacity building of police personnel. Nepal is also scheduled to hold bilateral talks with representatives of India, China, Japan and Malaysia during the conference. The post IGP Kunwar off [...]
If we stroll through the streets of various cities in Nepal, stray cattle are among the common sights. They are deprived of healthy food and shelter and are caught with diseases. They do not have a safe place to live. As they live in the street, they are either injured or die in a road accident. However, some benevolent people are working for the welfare of these stray cattle. One among them is Uttam Pudasainin who has built a shed for stray cattle near Kageshwori, Kathmandu. Pudasainin has been rescuing stray cattle for the last five years and has a [...]
Kathmandu, April 22 Mandala Theatre has called for applications to participate in the third edition of the Nepal International Theatre Festival (NITFest). The festival is scheduled from March 16 to March 27, 2025, with the theme—Social Transformation: Light of Indigenous Wisdom. Those interested in participating in the festival can visit the official NITFEST website. The deadline for play submissions is May 31, 2024. “Building upon the success of the previous editions, the third edition of NITFEST promises to be even more dynamic and inclusive with applications for plays and other events,” said the organiser. According to the organiser, this year’s [...]