Thin layer of polluted haze has shrouded the atmosphere of Kathmandu dipping the Air Quality of the Himalayan nation’s capital, making it the city with worst AQI (Air Quality Index) in the world. Since the past few days, Kathmandu has continued to retain its position of most polluted city in the world. As per the reading by IQ Air, […]
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Nepal: Kathmandu court grants 7-day police custody to rape-accused Nepali cricketer
The Kathmandu District Court on Monday granted seven days of police custody remand to further investigate the rape-accused Nepali cricketer and former captain Sandeep Lamichhane. Lamichhane was presented to the court today. The 22-year-old cricket star was arrested last week. He also led the national cricket team at an early […]
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Nepal cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane lands in Kathmandu to face rape charges
Nepal’s former cricket captain Sandeep Lamichhane landed in Kathmandu on Thursday morning to face rape charges in his home country. Soon after Lamichhane landed today, he was taken into custody by the authorities. “As per my sincere commitment to submit myself to the authority of Nepal, I am landing at […]
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Nepal plane crash: 12 bodies to be flown to Kathmandu, black box recovered
Nepali Army is preparing to bring 12 bodies to Kathmandu on Tuesday after the mortal remains of all the 22 victims were recovered from the Tara aeroplane crash site that took place in the Mustang district of Nepal on Sunday morning. Notably, two bodies have been brought to the base […]
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Nepali rapper Balendra Shah becomes new Mayor of Kathmandu
A Nepali rapper with an educational degree in structural engineering, Balendra Shah, an independent candidate in lately held local level elections, has been elected as the mayor of the capital city Kathmandu. According to the Election Commission, Balendra Shah who is known as “Balen” amongst the youths of Kathmandu secured […]
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WHO chief arrives in Kathmandu on 3-day visit
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus on Thursday arrived in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu for a three-day official visit. “WHO Director General @DrTedros and his delegation arrived in Kathmandu today for a three-day official visit. The visiting dignitary was received by senior officials of MoFA, MoHP and WHO at […]
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Nepalese economist cautions Kathmandu against accepting loans from China
Ahead of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visit to Kathmandu, a Nepal-based economist said that the Himalayan nation should be “extremely cautious” while accepting loans from Beijing. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will arrive in Kathmandu at 3 pm (local time), according to the officials from the Nepal Ministry of […]
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Chinese FM to arrive in Kathmandu today afternoon: Nepal Foreign Ministry
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will arrive in Kathmandu at 3 pm (local time), according to the officials from the Nepal Ministry of Foreign Affairs Officials. Wangi Yi will look to ink key agreements on Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with Nepal on his three-day visit to the country starting today, as […]
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Kathmandu roads wear a deserted look amid general strike by rival NCP faction
Kathmandu’s roads wore a deserted look amid the general strike called by the rival faction of ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal on Thursday against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s decision to dissolve the Parliament. There was hardly any traffic on the roads, as the bustling streets of Nepal remained empty. Shops were […]