KATHMANDU: 128 people have died in Jajarkot and Rukum in the earthquake which was centered in Jajarkot. Similarly, the earthquake has caused severe damage in the neighboring district of Rukum West. A powerful earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.4, struck on Friday night at 11:47 PM, with its epicenter located in Ramidanda, Jajarkot. The earthquake has resulted in a tragic loss of life, with 92 fatalities reported in Jajarkot and 36 in the neighboring district of Rukum West. Many homes have been reduced to rubble, and the local residents are facing a dire situation. They are urgently appealing for assistance…
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KATHMANDU: The recent earthquake, centered in Jajarkot, has inflicted a devastating toll, with the total number of fatalities reaching 154. According to the latest data, Jajarkot accounts for 92 of the casualties, while Rukum West has reported 62 lives lost. In addition to the fatalities, over 150 people have been reported as injured, with three severely wounded individuals from Rukum West successfully rescued via a Nepalese army helicopter. They have been transported to the provincial hospital in Surkhet for medical treatment. Dhankumari Shahi, the deputy head of Aathbiskot municipality in Rukum West, provided insights from the ground, revealing that the…
KATHMANDU: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has concluded his four-day official visit to Nepal. His visit included meetings with various high-ranking Nepali officials, such as President Ram Chandra Paudel, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, and leaders from different political parties, including Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and UML Chair KP Sharma Oli. Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Purna Bahadur Khadka bid farewell to him at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) upon his departure. During his visit, Guterres engaged in high-level discussions with Nepali government officials and witnessed various development projects in the country. During his visit, Guterres also explored Nepal’s…
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has left Kathmandu today after wrapping up his four four-day official visit to Nepal. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Purna Bahadur Khadka bade him farewell at the VVIP lounge of the Tribhuvan international Airport. On the occasion, high-ranking officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and representatives of the United Nations office in Nepal were present. A contingent of Nepal Army offered guard of honor to Guterres in his farewell. At the cordial invitation of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, the UN Secretary-General arrived here on last October 28 for his official visit…
MUGU: The police are maintaining a watchful presence in Chhayannath Rara Municipality-6, Mundugaun, Mugu, where a harrowing incident left four members of the same family dead. The lifeless bodies of Sridevi Bohora and her three children were discovered on the morning of October 27. Authorities suspect that the heinous crime took place during the night of October 25. On the occasion of Dashain, which fell on October 24, Sridevi and her three children visited her parental village. When the locals noticed the locked door on October 26 they speculated that the family might still be in the maternal village. However,…
MUGU: Four people belonging to the same family were brutally killed in Chayanath Rara Municipality-6, Mundu village of Mugu. Police said that an unidentified group used sharp weapons to attack the family in their own home. The victims were identified as 28-year-old Sridevi Bohora, her 7-month-old son Rahar Bohora, 8-year-old daughter Chita Bohora, and 11-year-old son Manoj Bohora. The locals discovered the horrifying scene on Friday morning at around 9:30 a.m. and promptly informed the authorities about the gruesome incident. Upon receiving the distressing news, a team led by Deputy Superintendent of Police Birendra Thapa from Pina Police Station and…
KATHMANDU: In the showdown of the T20 cricket series featuring Nepal, UAE, and Hong Kong, UAE won Nepal by four wickets. Nepal had earlier set a target of 163 runs for UAE after winning the toss and electing to bat first at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Friday. Nepal’s opener Kushal Bhurtel emerged as a pivotal force, crafting an impressive half-century for Nepal with an array of 6 fours and 3 sixes from just 29 balls. However, his stint came to an end at 7.3 overs as he fell to the formidable bowling of Zahoor Khan, marking…
KATHMANDU: In the highly anticipated final match of the Triangular T20 series, Nepal has chosen to bat first after losing the toss against UAE at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground. The match for the title is set to unfold today at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, showcasing the resilience and skill of both Nepal and UAE. The preliminary league matches took place at the Mulpani Cricket Ground, laying the foundation for this thrilling face-off. Nepal’s remarkable journey to the final has been marked by an undefeated streak during the league stage, triumphing in all four matches. The team showcased…
Kathmandu, 27 Oct: China’s former Prime Minister, Li Keqiang, 68 passed away on Friday morning in Shanghai following a heart attack, South China Morning Post says in a ‘Breaking news’. Li, who had served two five-year terms, stepped down from the post in March. Li steered the world’s second-largest economy through a difficult period featuring ballooning government debt, trade tensions with the U S and the coronavirus pandemic during a decade as premier, it added.
KATHMANDU: Nepal is set to clash with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the final match of the Tri-nation T20 International Series set to take place today at the TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. The UAE secured their spot in the final despite a 69-run loss to Hong Kong in the match played on Wednesday, based on their superior run rate. Both the UAE and Hong Kong had each won one match prior to this encounter. During the match at the Mulpani Cricket Ground, Hong Kong posted a challenging total of 213-3 in 20 overs after opting to bat first. Opener…