In a surprising development for 2022, South Asia saw a significant reduction in air pollution, contributing to a global decline in pollution levels. The latest report from the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute (EPIC) indicates an 18 percent drop in particulate matter (PM2.5) across South Asia, except Sri Lanka. This marks a stark contrast …
A devastating typhoon followed by heavy rain has caused severe flooding and landslides in Japan, leaving four members of a single-family missing, officials reported on Wednesday. Typhoon San San struck early Wednesday morning, with winds reaching speeds of up to 252 kilometers per hour, located 80 kilometers northeast of the southern Amami island group. According …
In a tragic turn of events, the body of one of the two Spanish tourists who went missing from Tikhadhunga, Annapurna Rural Municipality-9, Kaski, has been found. The tourists, identified as 37-year-old Erik Kasanovas and 32-year-old Molass Missy, were last seen on Sunday while trekking from Ulleri to Ghorepani. According to Bharatman Gurung, the spokesperson …
A powerful typhoon, Typhoon Shanshan, is making its way toward southern Japan, bringing heavy rain and causing significant disruptions to transport networks. The typhoon, with wind gusts reaching up to 216 kilometers per hour (135 miles per hour), is approaching the southern Amami archipelago. On Tuesday, the intense weather led to the suspension of bullet …
The Nepal-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce organized a welcome event to extend best wishes for the successful tenure of newly appointed Myanmar Ambassador to Nepal, Myo Myint Maung. The event took place on Monday at the Myanmar Embassy in Kathmandu. During the meeting, Chamber President Shiv Kumar Agrawal expressed confidence that bilateral relations would strengthen further …
A bus carrying Nepali pilgrims met with an accident in Samastipur, Bihar, India, on Saturday night. The incident resulted in injuries to 45 individuals from Baragadhi Gaunpalika-3, Murtipaliya. Among the passengers, 25 were women and 6 were children, making a total of 47 pilgrims on board. Three people sustained serious injuries, including Devanarayan Pandit, Subodh …
Three people were killed, and four others severely injured in a brutal knife attack during a festival in the western German city of Solingen on Friday night. The search for the suspect extended into Saturday morning, with authorities still actively pursuing leads. A police spokeswoman from nearby Düsseldorf informed AFP early Saturday that the manhunt …
A turboprop aircraft crashed in a dense forest southeast of Bangkok, resulting in the deaths of all nine people on board, rescuers confirmed on Friday. The aircraft went down on Thursday in the jungle of Chachoengsao province, leading Thai authorities to conclude that no one survived the crash. The plane, carrying two pilots and seven …
In a landmark move to boost tourism and international relations, the Sri Lankan government has announced a new visa-free entry policy for citizens of 35 countries, including Nepal. This policy will take effect on October 1, 2024, and aims to simplify travel and enhance tourism opportunities. Sri Lanka’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, M.U.M. Ali Sabry, …
Nepali expatriates from the Far-Western region are set to celebrate this year’s Gaura festival with grand festivities in the United States. Scheduled to take place on August 25, 2024, the Gaura Mahotsav will be held across major cities including New York, Maryland, and Texas. This celebration marks a significant cultural event for the Nepali diaspora, …
