NEPSE records 25-point drop as financial sector takes a hit

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) saw a decline of 25.63 points on Sunday, marking a 1.18% drop and settling at 2,130.18 by the close of the first trading day of the week. In tandem with this downturn, both the sensitive index, which assesses ‘A’ class stocks, and the float index, measuring actively traded shares, also […]

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Iranian Climber Andrew Aziz achieves historic summit in Antarctica

Elite Iranian climber Andrew Aziz (Amin Aziz Nia) has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first Iranian man to climb Vinson Massif, the highest peak in Antarctica, which stands at 4,892 meters (16,050 feet). According to the organisers, this challenging expedition was led by the experienced Nepali climber and expedition leader, Jangbu Sherpa. With […]

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PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal back from NAM summit

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal returned after leading the Nepali delegation to the 19th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM Summit) held from 19 to 20 January in Kampala, the Republic of Uganda. He had left Kathmandu for Kampala on January 18. The Prime Minister was accompanied by his […]

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Veteran singer Yogesh Vaidya dies aged 77

Veteran singer, composer, and lyricist Yogesh Vaidya passed away at the age of 77 on Wednesday night. The maestro of Nepali classical music had wished to hum his tunes until his last moments, but due to a prolonged fever and illness, his body finally found rest. Vaidya gained fame in the music industry with his […]

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Siddababa Tunnel project begins drilling

The much-awaited tunnel project, Siddababa Tunnel in Palpa district, has officially begun drilling. With a total length of 2.59 km, it will connect southern cities of Nepal and Pokhara. Taking to Twitter, the Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song, expressed optimism that the construction of the tunnel would reduce the risk of landslides and falling […]

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