August 22, 2024 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first

Kathmandu, Aug. 22: As of Wednesday, there has been no resumption of communication for the residents of Thame village in Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality.

Munigi, eastern Congo, Aug. 22: Last week the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that an outbreak of mpox, a viral infection that spreads through close contact, represents a global health eme...

Kathmandu, Aug. 22: Bode, the ancient town of Madhyapur Thimi Municipality in Bhaktapur district, is widely known for its tongue-piercing festival. It is also a place where traditional Nilbarahi da...

You’ll find a healthy balance between risk and practicality, marking an era of hard work and efficiency. Pay extra attention to the signals your body sends, especially when stress increases. Watch ...

Promoting electricity and fossil fuel simultaneously, the government seems to have a dubious approach. The energy sector remained one of Nepal’s most vibrant sectors for over a year. Some encourag...

An extra Rs222.91 billion is needed to give every child free, compulsory education, and to hire 50,000 more teachers. The government needs to more than double the existing education budget to ensu...

Four years ago, the provincial government announced a plan to construct five stopover centres along the East-West Highway to reduce road accidents caused by driver fatigue and offer amenities for b...

Traders report a marked rise in distributors visiting capital to place orders for goods. With the celebration of Janai Purnima on Monday, Nepal’s festive season has officially kicked off, and trad...

Party committees needed to be formed within six months of general convention. Time for the next convention nears but heads and members have yet to be fully appointed. The Nepali Congress statute s...

Despite Nepal’s bad experience with land acquisition and compensation distribution, the MCA-Nepal has not faced any hiccups. Officials have claimed significant achievements in the past year regard...
EU's unilateral plan raises concerns; Beijing announces dairy import probe

By Our Correspondent,Tamghas, Aug.22: Resunga Municipality in Gulmi has hired watchmen to control the monkey menace.

Nepal is set to graduate to the status of developing nation in 2026. This shows the country is making steady economic progress. However, its upgrade in the development ranking can hardly belie scor...

Political consensus is not enough for a durable solution. More important is building trust. On August 14, 2024, the House of Representatives (HoR) passed the bill to amend the “Enforced Disappeara...
Even as universities are experiencing low enrollment, we lack plans to attract international students. Education diplomacy is a powerful tool for establishing mutually beneficial relationships bet...

Former UN official Kul Chandra Gautam discusses books and diplomacy. Kul Chandra Gautam is a former senior official of the United Nations and a development professional. He served as the UN's ass...

Gulmi, Aug. 22: Farmers at Sirseni of Gulmi have switched to coffee farming from maize and millet cultivations they were doing for long. After switching to this lucrative cash crop, they have also ...

By Our Correspondent,Biratnagar, Aug. 22: The Koshi Provincial Assembly meeting is scheduled for August 30. The secretariat of the provincial assembly announced this in a notice published on Tuesda...

Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates. The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted widespread rain and thunderstorms across the country on T...

The Prime Minister and the senior coalition party leaders commit to working towards achieving transformative changes in the governance and development of the country. Obviously, for the present Nep...

Karnali, Aug 22: Employees of the Karnali Province working at local level urged the concerned authority to not issue the 'Bill to regulate the local service formation, operation and service conditi...

The decision will be effective from October 1. The Sri Lanka government has decided to allow citizens from 35 countries visa free access into the South Asian country with effect from October 1. N...

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese premier Li Qiang Wednesday, hailing growing trade relations as Moscow becomes increasingly dependent on Beijing for political and economic support....

US, Israeli, Egyptian and Qatari negotiators, who are expected to meet in Cairo this weekend, have for months struggled to bridge differences between Israel and Hamas. US President Joe Biden on We...

Kathmandu, August 22 - The monsoon winds have widespread effects throughout the country and monsoon low pressure line is towards the western part of its average location and in some northern direct...

London, August 22 - US prosecutors have filed criminal charges against a Chinese dissident living in the US, accusing him of being an agent of Beijing's intelligence service. Yuanjun Tang, 67, was...

Kathmandu, August 22 - CPN Maoist Center MP Lekhnath Dahal (Rajan) has been accused of corruption. He is alleged to have engaged in embezzlement and corruption during the construction of the Sindhu...

Kathmandu, August 22 - The Prithvi Highway has been blocked due to a landslide in Ghansikuwa, Byas Municipality-12, Tanahun. After continuous rain, a massive landslide along with a hillock fell on...

Myagdi, Aug 22 : Electric stoves have been distributed to the residents of two wards of Lomanthang rural municipality in Mustang district.

Abbas Alawieh (centre) and other uncommitted delegates speak to reporters outside the United Center in Chicago. Mike Wendling/BBC Chicago, August 22 - A group of pro-Palestinian Democrats said the...

Trishuli (Nuwakot), Aug 22 : Vehicular movement has been obstructed on the Galchhi-Rasuwagadhi road due to landslide with boulders.

Kathmandu, August 22 - The House of Representatives is scheduled to meet today. The session, scheduled for 1:00 p.m., will address a range of topics, including changes in thematic committees and a ...

Continuous rain triggers landslides, disrupting key routes in Salyan district. The Dang-Salyan-Surkhet and the Kapurkot-Phalawang roads under the Madan Bhandari Highway have been blocked since Thu...
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