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World Cup League-2: Nepal secures victory by 10 runs against Oman
Kathmandu, Oct 20: Nepal achieved a 10-run victory against Oman in the ICC Cricket World Cup League-2 competition, marking the nation's third triumph in the series. Having won the coin toss and elected to bat first at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) in Oman, Nepal established a target of 281 runs. Oman's...
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Mahanawami festival today
Kathmandu, Oct 20: The Mahanawami festival is being observed today with fervour worshipping goddess Durga Bhawani and making offerings. This festival is observed on the ninth day of the waxing moon in the month of Asoj as per the lunar calendar. It is also marked as part of the 10-day Bada Dashain festival. Special worship is performed to Durga...
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Mahanawami festival today (To be disseminated on October 20)
Kathmandu, Oct 20: The Mahanawami festival is being observed today with fervour worshipping goddess Durga Bhawani and making offerings. This festival is observed on the ninth day of the waxing moon in the month of Asoj as per the lunar calendar. It is also marked as part of the 10-day Bada Dashain festival. Special worship is performed to...
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China, Russia prepare for meeting between heads of gov't
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng co-chaired the 30th session of the committee for regular meetings between the Chinese and Russian heads of government, together with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, on Monday via video link. China is willing to work with Russia to implement the important common...
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Army installs Bailey bridge over Budhigandaki in Aarughat, installation over in two days
Kathmandu, Oct 19: The Nepali Army (NA) has concluded a project to install a Bailey bridge over the Budhigandaki River in Aarughat connecting Dhading and Gorkha district. The project was concluded in two days and handed to the authority concerned. According to the NA Directorate of Public Relations and Information, the Bailey bridge was...
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President Paudel visits nine major goddess shrines on Maha Ashtami
Kathmandu, Oct 19: President Ramchandra Paudel today visited nine major goddess shrines in the Kathmandu Valley and paid homage to the deities on the occasion of the Sharadiya Nawaratra. The Head-of-the-State reached the Naxal Bhagawati, Guhyeshwori, Maitidevi, Kalikasthan, Bhadrakali, Naradevi, Raktakali, Shobha Bhagawati, and Indrayani...
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Zelensky speaks to US envoys as Trump lashes out
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with top US envoys Sunday to try to ease tensions, as Donald Trump accused his counterpart of not wanting to end the war with Russia. Zelensky spoke to US officials Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as both Russia and Ukraine hit each other's energy sites, with Moscow leaving thousands without...
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China growth expected to miss official target in third quarter
China's economic growth is expected to again miss its official target on Monday, dragged down by a global energy shock and slumping domestic demand with surging exports the only bright spot. The world's second-largest economy has charted a diverging path in recent years -- an AI-fuelled export boom is masking the impact of a persistent...
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Putin proposes three-way summit with Trump and Xi to negotiate Ukraine conflict: Report
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a trilateral summit with US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping next month to discuss the Ukraine conflict, aiming to negotiate a peace deal favourable to Moscow, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. The proposal reflects an effort by Putin to capitalise on...
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What to cut back and what to leave standing in your garden's fall cleanup
Fall is garden cleanup time, but that doesn’t mean you should turn your property into a barren wasteland. Leaving certain perennials standing over winter can be beneficial. Others, however, need to go. Similarly, some shrubs should be pruned as they wind down, while cutting others back now could adversely affect their performance next...
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US issues Saudi Arabia travel alert; warns citizens against filming strike sites amid escalating tensions
The US Embassy and Consulates in Saudi Arabia on Sunday (local time) issued a heightened security alert warning American citizens of ongoing missile and drone attacks targeting major airports across the Kingdom. The security warning follows recent aerial strikes that forced operations at King Khalid International Airport in...
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Ninth day of Bada Dashain: Goddess shrines across country draw devotees
Kathmandu, Oct 19: Devotees have thronged Goddess shrines and temples at different places of the country including Kathmandu Valley today to observe Maha Ashtami, the ninth day of Bada Dashain. With the lunar calendar extending the festival date, devotees thronged Shakti shrines and temples dedicated to Goddess Durga, including Guheshwari and...
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Himalayan yak herders unite to tackle shared challenges across Nepal, Bhutan and India
Kathmandu, Oct 19: As climate change, shrinking pastures and rural migration threaten traditional mountain livelihoods, yak and chauri (a yak-cattle hybrid) herders from Nepal, Bhutan and India are joining forces to safeguard their livelihoods, preserve their heritage and build a more resilient future for Himalayan communities. The...
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APF Nepal providing free bus service for three days
Kathmandu, Oct 19: The Armed Police Force Nepal has been providing free transport service to facilitate the movement of the general people within Kathmandu Valley on the occasion of Dashain. The APF Nepal has operated two buses for three days from today for this purpose. Assistant Spokesperson of the APF Nepal, Shailendra Thapa, shared that...
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Monsoon-induced disasters affect more than 300 households in Jaljala
Myagdi, Oct 19: More than 300 households in Jaljala rural municipality of Parbat district, adjoining Myagdi district headquarters Beni Bazaar, have been affected by recent monsoon-induced disasters, with many families losing their homes and livelihoods. According to the rural municipality, floods in the Kaligandaki River and landslides following...
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ICC Cricket World Cup League-2 Series: Nepal Faces Oman in decisive encounter
Kathmandu, Oct19: As part of the ICC Cricket World Cup League-2 competition, Nepal is engaged in a crucial final match against host nation Oman. The contest is scheduled to commence at 11:15 am today at the Al Amrat Cricket Ground located in Oman. This fixture holds significant implications for Nepal's future. Should Nepal...
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More than build muscle, Leucine also powers up your cells: Study
Washington DC [US], October 19 The essential amino acid leucine may enhance cellular energy production by helping protect vital mitochondrial proteins from breakdown. The finding highlights a previously unknown link between nutrition and metabolism and could pave the way for new strategies to address metabolic disorders and...
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Thirteen days training for Women's U-19 Cricket Team concludes in Bhairahawa
Rupandehi, Oct 19: The second phase of closed training for Nepal's Women's U-19 national cricket team, held at Bhairahawa in Rupandehi in preparation for the forthcoming ICC Women's U-19 Cricket World Cup and Asia Cup, concluded on Sunday. The training programme, spanning thirteen days, took place at Siddharth Cricket Stadium in...
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Today’s weather update
Kathmandu, Oct 19: It is projected that some partly cloudy skies over the Himalayan and higher terrain areas of the Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, along with the Himalayan regions of Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces. The Meteorological Forecasting Division indicates that the weather will mostly stay clear in the...
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Biratnagar Kings sign West Indies cricketer Andre Russell for NPL-3
Kathmandu, Oct 18: West Indies popular cricketer Andre Russell is to play the third edition of Nepal Premier League (NPL), representing the Biratnagar Kings. The club shared information about this via a social site today. As the club said, they have welcomed Russell to their team. "The fans asked for you. We delivered. Welcome to...
