9+ min ago (172+ words) Dusit Princess Kathmandu launched its festive season on Friday with its annual Cake Mixing Ceremony at the Kibu Sky Lounge in Lazimpat. KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 28Dusit Princess Kathmandu launched its festive season on Friday with its annual Cake Mixing Ceremony at the Kibu Sky Lounge in Lazimpat The event, attended by guests, business partners and hotel staff, followed the long-standing tradition of blending dried fruits, nuts and spices as a symbolic start to the year-end celebrations.Speaking at the event, General Manager Samir Banerjee said the celebration embodies the spirit of the holidays."The Cake Mixing Ceremony reflects the essence of the festive season-coming together, celebrating shared moments and embracing the joy this time of year brings We thank our guests, travel partners and stakeholders for their continued support and look forward to a wonderful season ahead Happy mixing, and Merry Christmas…...

8+ hour, 29+ min ago (528+ words) At just 28, retired Nepal Army corporal Kishor Jabegu is quickly becoming one of the most compelling figures in Nepal's adventure sports community. Fresh off a daring bungee jump in western Nepal - a leap from what is considered the world's second-highest bungee site in Kusma, Parbat - Jabegu is pushing boundaries that few dare to approach. "After successful mountaineering, canyoning, para jumping and rafting, I have just returned from Kusma after completing one of the scariest bungee jumps of my life," Jabegu said, his voice steady but proud. "Every challenge teaches me something new." Born in 1997 in Panchthar district, Jabegu's rise has been anything but ordinary. In a historic feat, he became the first Aikido Dojo and Gurkhali Khukuri Martial Arts player to successfully scale Mt Everest, earning his place in Nepal's adventure record books. His 2023 Everest ascent came as part of…...

10+ hour, 7+ min ago (352+ words) Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Bahadur Karki has called for coordinated, multi-sectoral efforts to combat gender-based violence (GBV), stating that rising cases involving women and children demand urgent and collective action from all stakeholders. Speaking at a special ceremony held at Nepal Police Headquarters to mark the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Karki said GBV affects individuals, families and the wider society, and therefore requires a unified and sustained response rather than a campaign limited to a two-week period. During the event, IGP karki also released the Annual Gender-Based Violence Fact Sheet for FY 2081/82, which documents nationwide crime trends and police response efforts. The IGP presented commendation certificates and cash rewards to police personnel recognized for their contribution to reducing GBV. Karki highlighted this year's national theme, "Use Technology Safely: End Gender-Based Violence," and Nepal Police's message,…...

10+ hour, 30+ min ago (126+ words) The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) fell by 26.51 points on Sunday, the first trading day of the week, closing at 2,649.52 points, a decline of 0.99 percent. The downturn extended across the broader market, with the Sensitive Index, which tracks class 'A' stocks, decreasing by 1.01 percent, while the Float Index, representing actively traded shares, slipped by 1.12 percent. Today the daily turnover reached Rs 7 billion from the trading of 15,736,372 shares belonging to 342 companies across 84,156 transactions. By the close of trading, NEPSE's total market capitalization stood at Rs 4.448 trillion. In individual stock movement, 45 companies gained, 211 declined, and one remained unchanged. Only Sagar Distillery Limited (SAGAR) hit the upper circuit of 10 percent for the day....

13+ hour, 56+ min ago (104+ words) Prime Minister Sushila Karki said she never intends to hurt or insult any religion or community. KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 30Prime Minister Sushila Karki said she never intends to hurt or insult any religion or community.The Prime Minister's response came in the wake of comments from various quarters over her best wishes extended on the occasion of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence."I do not intend to insult any religion or community," the Prime Minister said, adding that she equally respects all religions She urged one and all to support the efforts in maintaining peace, goodwill and tolerance in the existing situation....

2+ day, 13+ hour ago (162+ words) Bangladesh has agreed to purchase an additional 20 megawatts of electricity from Nepal, building on existing power trade arrangements as the two nations strengthen energy sector cooperation. The seventh meeting of the Energy Secretary Level Nepal-Bangladesh Joint Steering Committee on Energy, held in Dhaka on Thursday, approved the expansion following technical discussions. Nepal currently exports 40 megawatts to Bangladesh and will proceed with necessary preparations to facilitate the additional supply. Energy Secretary Chiranjibi Chataut represented Nepal while Bangladesh's Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Secretary Farzana Mamtaz participated on the Bangladesh side. The committee discussed recommendations from a joint action committee meeting held on November 26. Both nations committed to completing processes for signing a memorandum of understanding on promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency. Bangladesh will provide technical assistance to Nepal in energy testing, electric vehicle charging stations and rooftop solar…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago (162+ words) Bangladesh has agreed to purchase an additional 20 megawatts of electricity from Nepal, building on existing power trade arrangements as the two nations strengthen energy sector cooperation. The seventh meeting of the Energy Secretary Level Nepal-Bangladesh Joint Steering Committee on Energy, held in Dhaka on Thursday, approved the expansion following technical discussions. Nepal currently exports 40 megawatts to Bangladesh and will proceed with necessary preparations to facilitate the additional supply. Energy Secretary Chiranjibi Chataut represented Nepal while Bangladesh's Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Secretary Farzana Mamtaz participated on the Bangladesh side. The committee discussed recommendations from a joint action committee meeting held on November 26. Both nations committed to completing processes for signing a memorandum of understanding on promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency. Bangladesh will provide technical assistance to Nepal in energy testing, electric vehicle charging stations and rooftop solar…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago (188+ words) Hyatt Place Butwal has officially opened its doors in Rupandehi, marking the expansion of the Hyatt brand in Nepal with its third property in the country after Kathmandu and Pokhara. The hotel features 109 rooms across several categories, including king, twin, forest-view, hill-view and suite options. Its largest offering, a 1,560 sq. ft. Presidential Suite, targets high-end travelers. The property also includes a Grand Ballroom that can host up to 150 guests, positioning it as a potential venue for conferences, weddings, and corporate events in the Western Nepal region. According to the hotel's management, Hyatt Place Butwal aims to cater to both business and leisure travelers with amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, spa, kids' play area, and 24/7 food and beverage services. The opening comes as international hotel chains continue to expand into emerging Nepali cities, encouraged by…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago (188+ words) Hyatt Place Butwal has officially opened its doors in Rupandehi, marking the expansion of the Hyatt brand in Nepal with its third property in the country after Kathmandu and Pokhara. The hotel features 109 rooms across several categories, including king, twin, forest-view, hill-view and suite options. Its largest offering, a 1,560 sq. ft. Presidential Suite, targets high-end travelers. The property also includes a Grand Ballroom that can host up to 150 guests, positioning it as a potential venue for conferences, weddings, and corporate events in the Western Nepal region. According to the hotel's management, Hyatt Place Butwal aims to cater to both business and leisure travelers with amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, spa, kids' play area, and 24/7 food and beverage services. The opening comes as international hotel chains continue to expand into emerging Nepali cities, encouraged by…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago (674+ words) On a wild Champions League night with stellar teenage scorers, Kylian Mbapp" also struck four including the second-fastest Champions League hat trick ever to show the old guys have still got it. Arsenal took Bayern Munich's top spot in the standings with a 3-1 win, title holder Paris Saint-Germain romped to a 5-3 win over Tottenham with Vitinha scoring a hat trick, and Liverpool slumped to another loss at Anfield, 4-1 to PSV Eindhoven. The 26-year-old Mbapp" scored three times for Real Madrid between the 22nd and 29th minutes, and again in the 60th, of a 4-3 win at Olympiakos. At age 17 - the same as when Mbapp" was launching his Champions League career at Monaco - Lennart Karl and Viktor Dadason both scored Wednesday, and so did 18-year-old Geovany Quenda. Karl's exquisite first-timer for Bayern leveled the game in the first half but barely bothered Arsenal in a…...