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Fire damages Janakpur Refinery, loss estimated at Rs 150 million

Makalu Khabar | 39 minutes ago
KATHMANDU: A fire broke out last night at the Janakpur Refinery located in Mithila Municipality–7, Dhalkebar, causing an estimated loss of Rs 150 million, according to refinery manager Sanjay Gupta. The blaze destroyed key equipment, including steam and thermofuel machines installed at the facility.

Facebook video reunites family with son missing for 18 years

Makalu Khabar | 1 hour ago
KATHMANDU: A family in Shuklaphanta Municipality–12, Kanchanpur, has been overwhelmed with joy after a Facebook video revealed that their son—missing for 18 years—is alive. Dambar Bahadur Negi’s family had long lost hope of finding their son, Deepak Negi, who disappeared at the age of 18 while in India for work.

Partial cloud cover across Nepal, light rain likely in hills

Makalu Khabar | 1 hour ago
KATHMANDU: Nepal is currently experiencing partly cloudy conditions across most regions due to the partial influence of westerly and local winds. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, the Himalayan region remains generally cloudy, while hilly areas are seeing partial cloud cover. The Terai region, however, is mostly experiencing clear weather.

Matatirtha Aunsi being celebrated

Makalu Khabar | 1 hour ago
KATHMANDU: Matatirtha Aunsi or Mother’s Day is being celebrated in honour of mothers with devotion across the country today. This festival is considered a day of devotion, respect, and recognition of mothers, who are revered as greater than priests and fathers in the religious scriptures, and a day to seek blessings from them.

Jordan dispatches new humanitarian aid to Lebanon

Makalu Khabar | 15 hours ago
AMMAN: Jordan on Thursday dispatched a new humanitarian aid convoy to Lebanon, as part of its ongoing efforts to respond to the humanitarian situation in the country.

Lamichhane calls for active Parliament, supports broad asset probe

Makalu Khabar | 15 hours ago
KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has emphasized the need for a disciplined and active Parliament, stating that the legislature must move forward in an orderly and effective manner. Speaking to journalists after a parliamentary committee meeting, Lamichhane said the primary responsibility of Parliament is to formulate and amend necessary laws.

PM Shah holds meeting with Provincial Chief Ministers

Makalu Khabar | 15 hours ago
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balen Shah has initiated discussions with the Chief Ministers of all provinces in a landmark move aimed at strengthening federal coordination. This is he first collective meeting with provincial leaders since assuming office. The meeting is currently underway at the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers’ Office in Singha Durbar.

Sipradi trading launches ‘Switch to Tiago EV’ exchange campaign

Makalu Khabar | 15 hours ago
KATHMANDU: Sipradi Trading, the official distributor of Tata Motors in Nepal, has introduced a special exchange campaign targeting the growing demand for electric vehicles in the country. The campaign, titled “Switch to Tiago EV,” allows customers to trade in their old motorcycles or scooters and upgrade to the new Tata Tiago EV.

Shobha Pathak begins hunger strike, demands arrest of Mahesh Basnet

Makalu Khabar | 16 hours ago
KATHMANDU: Shobha Pathak has launched an indefinite hunger strike at Maitighar Mandala, demanding the arrest and investigation of CPN-UML leader Mahesh Basnet over a series of serious allegations, including rape, foeticide, and theft-related charges.

NVC recommends action against 632 absentees

Makalu Khabar | 16 hours ago
KATHMANDU: In view of government’s intensified efforts to make civil employees accountable, the National Vigilance Centre (NVC) under the Office of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has conducted a surprise check to know about office attendance of the employees.

We are also under asset probe: Rabi Lamichhane

Makalu Khabar | 16 hours ago
KATHMANDU: Rabi Lamichhane, the President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has said that the government-formed asset investigation commission will also scrutinise him as part of its wider mandate.

Zoos to be divided into 3 categories

Makalu Khabar | 16 hours ago
KATHMANDU: The government has now decided to classify the zoos. The Ministry of Forests and Environment has initiated the legal process to classify zoos based on the area, number of wildlife, and other service facilities.

NIC Asia Bank launches online property auction portal

Makalu Khabar | 16 hours ago
KATHMANDU: NIC Asia Bank Limited has launched an online portal to provide comprehensive information on bank-owned assets, non-banking assets, and collateral-backed properties available for auction.

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