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October 29, 2024 7:26 PM

Bangladesh: UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk arrives in Dhaka

The United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, arrived in Dhaka early this morning on a two-day official visit. During the visit, Turk will hold a number of meetings with top government officials and civil society representatives. The high commissioner is scheduled to meet...

October 29, 2024 7:19 PM

Gold coin sales surge in Nepal as Tihar Puja approaches

Tihar is a five-day festival that starts on Wednesday and is the second biggest celebration after Dashain. Nepalese celebrate it by cleaning their houses, preparing traditional delicacies, buying new ornaments and utensils, and decorating their homes. People are decked up for Tihar with new clothes,...

October 28, 2024 11:19 PM

High gold rates dampen Dhanteras festivities on 29 October

Hallmark gold in the Nepal market is selling at NPR 1,43,175 per 10 grams. The price of 24-carat gold has steadily risen from NPR 1,29,030 in August to its current value. This local rate exceeds the international gold price, which stands at NPR 1,16,951.66. The difference in rates is attributed to d...

October 28, 2024 10:36 PM

US states push to end voting ban on Americans with felony records

As the U.S. braces for a fiercely competitive election, Checo Yancy has helped register 20,000 fellow formerly incarcerated individuals to vote, just a fraction of the people in his home state of Louisiana who have had their civil right restored. "It's taken on a special urgency. Everyone is trying...

October 28, 2024 10:02 PM

PM Modi inaugurates projects worth ₹4,800 crore in Amreli, Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several road, rail, water supply, and tourism projects worth ₹4,800 crore in Amreli, Gujarat, on Monday. Among the key developments, PM Modi inaugurated the Bharat Mata Sarovar at Dudhala and launched various infrastructur...

October 28, 2024 9:55 PM

INS Talwar docks at La Réunion, strengthening India-France maritime cooperation

The Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Talwar arrived at La Réunion on October 27, marking a key step in bolstering India-France cooperation to address maritime security challenges in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The port visit will feature cross-deck visits and interactions with the French Nav...

October 28, 2024 9:41 PM

Nepal to face Bangladesh in SAFF Women’s Championship final on October 30

Nepal has secured its place in the final of the ongoing SAFF Women's Championship by defeating India in the semi-finals. The Nepali women's team overcame their Indian counterparts to earn a spot in the title clash. In the final, Nepal will compete against Bangladesh, who advanced by defeating Bhuta...

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