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October 10, 2024: Snapshot of today's main news
Kathmandu, October 10 — In this section, we present the key headlines of the day. If you've been busy and missed the news, we’ve got you covered. Here are the highlights.
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10 October 2024
Prime Minister Oli confirms BP Highway will open Friday morning
Kathmandu, October 10 — Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announced that the BP Highway will be operational starting Friday morning. He shared this information quoting a phone conversation with Engineer Keshav Sharma, Secretary of the Ministry of (…)
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10 October 2024
In pictures: Fulpati celebrations observed in Tundikhel
Kathmandu, October 10 — On the seventh day of Navaratri, the festival of Dashain is being celebrated with joy as flower offerings (Fulpati) are brought into homes on Thursday. In connection with this, there is an old tradition where the Nepal (…)
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10 October 2024
800,000 passengers leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain celebrations
Kathmandu, October 10 — According to the Federation of Nepalese National Transport Entrepreneurs, around 800,000 passengers have left the Kathmandu Valley for Dashain celebrations so far. The federation estimates that approximately 1 million (…)
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10 October 2024
Singjema Lake becomes new tourist destination
Phungling (Taplejung), October 10 — The Singjema lake in Taplejung is gradually developing into a tourism destination. Located at an altitude of 4,700 metres from the sea level at ward number 7 of Phaktanglung rural municipalit
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10 October 2024
Tennis legend Nadal confirms retirement
Rafael Nadal has won 22 Grand Slam singles titles - the fourth highest tally of all time. (Getty Images) BBC Sport, October 10 — Rafae
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10 October 2024
CPN-UML to construct party headquarters in Kirtipur
Kathmandu, October 10 — The CPN-UML has decided to construct the party's central office building in Maitrinagar, ward number 2 of Kirtipur municipality. During the UML Secretariat meeting held on Thursday, it was decided to lay the foundation
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10 October 2024
Over 200,000 people enter via Jamunaha border for Dashain
Ranjha (Banke), October 10 — More than 200 thousand Nepalis who had gone to different places of India for employment have entered Nepal through the Jamunaha border crossing near Nepalgunj, on their way home to celebrate the Dashain festivities.
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10 October 2024
Dashain worth NPR 200 billion!
Kathmandu, October 10 — Shopping, travel, and entertainment during Dashain stimulate the economy. Demand for consumer goods peaks during this festival, prompting industries to ramp up production beforehand. According to businesses, approximately (…)
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10 October 2024