SOCIETY
4.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Paink of Jajarkot
4.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Paink of Jajarkot
A series of earthquakes have recently struck various locations in Jajarkot district. According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Paink of Jajarkot at 9:31 PM on Monday.
Apr 15, 2025
Editorial
Fishing in Murky Waters
Fishing in Murky Waters
Former King Gyanendra Shah's New Year message, where he expressed sorrow over the pro-monarchy Tinkune protest on March 28, might find favor with his followers. While many accused him of instigating his followers for the violent protest in Tinkune areas, he failed to even acknowledge the twin casual...
Apr 15, 2025
OPINION
PM Oli’s Missed Opportunity for SAARC Leadership
PM Oli’s Missed Opportunity for SAARC Leadership
Let’s not forget that the last SAARC Summit, the 18th, was held in Kathmandu in 2014.
It is more than 10 years that Heads of State or Government of Member States have not met and this is shameful, especially if you look at the geopolitical dynamics that are emerging and where a true multipola...
Apr 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Daunne road section to remain closed at night for construction
Daunne road section to remain closed at night for constructi...
The Daunne section of the Narayanghat–Butwal road corridor will remain closed during nighttime hours starting Monday, as authorities ramp up efforts to accelerate road expansion works in the hilly terrain.
Apr 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Khumbu icefall route ready as Everest climbing season begins
Khumbu icefall route ready as Everest climbing season begins
More than 200 climbers have taken permits to climb Sagarmatha (Mt Everest), the world's highest peak, in the ongoing spring season.
Apr 15, 2025
Market
Gold price climbs by Rs 47,000 per tola in one year
Gold price climbs by Rs 47,000 per tola in one year
The price of gold jumped by Rs 47,000 per tola (11.664 grams) in the domestic market in the past one year mainly due to the surge in the price of the precious yellow metal in the international market.
Apr 15, 2025
POLITICS
Two messages that sent political ripples on the first day of 2082 BS
Two messages that sent political ripples on the first day of...
On the very first day of the Nepali New Year 2082 BS, two separate remarks from key political figures outside the government started fresh political debates over the continuity of the current coalition government of the CPN-UML and the Nepali Congress (NC).
Apr 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepal Medical Association issues 72-hour ultimatum
Nepal Medical Association issues 72-hour ultimatum
In a statement released on Monday, the NMA's General Secretary Dr Sanjeev Tiwari outlined two key demands and gave the government a 72-hour deadline to resolve them.
Apr 14, 2025
SOCIETY
18 arrested for looting Rs 6 million in land scam
18 arrested for looting Rs 6 million in land scam
Acting on a tip-off, a special team of KDP apprehended the suspects on the evening of April 13 from various locations in the capital.
Apr 14, 2025
ECONOMY
Tourist activity increases in Pokhara: Hotel occupancy reaches up to 90 percent
Tourist activity increases in Pokhara: Hotel occupancy reach...
Most hotels in Pokhara’s main tourist hub, Lakeside, have filled up with domestic and international tourists. Many popular hotels have reached full capacity, making it difficult to find a room without prior booking. Hoteliers report similar occupancy levels in hotels around Pokhara. Local busi...
Apr 14, 2025