SOCIETY
Motorcycle accident claims young man’s life in Chitwan
Motorcycle accident claims young man’s life in Chitwan
Although the victim appeared to be around 22–23 years old, his identity has not yet been confirmed, said Rabindra Khanal, spokesperson for the District Police Office, Chitwan.
Oct 22, 2025
WORLD
Peru's president declares state of emergency in capital as it tries to stem surging violen...
Peru's president declares state of emergency in capital as i...
Peru has seen an increase of killings, violent extortion and attacks on public places in recent years. Between January and September, police reported 1,690 homicides, compared to 1,502 during the same period of 2024.
Oct 22, 2025
ECONOMY
DoED approves 10 hydropower project construction by mid-October
DoED approves 10 hydropower project construction by mid-Octo...
So far, the department has issued construction permits to 266 projects, with a total capacity of 10,825 MW, according to the department’s data.
Oct 22, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal women’s national football team off to India
Nepal women’s national football team off to India
The team left Nepal on Wednesday morning.
Oct 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Bus catches fire in Rautahat, no casualties reported
Bus catches fire in Rautahat, no casualties reported
Preliminary investigations suggest that a short circuit in the bus battery wiring caused the blaze.
Oct 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Disasters claim 322 lives in six months
Disasters claim 322 lives in six months
From April 13 to October 21, these incidents left 1,221 people injured and 32 others missing, as reported by the Nepal Police.
Oct 22, 2025
WORLD
Trump halts planned Putin talks amid standoff over Ukraine ceasefire
Trump halts planned Putin talks amid standoff over Ukraine c...
A White House official said there were “no plans” for such a meeting soon, contradicting Trump’s earlier remark that the two leaders would meet in Budapest within two weeks.
Oct 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepal Sambat is symbol of national identity: Speaker Ghimire
Nepal Sambat is symbol of national identity: Speaker Ghimire
He wished Nepal Sambat, a symbol of national identity, would inspire all to be united for building a prosperous and inclusive country with good governance.
Oct 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Mha Puja being observed today
Mha Puja being observed today
It also falls on the Newari New Year, which is based on the Newar calendar, Nepal Sambat. Mha Puja literally refers to self-worship, making offerings to one’s body.
Oct 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Gai Puja today
Gai Puja today
The cow is revered as mata or mother by Hindus and is sacred to them.
Oct 22, 2025