ECONOMY
Experts advise Nepal to shift from loans to equity as free capital era nears end
Experts advise Nepal to shift from loans to equity as free c...
Nepal must urgently shift toward equity-based investment and regulatory reforms as the era of ‘free capital’ is expected to end after 2026, when the country graduates from the Least Developed Countries (LDC) category, experts have urged.
Dec 07, 2025
WORLD
India announces caps on rising airfares amid IndiGo chaos
India announces caps on rising airfares amid IndiGo chaos
The Indian government on Saturday invoked regulatory powers and announced a cap on fares to control the rising airline ticket prices, amid IndiGo's chaos that resulted in mass flight cancellations and skyrocketing airfares.
Dec 07, 2025
POLITICS
Say ‘no’ to those who burn the nation: UML Deputy Gen Secy Gyawali
Say ‘no’ to those who burn the nation: UML Deputy Gen Secy G...
CPN-UML leader Pradeep Gyawali urged the public to join the party’s 11th National Convention inauguration on December 13, saying their participation is crucial to defending the constitution, democracy, and national pride.
Dec 07, 2025
SOCIETY
Home Ministry forms probe committee to investigate Bardiya incident
Home Ministry forms probe committee to investigate Bardiya i...
The Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a committee chaired by Under Secretary Suresh Panthi to investigate the reported suicide of a young woman in Bardiya allegedly over denial of her citizenship.
Dec 07, 2025
SOCIETY
Winter likely to bring little rain and warmer conditions, meteorologists say
Winter likely to bring little rain and warmer conditions, me...
Sharing an early winter outlook, experts at the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said that most parts of the country are likely to experience warmer-than-average temperatures, with reduced winter precipitation.
Dec 07, 2025
POLITICS
CM Yadav to seek vote of confidence on Dec 10
CM Yadav to seek vote of confidence on Dec 10
Newly appointed Madhesh Province Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav is preparing to seek a vote of confidence on Dec 10.
Dec 07, 2025
POLITICS
NC moves SC seeking reinstatement of dissolved HoR
NC moves SC seeking reinstatement of dissolved HoR
Nepali Congress has followed the CPN-UML in petitioning the Supreme Court for the reinstatement of the House of Representatives, which was dissolved in the wake of the Gen Z movement in early September.
Dec 07, 2025
WORLD
What are 'rare earths' for?
What are 'rare earths' for?
As the EU unveils a plan on Wednesday for boosting European production of critical raw materials to reduce reliance on China, here are some facts about these 17 elements and their key uses:
Dec 07, 2025
SOCIETY
PM Karki visits Mayor Balen’s residence to offer condolences
PM Karki visits Mayor Balen’s residence to offer condolences
During the visit, Prime Minister Karki offered condolences on the passing of Balen’s father, Dr Ram Narayan Sah. She stayed at the residence for around 20 minutes before returning to the office.
Dec 07, 2025
SPORTS
NPL: Karnali set 130-run target for Janakpur
NPL: Karnali set 130-run target for Janakpur
After losing the toss at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Sunday, Karnali batted first and scored 129 runs for the loss of nine wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Dec 07, 2025