POLITICS
CIAA keeping a close eye on two former ministers
CIAA keeping a close eye on two former ministers
CIAA is investigating former Home Minister Lekhak for running an illegal visit visa extortion racket and former Koshi Province CM Rai for alleged embezzlement through project DPRs. Six individuals have been charged in the visa case, while Rai denies involvement.
Dec 12, 2025
WORLD
US slaps sanctions on Maduro relatives as Venezuela war fears build
US slaps sanctions on Maduro relatives as Venezuela war fear...
The move came as the White House said it will bring an oil tanker seized by American forces off the Venezuelan coast to a port in the United States, adding to growing fears of open conflict between the two countries.
Dec 12, 2025
SOCIETY
NRNA meets FinMin Khanal to push forward Nepal Development Fund
NRNA meets FinMin Khanal to push forward Nepal Development F...
NRNA President Mahesh Kumar Shrestha met Finance Minister Rameshwar Khanal to push policy and regulatory changes needed to launch the Rs 10 billion NRNA Nepal Development Fund, which aims to mobilize major diaspora investment in Nepal’s infrastructure sector.
Dec 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Santosh Pariyar nominated for Dr Ambedkar International Award for Social Change
Santosh Pariyar nominated for Dr Ambedkar International Awar...
Santosh Pariyar, Chairman of the Pragatisheel Loktantrik Party’s Presidium, has been nominated for India’s Dr. Ambedkar International Award for Social Change 2025 for his contributions to social justice and efforts to end discrimination in Nepali society.
Dec 12, 2025
WORLD
Thai PM dissolves parliament, paving way for national elections
Thai PM dissolves parliament, paving way for national electi...
The move comes earlier than expected and just three months after Anutin Charnvirakul -- of the conservative Bhumjaithai party -- became prime minister when his predecessor was removed from office over an ethics violation.
Dec 12, 2025
POLITICS
Five NC leaders recommended from Kathmandu Constituency 2 for HoR polls
Five NC leaders recommended from Kathmandu Constituency 2 fo...
The recommended names include, Kabir Sharma, Lokesh Dhakal, Pratima Gautam, Manish Koirala and U P Lamichhane.
Dec 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Three persons dead in Palpa jeep accident
Three persons dead in Palpa jeep accident
He said the identities of the deceased have not been ascertained yet.
Dec 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Polls 83 away : Panel formed for population-based inclusive representation
Polls 83 away : Panel formed for population-based inclusive...
As per the arrangement specified in the HoR Member Electoral Constituency, the percentage is being determined for Dalit, indigenous nationalities, Khas Arya, Madhesi, Tharu, and Muslim groups.
Dec 12, 2025
POLITICS
PM Karki to expand cabinet for fourth time: Four ministers to take oath today
PM Karki to expand cabinet for fourth time: Four ministers t...
According to sources at the President’s Office, the new ministers will be Shraddha Shrestha, Madhav Chaulagain, Rajendra Singh Bhandari and Kumar Ignam.
Dec 12, 2025
WORLD
US, Japan defence chiefs say China harming regional peace
US, Japan defence chiefs say China harming regional peace
The December 6 radar incident came after comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Taiwan that infuriated China.
Dec 12, 2025