SPORTS
Kathmandu Gorkhas defeat Janakpur Bolts by five wickets in opening match of NPL
Kathmandu Gorkhas defeat Janakpur Bolts by five wickets in o...
Kathmandu Gorkhas defeated defending champions Janakpur Bolts in the first match of the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), which kicked off at Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground on Monday.
Nov 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Butwal–Narayanghat road sees 74 percent physical progress after fourth deadline extension
Butwal–Narayanghat road sees 74 percent physical progress af...
Only 74 percent of the Butwal–Narayanghat road upgrade has been completed in six years, forcing the government to extend the contract deadline for the fourth time to 2026. Delays stem from slow contractor performance, administrative hurdles, and difficult terrain—especially the Daunne st...
Nov 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Best taxpayers honoured
Best taxpayers honoured
The IRD honoured the best taxpayers from various sectors as per the income details of Fiscal Year (FY), 2080/81 BS amidst a special function on Monday.
Nov 17, 2025
WORLD
India strikes US gas deal under Trump pressure
India strikes US gas deal under Trump pressure
Relations between Washington and New Delhi plummeted in August after President Donald Trump raised tariffs on India to 50 percent, with US officials accusing the country of fuelling Russia's war in Ukraine by buying its discounted oil.
Nov 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Over 500,000 voters added to electoral roll
Over 500,000 voters added to electoral roll
As of November 16, a total of 527,637 people had registered through national identity cards and biometric systems, the Election Commission (EC) reported. Due to a significant number of registrations via biometrics, the commission, following government requests, allowed online registration through na...
Nov 17, 2025
DIASPORA
LemFi launches instant access savings accounts for UK immigrants
LemFi launches instant access savings accounts for UK immigr...
LemFi, a financial platform focused on serving immigrants, has launched an Instant Access Savings Account in the United Kingdom, marking a major step in its plan to build a complete financial ecosystem for migrant communities, the company said in a press release.
Nov 17, 2025
SOCIETY
SSP Bishwa Adhikari recommended for promotion to DIG
SSP Bishwa Adhikari recommended for promotion to DIG
The Promotion Recommendation Committee, which met on Monday morning, decided to recommend him for promotion. Adhikari had previously been excluded from the earlier round of promotions, in which five SSPs were elevated to DIG.
Nov 17, 2025
POLITICS
Former IGP Sarbendra Khanal files application to register new party
Former IGP Sarbendra Khanal files application to register ne...
The proposed central committee includes 35 members including Balkrishna Pandit. A party registration application had been filed under the name of Rajbabu Yadav on Sunday, but Khanal personally visited the commission today to amend the application and place himself as party chair.
Nov 17, 2025
SPORTS
Janakpur sets 131-run target against Kathmandu in NPL opener
Janakpur sets 131-run target against Kathmandu in NPL opener
At the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Janakpur batted first after losing the toss and scored 130 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in the allotted 20 overs.
Nov 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Singha Durbar resumes issuance of entry passes under regular system
Singha Durbar resumes issuance of entry passes under regular...
Previously, different ministries and government bodies issued passes from separate counters. However, after several of these counters and related structures were vandalized and set on fire during the protests, the pass-issuance process had been suspended.
Nov 17, 2025