SOCIETY
Impact of Cyclone Montha weakening
Impact of Cyclone Montha weakening
Weather across the country is gradually improving after being affected by Cyclone ‘Montha’ that developed over the Bay of Bengal, though light rainfall remains possible in some areas
Nov 02, 2025
Editorial
Preparing Farmers for Climate Extremes
Preparing Farmers for Climate Extremes
The untimely rainfall has pushed farmers into severe economic, social, and psychological crises. A few months ago, drought had dried up the fields; now, the fields with paddy ready for harvest have been submerged. This extreme imbalance in nature is a direct manifestation of climate change
Nov 02, 2025
ECONOMY
43 local governments fail to unveil their budgets even after Q1 end
43 local governments fail to unveil their budgets even after...
A total of 43 local governments have failed to endorse their financial plans even after the first quarter-end of the current fiscal year (FY).
Nov 01, 2025
Business & Economy
CD ratio of commercial banks comes down to as low as 60.72 percent
CD ratio of commercial banks comes down to as low as 60.72 p...
The credit-to-deposit (CD) ratio of commercial banks has dropped to as low as 60.72 percent due to excessive deposit collection amid low demand for loans.
Nov 01, 2025
SOCIETY
Two held in Jhapa after missing man’s body found buried under bridge
Two held in Jhapa after missing man’s body found buried unde...
Body of 33-year-old Saroj Sharma, a resident of Shivasatakshi-10, Maidhar, was discovered wrapped in black plastic and buried beneath the Bering Bridge in Jhapa Rural Municipality-5.
Nov 01, 2025
SOCIETY
Four ways Nepalis overseas could vote — EC begins pilot for March 5 HoR polls
Four ways Nepalis overseas could vote — EC begins pilot for...
Nepal’s Election Commission is preparing to pilot overseas voting in 10–15 countries for the March 5 election, with four voting models under consideration — in-person, online, postal and proxy voting. Despite logistical and security challenges, officials say at least a few in-perso...
Nov 01, 2025
POLITICS
TU begins hunting missing scholars, eyes Rs 2 billion recovery
TU begins hunting missing scholars, eyes Rs 2 billion recove...
A committee led by Assistant Professor Dr. Jeevan Kafle was formed to investigate teachers who availed study leave but either did not complete their studies or failed to return to TU. Based on the committee’s report, TU has initiated efforts to locate these individuals. According to the report...
Nov 01, 2025
WORLD
China to exempt some Nexperia orders from export ban
China to exempt some Nexperia orders from export ban
Anxiety over chip shortages began when Dutch officials invoked a Cold War-era law in late September to effectively take control of Nexperia, whose parent company Wingtech is backed by the Chinese government.
Nov 01, 2025
POLITICS
Unified Socialist cadres opposed to merger with Maoist Centre hold separate meeting
Unified Socialist cadres opposed to merger with Maoist Centr...
While the faction led by party chairman Madhav Kumar Nepal supports the merger, a group led by senior leader Jhalanath Khanal has begun holding separate discussions in Sukedhara, aiming to strengthen the existing party structure rather than merge.
Nov 01, 2025
POLITICS
‘No ifs, no buts — party must hold general convention before polls’: NC leader Paudel
‘No ifs, no buts — party must hold general convention before...
Paudel argued that the party’s electoral performance would improve only if it goes to the public with a renewed mandate and leadership.
Nov 01, 2025