WORLD
Army colonel sworn in as Madagascar president
Army colonel sworn in as Madagascar president
Randrianirina led the CAPSAT army unit that mutinied and joined anti-government protesters before announcing the military had taken over after Rajoelina was impeached for desertion of duty on Tuesday.
Oct 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Police chief expresses grief over ‘unimaginable losses’ during the Gen Z movement
Police chief expresses grief over ‘unimaginable losses’ duri...
IGP Khapung underscored the increasing demand for the expansion of police presence across the country. He said that the country now requires new police units in 939 locations and the upgrading of more than 400 existing offices.
Oct 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepali Army says 586 firearms returned to police after Gen Z unrest
Nepali Army says 586 firearms returned to police after Gen Z...
According to the NA, a total of 978 firearms were either looted or lost on September 9, and 307 police stations across the country were damaged—most of them set on fire.
Oct 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Michael Foley appointed as CEO of Ncell
Michael Foley appointed as CEO of Ncell
Ncell has appointed Michael Foley as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective November 1, 2025.
Oct 17, 2025
POLITICS
Finance Minister invites global community to visit Nepal
Finance Minister invites global community to visit Nepal
He assured that tourists visiting Nepal would always be welcomed with warm hospitality and world-class services.
Oct 17, 2025
POLITICS
Home Minister Aryal acknowledges shortage of resources to police ahead of election
Home Minister Aryal acknowledges shortage of resources to po...
Aryal also acknowledged that the Gen Z movement further deteriorated police condition which was resource constrained. Both the institutional and personal property of the police were heavily looted and burned during the protest.
Oct 17, 2025
WORLD
Nearly 900 mn poor people exposed to climate shocks, UN warns
Nearly 900 mn poor people exposed to climate shocks, UN warn...
"No one is immune to the increasingly frequent and stronger climate change effects like droughts, floods, heat waves, and air pollution, but it's the poorest among us who are facing the harshest impact," Haoliang Xu, acting administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, told AFP in a sta...
Oct 17, 2025
POLITICS
Usha Kiran demands Oli’s resignation at ongoing UML CC meeting
Usha Kiran demands Oli’s resignation at ongoing UML CC meeti...
Stating that the main political task in the country at present is the reorganization of political parties, she emphasized that restructuring the UML is crucial to that end. She noted that the Nepali Congress has already begun its internal reorganization and said it is now the UML’s turn.
Oct 17, 2025
WORLD
Army colonel set to be sworn in as Madagascar president
Army colonel set to be sworn in as Madagascar president
Amid international criticism, including from the United Nations, Randrianirina denied he had initiated a coup, pointing to the constitutional court's backing of his new role.
Oct 17, 2025
POLITICS
Gen Z activist Miraj Dhungana announces formation of political party
Gen Z activist Miraj Dhungana announces formation of politic...
More details about the party’s agenda and structure will be shared at a press conference scheduled for Saturday at Everest Hotel in Kathmandu.
Oct 17, 2025