International
European airports hit by 'cyber-related disruption'
European airports hit by 'cyber-related disruption'
At least 10 flights were cancelled out of Brussels Airport and another 17 delayed by over an hour after the system was hit by a “cyberattack” overnight on Friday.
Sep 20, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt allocates Rs 9.80 billion in interest subsidy for businesses hit by Gen Z protest
Govt allocates Rs 9.80 billion in interest subsidy for busin...
The government, in a bid to financially support the private businesses that suffered from the recent vandalism during the Gen Z protests, has released Rs 9.80 billion for interest subsidy on concessional loans.
Sep 20, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal receives FDI pledge of Rs 33.09 billion in two months
Nepal receives FDI pledge of Rs 33.09 billion in two months
Foreign investors pledged to inject Rs 33.09 billion in Nepal in the first two months of the current fiscal year (FY).
Sep 20, 2025
POLITICS
SC did not order social media shutdown: CJ Raut
SC did not order social media shutdown: CJ Raut
Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut has clarified that the Supreme Court did not direct the government to shut down social media.
Sep 20, 2025
International
China extends social media sanctions to Weibo, Kuaishou
China extends social media sanctions to Weibo, Kuaishou
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said the measures would include "summonses for interviews, injunctions to correct breaches within a specified period, warnings and strict sanctions against those responsible".
Sep 20, 2025
Business & Economy
Insurers pledge swift payouts for Gen Z protest damages
Insurers pledge swift payouts for Gen Z protest damages
The Nepal Insurers’ Association (NIA) has pledged to expedite the settlement of claims related to damages caused in the aftermath of the Gen Z movement.
Sep 20, 2025
SOCIETY
PM Karki launches hotline to address public grievances related to govt service delivery
PM Karki launches hotline to address public grievances relat...
PMO requests service recipients to contact the 9851145045 in the event of any misconduct, including undue delays, negligence, bargaining, demands for bribes, unnecessary harassment or disrespectful behavior.
Sep 20, 2025
POLITICS
Gen Z leader Sudan Gurung tells NC General Secy Thapa: ‘Elders cannot lead this way anymor...
Gen Z leader Sudan Gurung tells NC General Secy Thapa: ‘Elde...
Sudan Gurung, a prominent face of the Gen Z movement, has openly voiced his dissatisfaction with the working style of Nepal’s senior political leaders during a meeting with Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Gagan Thapa on Friday.
Sep 20, 2025
WORLD
Indonesia volcano erupts as alert level raised
Indonesia volcano erupts as alert level raised
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,584-metre-high twin-peaked volcano on Flores island, launched into a series of eruptions Friday evening, with the largest at 10:46 pm local time sending volcanic material six kilometres (nealy four miles) above its peak, the volcanology agency said in a statement.
Sep 20, 2025
ECONOMY
A week of unrest leaves investors counting Rs 268 billion in losses
A week of unrest leaves investors counting Rs 268 billion in...
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a dramatic plunge of 160.33 points in a single day of trading last week, leaving investors reeling with heavy losses.
Sep 20, 2025