POLITICS
Nepali migrants rally for voting rights abroad, survey exposes awareness gaps
Nepali migrants rally for voting rights abroad, survey expos...
A recent perception survey has revealed strong support among Nepali migrant workers for the right to vote from abroad. The study, jointly conducted by the Law and Policy Forum for Social Justice (LAPSOJ) and Shramik Sanjal Kathmandu, surveyed 6,485 Nepali workers across seven major labor destination...
Sep 06, 2025
ECONOMY
Bhagwat Bhattarai elected President of SEJON
Bhagwat Bhattarai elected President of SEJON
Bhagwat Bhattarai has been elected president of the Nepal Economic Journalists’ Society (SEJON), defeating his closest rival, Bishwas Regmi, by 18 votes. Bhattarai received 110 votes, while Regmi secured 92.
Sep 06, 2025
ECONOMY
Poudel and Basyal appointed to lead NRIC and NEPSE
Poudel and Basyal appointed to lead NRIC and NEPSE
The government has appointed chairpersons of Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) and Nepal Reinsurance Company (NRIC).
Sep 06, 2025
ECONOMY
14 aspirants applied for the NIA chairperson
14 aspirants applied for the NIA chairperson
The government received applications from 14 aspirants for the position of chairman of the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA).
Sep 06, 2025
ECONOMY
Share investors loss Rs 101 billion as NEPSE falls 61.23 points in a week
Share investors loss Rs 101 billion as NEPSE falls 61.23 poi...
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) lost 61.23 points last week, amid the low confidence of investors in the share market.
Sep 06, 2025
WORLD
India's Modi says ties with US still 'very positive'
India's Modi says ties with US still 'very positive'
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Saturday New Delhi and Washington still shared "very positive" ties, after US President Donald Trump reaffirmed their personal friendship and downplayed his earlier remarks about "losing India" to China.
Sep 06, 2025
Business & Economy
Nepal, China to resume cross-border trade via Korala checkpoint from Monday
Nepal, China to resume cross-border trade via Korala checkpo...
Nepal and China have agreed to open the Korala border in Mustang for commercial trade starting Monday, providing an alternative route as Rasuwagadhi and Tatopani remain closed due to monsoon floods and landslides.Traders expect relief ahead of the Dashain and Tihar festivals, though poor road condit...
Sep 06, 2025
Business & Economy
Gold price soars 6,800 per tola in a week to hit new record
Gold price soars 6,800 per tola in a week to hit new record
The price of gold in the domestic market increased by Rs 6,800 per tola (11.6638 grams) last week, taking the price of the precious metal to a new height of Rs 210,400 per tola.
Sep 06, 2025
WORLD
Iran executes man over attack on security forces at 2022 protests
Iran executes man over attack on security forces at 2022 pro...
Mehran Bahramian was found to have been among a group of people who opened fire on a vehicle carrying security personnel in the city of Semirom in the central province of Isfahan, killing officer Mohsen Rezaei and injuring others, the judiciary's Mizan Online news website said.
Sep 06, 2025
WORLD
Israel army urges Gaza City residents to leave for 'humanitarian zone'
Israel army urges Gaza City residents to leave for 'humanita...
In a message to the city's residents posted on social media, army spokesman Avichay Adraee said: "Take this opportunity to move early to the (Al-Mawasi) humanitarian zone and join the thousands of people who have already gone there."
Sep 06, 2025