WORLD
Heavy rain kills at least 50 in Pakistan
Heavy rain kills at least 50 in Pakistan
The majority of the deaths, 43, were recorded in mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the province's Disaster Management Authority.
Aug 15, 2025
POLITICS
PAC meeting postponed after MPs fail to turn up
PAC meeting postponed after MPs fail to turn up
According to PAC Secretary Ekram Giri, only 12 lawmakers attended the meeting, which required at least 51 percent of the members to meet the quorum. The PAC has 26 members.
Aug 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Police open fire in Nepalgunj to arrest drug traffickers
Police open fire in Nepalgunj to arrest drug traffickers
Two suspects were initially pursued and arrested on Friday. The remaining two attempted to flee while throwing stones at police, prompting officers to fire two rounds.
Aug 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Kathmandu metropolis bulldozes squatter settlement in Manohara (Photos)
Kathmandu metropolis bulldozes squatter settlement in Manoha...
Following the demolition, clashes broke out between the squatters and municipal police personnel.
Aug 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Bhaktapur Court demands Rs 110,000 bail from Chakre Milan
Bhaktapur Court demands Rs 110,000 bail from Chakre Milan
In connection with an attempted murder case, the court on Friday set his bail at Rs 110,000. Following the court’s order. He is expected to be released upon payment of the bail amount.
Aug 15, 2025
Health
National Stroke Treatment Management Protocol 2025 approved
National Stroke Treatment Management Protocol 2025 approved
The protocol has been designed to ensure uniformity and consistency in stroke treatment across all health facilities in the country, from local to central levels.
Aug 15, 2025
SOCIETY, POLITICS
Public Procurement Act blamed for delayed fertilizer delivery
Public Procurement Act blamed for delayed fertilizer deliver...
On February 13, PM KP Sharma Oli instructed the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD) to ensure no shortage of chemical fertilizers during the planting season and to control black marketing.
Aug 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Baglung-Beni road repaired at Rs 3.21 million
Baglung-Beni road repaired at Rs 3.21 million
There was a compulsion to make travel riskier when the road that had been used as an alternative to the Maldhunga-Beni stretch was in a dilapidated state due to cracks, potholes, landslide depositions, and scuffing of asphalt.
Aug 15, 2025
SOCIETY
KMC fines Dharahara Tapari Momo Rs 200,000 for hygiene breach
KMC fines Dharahara Tapari Momo Rs 200,000 for hygiene breac...
According to a public notice from KMC, the penalty was imposed after a metal ring was found inside momo prepared for sale and distribution during a routine inspection. The food was also found to be below the required quality standards.
Aug 15, 2025
SOCIETY
PM Oli: Social media in Nepal must come under legal jurisdiction
PM Oli: Social media in Nepal must come under legal jurisdic...
Speaking at the inaugural session of Digital Nepal Conclave 2025 organized by the ICT Foundation, PM Oli said such platforms should be registered in accordance with Nepal’s existing laws, pay taxes and fulfill other obligations. He recalled having already directed the Ministry of Communication...
Aug 15, 2025