WORLD
Why SpaceX IPO plan is generating so much buzz
Why SpaceX IPO plan is generating so much buzz
According to Bloomberg and the financial data platform PitchBook, the IPO could raise more than $30 billion, an unprecedented sum for a deal of this kind and far more than the $10 billion the company has raised since its inception.
Dec 14, 2025
POLITICS
Former Minister Amod Prasad Upadhyay passes away
Former Minister Amod Prasad Upadhyay passes away
Upadhyay, who had remained inactive in politics in recent years, died late last night at the age of 92. A permanent resident of Biratnagar Metropolitan City–7, he had been suffering from cancer and was undergoing treatment, according to his family.
Dec 14, 2025
Health
Tobacco toll soars: Deaths double in just five years
Tobacco toll soars: Deaths double in just five years
Despite more than two decades of campaigns and regulations aimed at controlling tobacco use, the situation has moved in the opposite direction. Consumption has grown at an alarming pace, and the number of deaths caused by tobacco-related illnesses has surged sharply.
Dec 14, 2025
International
Brown University shooting leaves two dead
Brown University shooting leaves two dead
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley confirmed that two people died at the scene, while eight others were taken to Rhode Island Hospital with critical but stable injuries. Emergency services were alerted around 4:05 pm local time after a 911 call reported an active shooter near the university grounds, acco...
Dec 14, 2025
SOCIETY
Kathmandu’s minimum temperature drops to 5.4°C
Kathmandu’s minimum temperature drops to 5.4°C
The minimum temperature recorded at 5:45 am today stood at 5.4 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is expected to reach 19 degrees Celsius.
Dec 14, 2025
ECONOMY
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 144.97
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 144.97
The buying rate of one euro has been fixed at Rs 169.24 and the selling rate at Rs 169.95. One UK pound sterling is being bought at Rs 193.02 and sold at Rs 193.82. The Swiss franc is set at Rs 181.48 for buying and Rs 182.24 for selling.
Dec 14, 2025
SPORTS
All eyes on the trophy, Car followed: Captain Paudel
All eyes on the trophy, Car followed: Captain Paudel
Speaking to reporters after defeating Sudurpaschim Royals in the final at Kirtipur on Saturday, Paudel said the journey from a poor start to becoming champions felt unreal.
Dec 14, 2025
POLITICS
76 years of communist movement: UML reaches 11th general convention
76 years of communist movement: UML reaches 11th general con...
The Nepal Communist Party was founded on April 22, 1949 (Baisakh 10, 2006 BS), under the leadership of Pushpa Lal Shrestha. The founding members included Niranjan Govind Baidya, Nar Bahadur Karmacharya, Narayan Bilas Joshi and Moti Devi Shrestha. The party began from a house at 28 Navin Sarkar Lane,...
Dec 14, 2025
SPORTS
Lumbini Lions cap fairytale run with maiden NPL crown, Sudurpaschim fall to final jinx
Lumbini Lions cap fairytale run with maiden NPL crown, Sudur...
The triumph marked a disappointing repeat for Sudurpashchim, who suffered their second consecutive defeat in the NPL final. They had finished runners-up in the inaugural season as well, losing to Janakpur Bolts, who failed to reach the playoffs this season.
Dec 14, 2025
OPINION
Finding Species First: Nepal’s Conservation Challenge
Finding Species First: Nepal’s Conservation Challenge
Nepal’s rich insect biodiversity remains largely undocumented. Effective conservation and sustainable management require urgent nationwide insect surveys, strengthened research institutions, and citizen participation to record and protect these vital species before they vanish.
Dec 14, 2025