WORLD
No magic fix: 'Harry Potter' stars banned from driving
No magic fix: 'Harry Potter' stars banned from driving
Two stars of the "Harry Potter" films, including actress Emma Watson, were each banned from driving for six months Wednesday after being caught speeding in separate incidents.
Jul 17, 2025
OPINION
Unlocking Nepal’s Digital Future: A Call for Courage, Collaboration, and Collective Growth
Unlocking Nepal’s Digital Future: A Call for Courage, Collab...
In the ever-evolving economic activity in our region, we are at a point where technology is not just shaping the way we live, but redefining how we connect, transact, and grow together. For Nepal, this is not just a moment of transformation—it is a moment of decision.
Jul 17, 2025
POLITICS
Newly appointed minister Neupane assumes office
Newly appointed minister Neupane assumes office
Following the resignation of Rajkumar Gupta as MoFAGA after being involved in a Rs 7.8 million bribery audiotape scandal, Minister Neupane was appointed as the new minister on Tuesday.
Jul 17, 2025
WORLD
Astronomers observe birth of a solar system for first time
Astronomers observe birth of a solar system for first time
The new planetary system is forming around the baby star HOPS-315 -- which resembles our own Sun in its youth -- 1,300 light years from Earth in the Orion Nebula.
Jul 17, 2025
Market
Forex Update: US dollar rate increases
Forex Update: US dollar rate increases
According to the NRB, the US dollar rate has increased.
Jul 17, 2025
POLITICS
Minister Adhikari's Rs 3.2 million bribery audiotape leaked
Minister Adhikari's Rs 3.2 million bribery audiotape leaked
According to the audio, Minister Adhikari received Rs 3.2 million through his son.
Jul 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy rainfall likely in five provinces
Heavy rainfall likely in five provinces
Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim Provinces.
Jul 17, 2025
POLITICS
Cooling-off period error stemmed from trust in staff: MP Khatiwada
Cooling-off period error stemmed from trust in staff: MP Kha...
Ramhari Khatiwada, chair of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee, has stated that trusting government officials led to the blunder in the cooling-off period provision.
Jul 17, 2025
SOCIETY
TU Cricket Stadium builders face daily Rs 200,000 penalty for missing deadline
TU Cricket Stadium builders face daily Rs 200,000 penalty fo...
As per the contract agreement, the companies must now pay a daily fine of 0.05 percent of the total project cost, which amounts to approximately Rs 200,000 per day.
Jul 17, 2025
Editorial
Dengue Awareness Must Go Beyond Symbolism
Dengue Awareness Must Go Beyond Symbolism
At present, dengue control campaigns in Nepal have increasingly become ritualistic—symbolic rather than impactful. Just as mosquitoes have spread across the country, dengue has started to become a year-round concern.
Jul 17, 2025