POLITICS
Deuba to skip UML General Convention opening ceremony
Deuba to skip UML General Convention opening ceremony
NC President Sher Bahadur Deuba will skip the opening of CPN-UML’s 11th National Convention, with Acting President Purna Bahadur Khadka attending on his behalf.
Dec 13, 2025
POLITICS
Cultural pageantry sets the tone for UML’s 11th national convention
Cultural pageantry sets the tone for UML’s 11th national con...
A vibrant cultural display has set the tone for the CPN-UML’s 11th National Convention in Bhaktapur, with colourful processions and traditional dances highlighting Nepal’s diverse heritage.
Dec 13, 2025
ECONOMY
Investors lose Rs 40 billion as NEPSE declines 23.80 points in a week
Investors lose Rs 40 billion as NEPSE declines 23.80 points...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week declined 23.80 points (0.90 percent) revealing the continuity of low confidence among the investors.
Dec 13, 2025
POLITICS
UML chairman contender Pokharel voices dissent over list of 108 nominated delegates
UML chairman contender Pokharel voices dissent over list of...
Senior Vice Chair Ishwar Pokharel has objected to the list of 108 nominated delegates at the CPN-UML’s 11th National Convention, alleging it was published unilaterally despite an agreement to finalize it jointly with party chair KP Sharma Oli.
Dec 13, 2025
POLITICS
US says Mexico agrees to water treaty obligations
US says Mexico agrees to water treaty obligations
The U.S.A and Mexico reached a water-sharing agreement after President Trump threatened sanctions. Mexico will release 202,000 acre-feet of water to meet its obligations under a 1944 treaty, with the full deal to be finalized by January.
Dec 13, 2025
ECONOMY
US Dollar hits record high, deepening pressure on Nepal’s economy
US Dollar hits record high, deepening pressure on Nepal’s ec...
The US dollar climbed to a record high of Rs 144.37 on Saturday, intensifying pressure on Nepal’s import-dependent economy.
Dec 13, 2025
POLITICS
UML convention: Police deployed with trained dogs for security
UML convention: Police deployed with trained dogs for securi...
To prevent any untoward incidents, the Nepal Police have deployed a team with specially trained dogs. Police conducted thorough checks at key areas of the venue, with the dogs assisting in inspection.
Dec 13, 2025
SOCIETY
Man dies in wild elephant attack in Morang
Man dies in wild elephant attack in Morang
Police reported that 60-year-old Bhawkrishna Ghimire of Sundarharaicha Municipality–12, Biratchok, died at the scene.
Dec 13, 2025
POLITICS
11th UML convention: Leaders scramble for key party posts
11th UML convention: Leaders scramble for key party posts
In a Secretariat meeting held on Friday, UML accepted the supremacy of the second Statute Convention and decided that this national convention will have 15 central office-bearers and a 251-member central committee
Dec 13, 2025
WORLD
EU set to freeze Russian assets as Ukraine funding deal nears
EU set to freeze Russian assets as Ukraine funding deal near...
Most of the money sits at Belgium based clearing house Euroclear, and EU leaders want to seal a deal at next week’s summit that would use the funds as backing for a major loan to Ukraine, aimed at sustaining its military and keeping the economy afloat, according to the BBC.
Dec 13, 2025