SOCIETY
APF drafts operational policy to secure upcoming elections
APF drafts operational policy to secure upcoming elections
The Armed Police Force has outlined a 17-point plan to ensure a secure, transparent, and fair House of Representatives election, with specialized units deployed across all electoral areas.
Dec 12, 2025
WORLD
Nobel laureate Machado feared for her life leaving Venezuela
Nobel laureate Machado feared for her life leaving Venezuela
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado revealed she feared for her life during a covert escape from Venezuela to Norway, aided in part by the U.S., to receive the award.
Dec 12, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal’s Swikrit Neupane clinches silver at Asian Youth Para Games
Nepal’s Swikrit Neupane clinches silver at Asian Youth Para...
Swikrit Neupane won a silver medal for Nepal in the U-23 Men’s Singles (Class 7) table tennis event at the Asian Youth Para Games in Dubai after a close 3–2 final against Chinese Taipei’s Ren-Ting Huang.
Dec 12, 2025
POLITICS
Minister Ghising urges voters to choose capable leaders in upcoming election
Minister Ghising urges voters to choose capable leaders in u...
Minister Kulman Ghising urged voters to choose capable and committed leaders in the upcoming March 5 HoR election, stressing that the right leadership is essential for driving meaningful change in the country.
Dec 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Eight people die in fire incidents in one month
Eight people die in fire incidents in one month
The NDRRMA has reported eight deaths in fire incidents over the past month, urging all levels of government and partner agencies to strengthen coordination and public awareness as fire risks rise during the dry season.
Dec 12, 2025
WORLD
EU 2035 combustion-engine ban review: what's at stake
EU 2035 combustion-engine ban review: what's at stake
The European Union is reviewing its 2035 ban on combustion-engine vehicles, with potential impacts on automakers, consumers, and the bloc’s climate goals hanging in the balance.
Dec 12, 2025
POLITICS
UML Vice-Chair Pandey calls for 20% youth representation in Central Committee
UML Vice-Chair Pandey calls for 20% youth representation in...
Vice-Chairman of CPN-UML Surendra Pandey has urged that at least 20 percent of the Central Committee be composed of youth in the upcoming 11th General Convention starting December 13.
Dec 12, 2025
POLITICS
UML gears up for 11th General Convention
UML gears up for 11th General Convention
The CPN-UML’s 11th General Convention is set to open in Bhaktapur on December 13, with a grand Malla-style stage, cultural processions, and preparations to host up to 300,000 attendees.
Dec 12, 2025
SOCIETY
South Korea launches dedicated visa centre in Nepal amid surging demand
South Korea launches dedicated visa centre in Nepal amid sur...
The establishment of the KVAC comes amid a notable rise in visa applications, fuelled by expanding bilateral exchanges between Korea and Nepal. The centre operated by HanaTour has been tasked with managing and streamlining the visa application process.
Dec 12, 2025
POLITICS
PM Karki inducts four new ministers in her cabinet
PM Karki inducts four new ministers in her cabinet
Prime Minister Sushila Karki expanded her interim cabinet with four new ministers, bringing the total to 14, including experts in law, public health, labor, and tourism.
Dec 12, 2025