SOCIETY
Foreign employment dreams at risk as fraud networks flourish in Nepal
Foreign employment dreams at risk as fraud networks flourish...
Nepalis drawn by such temptations are shown the dream of foreign employment, but in reality, they are often left stranded. For many, foreign employment is a last hope to fulfil their aspirations, and brokers have turned this hope into a widespread business.
Dec 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Two arrested for trafficking Nepalis to Myanmar for cyber scams
Two arrested for trafficking Nepalis to Myanmar for cyber sc...
Nepal Police have arrested two men for trafficking Nepalis to Myanmar under the pretence of high-paying jobs and forcing them into cyber-scamming operations under inhumane conditions.
Dec 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Elderly man dies in truck–car collision
Elderly man dies in truck–car collision
The deceased has been identified as Bhakta Bahadur Khatri, 79, a resident of Sigaul in Nijgadh Municipality-3, Bara.
Dec 12, 2025
POLITICS
Samabesi Samajwadi Party unveils manifesto, calls for ‘cybernetic democratic federalism’
Samabesi Samajwadi Party unveils manifesto, calls for ‘cyber...
The Samabesi Samajwadi Party unveiled a manifesto proposing “Cybernetic Democratic Federalism,” shifting power to local governments with tech-driven citizen participation and a focus on social inclusion and environmental justice.
Dec 12, 2025
POLITICS
CIAA keeping a close eye on two former ministers
CIAA keeping a close eye on two former ministers
CIAA is investigating former Home Minister Lekhak for running an illegal visit visa extortion racket and former Koshi Province CM Rai for alleged embezzlement through project DPRs. Six individuals have been charged in the visa case, while Rai denies involvement.
Dec 12, 2025
WORLD
US slaps sanctions on Maduro relatives as Venezuela war fears build
US slaps sanctions on Maduro relatives as Venezuela war fear...
The move came as the White House said it will bring an oil tanker seized by American forces off the Venezuelan coast to a port in the United States, adding to growing fears of open conflict between the two countries.
Dec 12, 2025
SOCIETY
NRNA meets FinMin Khanal to push forward Nepal Development Fund
NRNA meets FinMin Khanal to push forward Nepal Development F...
NRNA President Mahesh Kumar Shrestha met Finance Minister Rameshwar Khanal to push policy and regulatory changes needed to launch the Rs 10 billion NRNA Nepal Development Fund, which aims to mobilize major diaspora investment in Nepal’s infrastructure sector.
Dec 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Santosh Pariyar nominated for Dr Ambedkar International Award for Social Change
Santosh Pariyar nominated for Dr Ambedkar International Awar...
Santosh Pariyar, Chairman of the Pragatisheel Loktantrik Party’s Presidium, has been nominated for India’s Dr. Ambedkar International Award for Social Change 2025 for his contributions to social justice and efforts to end discrimination in Nepali society.
Dec 12, 2025
WORLD
Thai PM dissolves parliament, paving way for national elections
Thai PM dissolves parliament, paving way for national electi...
The move comes earlier than expected and just three months after Anutin Charnvirakul -- of the conservative Bhumjaithai party -- became prime minister when his predecessor was removed from office over an ethics violation.
Dec 12, 2025
POLITICS
Five NC leaders recommended from Kathmandu Constituency 2 for HoR polls
Five NC leaders recommended from Kathmandu Constituency 2 fo...
The recommended names include, Kabir Sharma, Lokesh Dhakal, Pratima Gautam, Manish Koirala and U P Lamichhane.
Dec 12, 2025