ECONOMY
Life insurance coverage reaches record 47.39% despite rise in policy surrenders: NIA
Life insurance coverage reaches record 47.39% despite rise i...
The Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) has reported a record-high life insurance penetration rate of 47.39 percent of the country’s population as of mid-May, despite a growing number of policy surrenders.
Jun 08, 2025
WORLD
Russia launches major attack on Ukraine, killing 5
Russia launches major attack on Ukraine, killing 5
Russia unleashed a barrage of missiles, drones and bombs across Ukraine early Saturday, killing at least five people as it retaliated for a brazen attack by Kyiv on air bases days earlier.
Jun 08, 2025
WORLD
Trump says Musk has 'lost his mind' as feud fallout mounts
Trump says Musk has 'lost his mind' as feud fallout mounts
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Elon Musk had "lost his mind" but insisted he wanted to move on from the fiery split with his billionaire former ally.
Jun 07, 2025
ECONOMY
Experts criticize budget 2025/26 for failing to address economic challenges
Experts criticize budget 2025/26 for failing to address econ...
Economic experts have raised concerns that Nepal's upcoming fiscal budget will fail to address the country's pressing economic challenges.
Jun 07, 2025
ECONOMY
Gandak Canal fully operational, irrigation area expands fivefold: Lawmaker Chaudhary
Gandak Canal fully operational, irrigation area expands five...
Nepali Congress (NC) lawmaker Binod Chaudhary has announced that the Gandak Canal in western Nawalparasi is now fully operational, significantly expanding its irrigation coverage.
Jun 07, 2025
WORLD
Iran says US travel ban reflects 'racist mentality'
Iran says US travel ban reflects 'racist mentality'
Tehran denounced on Saturday the US travel ban on Iranians and citizens of 11 other mostly Middle Eastern and African countries, saying Washington's decision was a sign of a "racist mentality".
Jun 07, 2025
WORLD
India: Helicopter makes emergency landing on Uttarakhand Highway; all passengers safe
India: Helicopter makes emergency landing on Uttarakhand Hig...
The helicopter's collective control reportedly got stuck during take-off from the Badasu (Sersi) helipad. Though a car was damaged in the landing, all passengers escaped unharmed. The pilot sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital.
Jun 07, 2025
Market
Share investors lose Rs 84 billion as NEPSE declines 52.10 points in a week
Share investors lose Rs 84 billion as NEPSE declines 52.10 p...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week declined 52.10 points as the appointment of new governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) and government’s announcement of budget for the next fiscal year failed to boost confidence of investors.
Jun 07, 2025
SOCIETY
Landslide buries Nepal-China border pillar No. 71
Landslide buries Nepal-China border pillar No. 71
Flooding in the northern region of Kimathanka in Sankhuwasabha district has buried a border pillar marking the Nepal-China boundary.
Jun 07, 2025
WORLD
U.S. stocks rally after key jobs report
U.S. stocks rally after key jobs report
U.S. stocks advanced on Friday, as investors reacted positively to the U.S. nonfarm payroll report and growing signs that tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk may be cooling.
Jun 07, 2025