Dec 12, 2025

WORLD

Bangladesh sets first post-uprising polls for February 12

Bangladesh sets first post-uprising polls for February 12

A referendum on a landmark democratic reform charter will also be held on the same day, Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin said in a television broadcast to the nation.

A referendum on a landmark democratic reform charter will also be held on the same day, Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin said in a television broadcast to the nation.

Dec 12, 2025

Dec 12, 2025

OPINION

Fixing Nepal’s Broken Medico-Legal System

Fixing Nepal’s Broken Medico-Legal System

Nepal’s medico-legal procedure for rape cases lacks clear guidelines, leaving survivors vulnerable to inconsistent examinations and secondary trauma. A comprehensive national framework is urgently needed to protect victims’ rights, ensure proper evidence collection, and uphold justice.

Nepal’s medico-legal procedure for rape cases lacks clear guidelines, leaving survivors vulnerable to inconsistent examinations and secondary trauma. A comprehensive national framework is urgently needed to protect victims’ rights, ensure proper evidence collection, and uphold justice.

Dec 12, 2025

Dec 12, 2025

SOCIETY

Former TIA Immigration Chief Bhattarai among seven charged in visit-visa extortion scam

Former TIA Immigration Chief Bhattarai among seven charged i...

Bhattarai, who was earlier arrested on May 21 by CIAA security personnel from his workplace at Tribhuvan International Airport, where he served as Chief of Immigration, is facing a recovery claim of Rs 7.98 million.

Bhattarai, who was earlier arrested on May 21 by CIAA security personnel from his workplace at Tribhuvan International Airport, where he served as Chief of Immigration, is facing a recovery claim of Rs 7.98 million.

Dec 12, 2025

Dec 12, 2025

Editorial

Agreement or Appeasement?

Agreement or Appeasement?

Prime Minister Karki’s 10-point agreement with Gen-Z has raised doubts over trust, legality and political consensus.

Prime Minister Karki’s 10-point agreement with Gen-Z has raised doubts over trust, legality and political consensus.

Dec 12, 2025

Dec 11, 2025

POLITICS

Cabinet approves agreement with Gen Z

Cabinet approves agreement with Gen Z

Minister for Communications and Information Technology Kharel stated that the government decided to endorse the agreement between PM Karki and Gen Z representatives and to publish it in the official gazette.

Minister for Communications and Information Technology Kharel stated that the government decided to endorse the agreement between PM Karki and Gen Z representatives and to publish it in the official gazette.

Dec 11, 2025

Dec 11, 2025

ECONOMY

Gen-Z protests inflict Rs 84.45 billion in damage, 2,353 lose jobs

Gen-Z protests inflict Rs 84.45 billion in damage, 2,353 los...

Reconstruction costs are estimated at Rs 24.69 billion at the federal level, Rs 3.74 billion at the provincial level and Rs 7.86 billion at the local level.

Reconstruction costs are estimated at Rs 24.69 billion at the federal level, Rs 3.74 billion at the provincial level and Rs 7.86 billion at the local level.

Dec 11, 2025

Dec 11, 2025

SPORTS

Lumbini Lions and Sudurpaschim Royals to compete in NPL 2025 final on Saturday

Lumbini Lions and Sudurpaschim Royals to compete in NPL 2025...

Lumbini Lions have reached the final of Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025, defeating Biratnagar Kings by 40 runs.

Lumbini Lions have reached the final of Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025, defeating Biratnagar Kings by 40 runs.

Dec 11, 2025

Dec 11, 2025

ECONOMY

SEBON approves Ridge Line Energy to issue IPO worth Rs 260.7 million

SEBON approves Ridge Line Energy to issue IPO worth Rs 260.7...

The company is set to float 2,607,000 shares, equivalent to Rs 260.7 million at a face value of Rs 100 per share. This IPO represents 20 percent of the company’s paid-up capital.

The company is set to float 2,607,000 shares, equivalent to Rs 260.7 million at a face value of Rs 100 per share. This IPO represents 20 percent of the company’s paid-up capital.

Dec 11, 2025

Dec 11, 2025

SOCIETY

CNP to conduct tiger census from December 16

CNP to conduct tiger census from December 16

The three-month survey is conducted every four years. According to CNP Information Officer Abinash Thapa Magar, enumerators will undergo orientation on December 16–17.

The three-month survey is conducted every four years. According to CNP Information Officer Abinash Thapa Magar, enumerators will undergo orientation on December 16–17.

Dec 11, 2025

Dec 11, 2025

Market

GCRPPB calls for release of all Bhutanese political prisoners

GCRPPB calls for release of all Bhutanese political prisoner...

On the 77th International Human Rights Day, the Global Campaign for the Release of Political Prisoners in Bhutan (GCRPPB) has urged the Bhutanese government to immediately free all political detainees who have spent decades behind bars.

On the 77th International Human Rights Day, the Global Campaign for the Release of Political Prisoners in Bhutan (GCRPPB) has urged the Bhutanese government to immediately free all political detainees who have spent decades behind bars.

Dec 11, 2025