WORLD
US stops scheduling visa interviews for foreign students while it expands social media vet...
US stops scheduling visa interviews for foreign students whi...
The State Department has halted the scheduling of new visa interviews for foreign students hoping to study in the U.S. while it prepares to expand the screening of their activity on social media, officials said.
May 28, 2025
WORLD
EU chief slams Israel's 'abhorrent' strikes on Gaza civilian sites
EU chief slams Israel's 'abhorrent' strikes on Gaza civilian...
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen denounced as "abhorrent" Israel's deadly wave of strikes on civilian facilities in Gaza including a school, during a call with Jordan's King Abdullah II on Tuesday.
May 28, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt looks for more tax bases to increase revenue sources
Govt looks for more tax bases to increase revenue sources
The government is almost at the final stage of drafting the annual budget for the fiscal year 2025/26 amid a number of ongoing economic challenges that include increasing sources of government revenue while introducing programs to boost confidence of the private sector and the general public towards...
May 28, 2025
Health
Health Ministry begins preparations to prevent monsoon epidemics
Health Ministry begins preparations to prevent monsoon epide...
The Ministry of Health and Population has begun early preparations to prevent and respond to disease outbreaks expected during the upcoming monsoon season.
May 27, 2025
SOCIETY
Transport entrepreneurs announce indefinite nationwide strike from June 2
Transport entrepreneurs announce indefinite nationwide strik...
The Struggle Committee has put forward a list of seven demands. It warned that if these are not addressed, transport entrepreneurs will stage a protest by displaying black flags on vehicles across all six provinces on June 1, followed by an indefinite halt to services beginning June 2, with vehicles...
May 27, 2025
SOCIETY
Authorities drop charges against Annie Kunwar, release follows lack of evidence
Authorities drop charges against Annie Kunwar, release follo...
The Kathmandu District Police Range had submitted a report recommending charges against her. However, the District Government Attorney's Office concluded that there was insufficient evidence to support her involvement and declined to file a case.
May 27, 2025
POLITICS
Pro-monarchy leaders say their protest will be a ‘peaceful satyagraha’
Pro-monarchy leaders say their protest will be a ‘peaceful s...
Leaders advocating for the restoration of monarchy and the declaration of Nepal as a Hindu state, while demanding the abolition of federalism, have announced that the “people’s movement” they plan to launch from May 29 will be a ‘peaceful satyagraha’.
May 27, 2025
ECONOMY
75 years of Annapurna’s historic ascent: separate diamond jubilee celebrations to be held...
75 years of Annapurna’s historic ascent: separate diamond ju...
To commemorate that historic day-the first successful ascent of a peak over 8,000 meters-authorities are preparing to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee on both the northern and southern flanks of Annapurna. People refer to the northern side as North Annapurna and the southern side as South Annapurna.
May 27, 2025
SOCIETY
11 dead, 67 injured in fire incidents in a month
11 dead, 67 injured in fire incidents in a month
Altogether 11 people have lost their lives and 67 were injured in fire incidents across the country in the last one month. The deceased include three men, five women and three children, according to the Nepal Police.
May 27, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt’s New Town Projects face slow progress, only 2% progress achieved in 14 years
Govt’s New Town Projects face slow progress, only 2% progres...
The government has envisioned developing new cities in 54 locations along the Mid-Hill and Postal Highways, as well as in the Himalayan region, each capable of accommodating at least 100,000 people.
May 27, 2025