POLITICS
Raghuji Pant to contest for vice-chairperson
Raghuji Pant to contest for vice-chairperson
Sources close to senior vice-chairperson Ishwar Pokhrel claim that Pant will contest as a candidate from Pokhrel’s panel. A Pokhrel-aligned source said Pant has been named as the vice-chairperson candidate from their panel.
Dec 15, 2025
ECONOMY
NEPSE climbs 6.74 points to 2,601.61, turnover at Rs 3.44 billion
NEPSE climbs 6.74 points to 2,601.61, turnover at Rs 3.44 bi...
After three consecutive days of decline, Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) posted a modest gain on Monday. The NEPSE index rose by 6.74 points to close at 2,601.61
Dec 15, 2025
SPORTS
ACC U-19: Nepal posts 131-run victory target for Bangladesh
ACC U-19: Nepal posts 131-run victory target for Bangladesh
Winning the toss at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai of the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh chose to field first.
Dec 15, 2025
ECONOMY
Standard Chartered Bank Nepal convenes 39th AGM
Standard Chartered Bank Nepal convenes 39th AGM
The bank announced a 19.0% cash dividend on paid-up capital as recommended by the Board of Directors, emphasising its commitment to delivering value to investors.
Dec 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Two killed in motorcycle accident in Rupandehi
Two killed in motorcycle accident in Rupandehi
The accident took place when a motorcycle (Ga 11 Pa 8625) heading towards Bhairahawa from Parasi collided with a parked truck with Indian number plate (HR 55 W 031) ay Parasijhuwa along Bhairahawa-Parasi section.
Dec 15, 2025
WORLD
France returns smuggled dinosaur skeleton to Mongolia
France returns smuggled dinosaur skeleton to Mongolia
France on Monday handed over a 70-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton to Mongolia, which was looted from the Gobi Desert and seized by French customs.
Dec 15, 2025
WORLD
South Korea raids religious group's headquarters over bribery case
South Korea raids religious group's headquarters over briber...
The church, known for its mass weddings, is at the centre of a mounting scandal in South Korea over alleged payments to lawmakers from both ruling and opposition parties.
Dec 15, 2025
SPORTS
ICC chair congratulates CAN for successfully concluding NPL
ICC chair congratulates CAN for successfully concluding NPL
ICC Chairman Jay Shah has congratulated the Cricket Association of Nepal for successfully hosting the Nepal Premier League, praising its management, quality of play, and role in promoting emerging talent.
Dec 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Agni Kharel to contest Secretary post as independent candidate
Agni Kharel to contest Secretary post as independent candida...
Kharel was listed as a candidate for the Central Committee proposed by the KP Sharma Oli faction, which finalized 301 candidates including 19 office-bearers. Kharel stated that he will not contest as a Central Committee member and will contest independently for the secretary position instead.
Dec 15, 2025
WORLD
China sanctions retired Japan general over Taiwan 'collusion'
China sanctions retired Japan general over Taiwan 'collusion...
Shigeru Iwasaki, who was chief of staff of the Japanese Self Defense Forces Joint Staff from 2012 to 2014, was named as an advisor to Taiwan's government in March, according to Taiwanese media.
Dec 15, 2025