WORLD
Sri Lanka doubles troops for flood disaster recovery
Sri Lanka doubles troops for flood disaster recovery
More than two million people -- nearly 10 percent of the population -- have been affected by the disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the worst on the island this century.
Dec 08, 2025
POLITICS
Durga Prasai holds talks with PM and Home Minister
Durga Prasai holds talks with PM and Home Minister
The discussion focuses on key points from the 27-point demand charter Prasai submitted to the government, covering issues related to nationalism, governance reforms, religious freedom, and public security.
Dec 08, 2025
ECONOMY
Egg prices rise four times in 20 days
Egg prices rise four times in 20 days
The Nepal Layers Poultry Farmers Association (NLPFA) has fixed a new support price, which will come into effect from Tuesday.
Dec 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Seven arrested in Sunsari driver murder case
Seven arrested in Sunsari driver murder case
Police have arrested seven individuals in connection with the murder of a city safari (rickshaw) driver in Sunsari.
Dec 08, 2025
POLITICS
Ishwar Pokhrel submits policy proposal for UML General Convention
Ishwar Pokhrel submits policy proposal for UML General Conve...
CPN-UML Senior Vice Chair Ishwar Pokhrel has submitted a policy concept paper prepared for the party’s upcoming General Convention to the party’s central office.
Dec 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Three joint secretaries recommended for promotion to secretary
Three joint secretaries recommended for promotion to secreta...
A meeting of the Promotion Recommendation Committee, chaired by Commission Chair Madhav Prasad Regmi, who is also Chairman of Public Service Commission (PSC), put forward the names of three officials for the position, according to the Promotion Division of the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General...
Dec 08, 2025
SOCIETY
SC order brings brief relief as displaced Hetauda families begin to rebuild
SC order brings brief relief as displaced Hetauda families b...
Residents and shopkeepers in Hetauda have begun sweeping away debris and rubble after the Road Division Office demolished structures encroaching on the town’s main road for an ongoing expansion project.
Dec 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Suspended CAAN DG Adhikari sent to judicial custody
Suspended CAAN DG Adhikari sent to judicial custody
A joint bench of Special Court judges Hemanta Rawal, Dilliraj Shrestha and Bidur Koirala issued the order, according to Special Court Spokesperson Yagyaraj Regmi. Adhikari’s lawyers had petitioned for his release on bail, which the court declined.
Dec 08, 2025
Market
Ncell begins issuing mobile numbers starting with 971
Ncell begins issuing mobile numbers starting with 971
The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) granted Ncell permission on May 28, 2025 to distribute numbers beginning with 971, according to the company. The telecom operator sought an additional range after existing series—980, 981, 982, and 970—were nearly exhausted.
Dec 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Transitional justice must be concluded as key priority: Home Minister Aryal
Transitional justice must be concluded as key priority: Home...
Addressing the opening ceremony of the 17th National Human Rights General Assembly in Lalitpur on Monday, he stressed that strengthening democracy is essential for ensuring effective human rights implementation.
Dec 08, 2025