POLITICS
Valley Mayors Forum representatives meet with PM Karki, Mayor Balen skips
Valley Mayors Forum representatives meet with PM Karki, Mayo...
During the meeting held on Monday evening at Baluwatar with a delegation from the Valley Mayors Forum, the local leaders expressed their confidence that elections under Prime Minister Karki's guidance will be conducted successfully and pledged their full support for this endeavour.
Nov 18, 2025
WORLD
Macron, Zelensky sign accord for Ukraine to buy French fighter jets
Macron, Zelensky sign accord for Ukraine to buy French fight...
The letter of intent inked by the two leaders sets out possible future contracts for Ukraine to acquire 100 Rafale fighter jets "with their associated weapons", the French presidency said.
Nov 18, 2025
POLITICS
Supreme Court withholds dismissal of five parliamentarians
Supreme Court withholds dismissal of five parliamentarians
Speaker Ram Chandra Mandal had dismissed five provincial assembly members of Janata Samajwadi Party Nepal and Nagarik Unmukti Party from their posts on November 13.
Nov 18, 2025
WORLD
Tom Cruise receives honorary Oscar for illustrious career
Tom Cruise receives honorary Oscar for illustrious career
To the sound of the "Mission Impossible" theme tune, a hallmark of the 63-year-old actor's career, Cruise took to the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles to applause from peers including Colin Farrell and Emilio Estevez, with whom he has shared the screen, and the renowned Steven Spielberg, wh...
Nov 18, 2025
ECONOMY
Daramkhola hydropower project begins power production
Daramkhola hydropower project begins power production
The project with a capacity of 9.6 megawatts is developed by Daramkhola Hydro Energy Limited. The power produced by the project is also connected to the central transmission line, officials said.
Nov 18, 2025
WORLD
Pilgrim bus crash near Saudi Arabia's Medina kills 45: Indian police
Pilgrim bus crash near Saudi Arabia's Medina kills 45: India...
"The tragic bus accident involving Indian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia is deeply distressing," V.C. Sajjanar, police commissioner for the city of Hyderabad, where many of the Indian citizens were reported to have come from, told reporters.
Nov 18, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt misses revenue collection target again
Govt misses revenue collection target again
According to the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the government set a revenue collection target of Rs 425.23 billion between mid-July and mid-November. However, actual collection reached only Rs 326.55 billion, leaving a shortfall of Rs 98.68 billion.
Nov 18, 2025
SOCIETY
Dhangadhi youths lead the way toward Mayor Hamal’s greener, brighter city
Dhangadhi youths lead the way toward Mayor Hamal’s greener,...
A school-level art competition and a citywide cycle rally were organised in Dhangadhi to promote environmental awareness and encourage youth engagement in building a “Green, Clean, Safe and Bright” city envisioned by Mayor Gopal Hamal.
Nov 18, 2025
SOCIETY
Medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai arrested
Medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai arrested
Medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai has been arrested on Monday night.
Nov 18, 2025
OPINION
Expanding the Meaning of Doing Politics
Expanding the Meaning of Doing Politics
Gen Z’s political momentum faces challenges from internal divisions and the resurgence of traditional parties, but their continued engagement could reshape Nepal’s future. Educating themselves about politics and finding common strategies to push for generational change is crucial to avoi...
Nov 18, 2025