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
Editorial
Big Gains, Bigger Challenges
Big Gains, Bigger Challenges
Nepal’s Tiger Conservation Faces Climate Threats
Nov 18, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt terminates 25 fraudulent road projects
Govt terminates 25 fraudulent road projects
Issuing a notice today, the Road Division Office, Kathmandu mentioned that contracts of 25 sick and stalled projects were terminated. The contracts of terminated projects were signed from the fiscal year 2067/68 BS to 2079/80.
Nov 17, 2025
POLITICS
DoMLI confirms traces of Nepali, foreign currency in ashes of NC and Maoist leaders’ homes
DoMLI confirms traces of Nepali, foreign currency in ashes o...
A forensic report has confirmed traces of Nepali and foreign currency in ashes collected from the burnt homes of top leaders belonging to Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN (Maoist Center) during the Gen Z protests, prompting money-laundering investigations. DoMLI and CIB have begun further probes based o...
Nov 17, 2025