WORLD
The frontier at the heart of Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions
The frontier at the heart of Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions
The Taliban administration, like previous Afghan governments, does not recognise the border known as the Durand Line, describing it as "imaginary".
Nov 10, 2025
POLITICS
Oppn parties to move SC against appointment of Madhesh CM Saroj Kumar Yadav
Oppn parties to move SC against appointment of Madhesh CM Sa...
A meeting of non-UML parties held on Monday at the residence of outgoing Chief Minister Jitendra Sonal decided to pursue both legal and political measures. “This incident is an attack on the identity, dignity, and prestige of the Madhesi people. We will raise this issue publicly, seek legal re...
Nov 10, 2025
POLITICS
Ganeshman Singh's 111th birth anniversary being commemorated today
Ganeshman Singh's 111th birth anniversary being commemorated...
Following the triumph of the 2046 BS People's Movement, when then King Birendra offered him the role of Prime Minister, he chose to nominate his fellow leader Krishna Prasad Bhattarai instead, exemplifying a remarkable act of sacrifice in Nepali politics.
Nov 10, 2025
POLITICS
Ram Kumari Jhakri returning to UML today
Ram Kumari Jhakri returning to UML today
Her decision comes amid her dissatisfaction with the majority within the Unified Socialist including party Chair Madhav Kumar Nepal over their move to join the leftist front led by CPN (Maoist Center) Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
Nov 10, 2025
ECONOMY
NPLs of commercial banks reach as high as 7.39 percent amid rising bad debts
NPLs of commercial banks reach as high as 7.39 percent amid...
Due to the rise in NPLs, the banks have allocated an additional amount of Rs 11 billion for provisioning in the first three months of the current fiscal year (FY) as per the regulatory norm mandated by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Nov 10, 2025
ECONOMY
Economy under strain as business confidence plummets
Economy under strain as business confidence plummets
Nearly Rs 1.1 trillion remains idle in the banking system due to limited credit expansion since the protests, leading to excess loanable funds but demand and investment confidence. The demonstrations triggered fear among investors, causing business sentiment to fall and raising concerns of capital f...
Nov 10, 2025
WORLD
Russia's Kaliningrad puts on brave face as isolation bites
Russia's Kaliningrad puts on brave face as isolation bites
Economically hit by being cut-off from its EU neighbours and physically isolated from the rest of Russia, officials and locals are putting on a brave face amid claims they are under siege from neighbours Poland and Lithuania.
Nov 10, 2025
POLITICS
‘Gen Z Party’ likely to join Kulman Ghising’s new party along with Sumana, Sagar and Sudan
‘Gen Z Party’ likely to join Kulman Ghising’s new party alon...
Sumana Shrestha and Sagar Dhakal are expected to join the new party. Representatives of Sudan Gurung, who has been presenting himself as a leader of the Gen Z movement, will also be part of the party.
Nov 10, 2025
SOCIETY
South Korea embassy organizes K-Food Festival in Kathmandu
South Korea embassy organizes K-Food Festival in Kathmandu
Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal Taeyoung Park delivered congratulatory remarks and highlighted the event as a meaningful opportunity for returnee workers and GKS alumni to share Korean food and unforgettable memories of Korea with their families and friends, the embassy said in a statem...
Nov 10, 2025
SOCIETY
Bodies of missing Indian father–daughter found in Manang
Bodies of missing Indian father–daughter found in Manang
Armed Police Force (APF) personnel found the bodies of 52-year-old Jigneshkumar Lallubhai Patel and his 17-year-old daughter, Priyansha Kumari Patel, at around 2 PM on Sunday. The duo had been missing since October 18.
Nov 10, 2025