SOCIETY
Rs 3.78 billion in insurance claims filed for flood and landslide damages
Rs 3.78 billion in insurance claims filed for flood and land...
The incessant rains from October 1 to 3 caused loss of life and property. According to Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA), a total of 434 insurance claim applications have been received.
Nov 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Flights suspended at TIA after electrical short circuit on runway
Flights suspended at TIA after electrical short circuit on r...
Flight operations at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) have been temporarily suspended after an electrical short circuit occurred on the runway, disrupting both domestic and international flights.
Nov 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepal-India border in Mahottari to be sealed for 72 hours
Nepal-India border in Mahottari to be sealed for 72 hours
According to Mahottari Chief District Officer Indradev Yadav, the borders will be sealed from 6:00 p.m. today until 6:00 p.m. on November 22. He added that a high alert has been issued in light of the election in the bordering Indian state.
Nov 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepal Trust Former Joint Secretary Karki Arrested
Nepal Trust Former Joint Secretary Karki Arrested
According to the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), Karki was found to have leased land owned by the Nepal Trust in Kathmandu with malicious intent, thereby causing harm to the Trust. Senior Superintendent of Police Shiva Kumar Shrestha of the CIB confirmed Karki’s arrest.
Nov 08, 2025
ECONOMY
DDC yet to clear farmers’ dues of Rs 500 million despite the flush season of milk begins
DDC yet to clear farmers’ dues of Rs 500 million despite the...
Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) is still left to clear around Rs 500 million in dues of milk-producing farmers amid the start of the flush season of milk production inside the country.
Nov 08, 2025
ECONOMY
Investors lose Rs 5.78 billion as NEPSE declines 4.26 points in a week
Investors lose Rs 5.78 billion as NEPSE declines 4.26 points...
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell by 4.26 points last week as investors booked profits following the previous week’s 3.86 percent surge.
Nov 08, 2025
ECONOMY
Gold price moderated by Rs 600 per tola in a week
Gold price moderated by Rs 600 per tola in a week
The price of gold in the domestic market declined marginally by Rs 600 per tola (11.6638 grams) last week.
Nov 08, 2025
WORLD
Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks fail again: Kabul
Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks fail again: Kabul
"During the discussions, the Pakistani side attempted to shift all responsibility for its security to the Afghan government, while showing no willingness to take responsibility for either Afghanistan's security or its own," Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid wrote on social media.
Nov 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Voter registration encouraging: EC
Voter registration encouraging: EC
According to Narayan Prasad Bhattarai, spokesperson for the Election Commission (EC), voter registration has seen an encouraging level of public participation in recent days. The registration drive will continue until November 16.
Nov 08, 2025
WORLD
US judge rules Trump's Guard deployment to Portland 'unlawful'
US judge rules Trump's Guard deployment to Portland 'unlawfu...
The Republican president has sent the National Guard to three Democratic-led cities this year -- Los Angeles, the capital Washington and Memphis -- but his efforts to deploy soldiers in Portland and Chicago have been tied up in the courts.
Nov 08, 2025