ECONOMY
NOC earns Rs 9.55 billion profit
NOC earns Rs 9.55 billion profit
Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has made a profit of Rs 9.55 billion in the fiscal year 2024/25. The corporation informed about this during its 43rd Annual General Meeting on Friday.
Apr 12, 2025
WORLD
Trump tactics 'putting people on the back heel'
Trump tactics 'putting people on the back heel'
Some observers have pointed to Trump's 1987 book "The Art of the Deal" as a compass to the administration's current tariff playbook, and Trump himself has said his strategy has brought other economies to his door to renegotiate trade terms.
Apr 12, 2025
WORLD
Democrats demand investigation into Trump tariff pause
Democrats demand investigation into Trump tariff pause
Donald Trump's pause on a suite of tariffs that shook global markets this week has been controversial and drawn accusations of market manipulation but may simply be a hardball tactic to recalibrate the world economy to Washington's advantage, Martin Kuebler of Deutsche Welle wrote.
Apr 12, 2025
WORLD
Chinese hydrogen drone sets 30-hour non-stop flight record
Chinese hydrogen drone sets 30-hour non-stop flight record
An independently-developed Chinese hydrogen-powered drone has recently completed a 30-hour non-stop flight, a new record for such aircraft produced in the country, according to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).
Apr 12, 2025
POLITICS
MP Dhakal named ISC Secretary-General
MP Dhakal named ISC Secretary-General
Nepali lawmaker and former minister Ek Nath Dhakal has been appointed Secretary-General of the newly formed Inter-Parliamentary Speakers' Conference (ISC)—a global platform promoting parliamentary diplomacy and international cooperation.
Apr 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Power disruption in Kathmandu, Lalitpur areas
Power disruption in Kathmandu, Lalitpur areas
The Nepal Electricity Authority will stop supplying electricity to several areas of Kathmandu and Lalitpur on Saturday.
Apr 12, 2025
SPORTS
Quadrangular T20 Series: Nepal to face Hong Kong in final
Quadrangular T20 Series: Nepal to face Hong Kong in final
Nepal takes on Hong Kong today in the final group-stage match of the Quadrangular T20 Series. The match kicks off at 11:15 AM Nepali time at Mission Road Ground in Hong Kong.
Apr 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Light to moderate rain in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki areas
Light to moderate rain in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki areas
The entire country is currently being impacted by both local and westerly winds. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, there is also the impact of the wind that brings moisture into the country from the Arabian Sea.
Apr 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Phewa Festival kicks off in Pokhara today
Phewa Festival kicks off in Pokhara today
The Hotel Association of Pokhara has organized the Phewa Festival from today. The tourism festival organized on the eve of the Nepali New Year 2082 BS will run till April 14.
Apr 12, 2025
POLITICS
Parliamentary committee directs govt to form probe panel on Tinkune incident
Parliamentary committee directs govt to form probe panel on...
The Law, Justice, and Human Rights Committee has directed the Government of Nepal to form an investigation committee to look into the recent Tinkune incident and to initiate legal action against those found responsible. The directive was issued during a committee meeting held at Singha Durbar on Fri...
Apr 12, 2025