WORLD
Connolly wins Ireland’s presidential election in landslide
Connolly wins Ireland’s presidential election in landslide
The 68-year-old was officially declared the winner after counting concluded across all 43 constituencies on Saturday evening, said Al Jazeera. In her victory address at Dublin Castle, Connolly pledged to be “a president who listens and speaks when necessary,” expressing hope for “a...
Oct 26, 2025
POLITICS
UML prepares for general convention amid multiple challenges
UML prepares for general convention amid multiple challenges
The party faces multiple challenges. There is uncertainty over whether the existing leadership will continue or a new one will emerge. The party, often accused of weak internal democracy, paved the way for current Chairman KP Sharma Oli to seek another term during the Statute Convention held from Se...
Oct 26, 2025
SOCIETY
Light rain likely in hilly areas of Koshi, Gandaki
Light rain likely in hilly areas of Koshi, Gandaki
According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather will remain mostly clear across most parts of the country this afternoon, with partly cloudy conditions in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces.
Oct 26, 2025
SOCIETY
‘Government always ready to address legitimate demands and concerns’
‘Government always ready to address legitimate demands and c...
In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs urged all sides to seek lawful solutions to their demands through dialogue and discussion instead of holding sit-ins, rallies, protests, or other agitation programs.
Oct 26, 2025
OPINION
Nepal’s Media Reckoning
Nepal’s Media Reckoning
Nepal’s fragile democracy now faces a critical test of media accountability, as misinformation, sensationalism, and digital manipulation during the Gen Z uprising exposed the dangers of reckless reporting and eroding public trust. Safeguarding democracy requires ethical journalism, responsible...
Oct 26, 2025
Business & Economy
Govt expresses concerns over Hyatt Regency’s notice on indefinite closure
Govt expresses concerns over Hyatt Regency’s notice on indef...
The government expressed concerns over the closure of Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, a five-star hotel which sustained severe damages during the Gen Z movement on September 9.
Oct 26, 2025
OPINION
Chhath: Understanding the Festival Beyond Rituals
Chhath: Understanding the Festival Beyond Rituals
Chhath is a unique Hindu Vedic festival dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, promoting cleanliness, equality, and community spirit through rigorous fasting and prayers to the setting and rising sun. Beyond its rituals, the festival symbolises social harmony, environmental awareness, and cultu...
Oct 26, 2025
Editorial
Dialogue, Not Discord, Should Guide HoR Election
Dialogue, Not Discord, Should Guide HoR Election
Attempts to sow discord between political leaders and government are becoming increasingly apparent. Party leaders and ministers, treating each other as adversaries, seem intent on escalating tensions and undermining morale of security personnel and bureaucrats. The government must therefore remain...
Oct 26, 2025
SOCIETY
NDRRMA calls for precaution with increased fire incidents
NDRRMA calls for precaution with increased fire incidents
There has been an increase in fire incidents across the country due to lack of precaution and awareness.
Oct 26, 2025
WORLD
Trump ends Canada access at shared border library
Trump ends Canada access at shared border library
For more than a century, Canadians in Stanstead, Quebec, could walk through a door in the Haskell Free Library into Derby Line, Vermont, without passing through customs.
Oct 25, 2025