ECONOMY
Construction of 33 kV substations begins in Chhaila and Charang of Mustang
Construction of 33 kV substations begins in Chhaila and Char...
The construction process for the 33 kV transmission line and substations in Mustang has moved forward following the initiative of Lomanthang Damodarkunda Rural Municipality Chairperson Lopsang Chhomfel Bista. On Thursday, Bista, along with representatives of the project and the construction companie...
Dec 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Normal life affected after sharp increase in cold in Mahottari
Normal life affected after sharp increase in cold in Mahotta...
The dense fog and mist that set in the morning continue until midday these days, subsequently leading to a cold wind.
Dec 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Trash barriers to be installed across Valley rivers to curb plastic waste
Trash barriers to be installed across Valley rivers to curb...
The Bagmati Civilization Integrated Development Committee has begun installing trash barriers in Kathmandu Valley rivers to prevent plastic and waste pollution.
Dec 21, 2025
ECONOMY
Salapa Bikas Bank to issue IPO worth Rs 143.9 million from Dec 31
Salapa Bikas Bank to issue IPO worth Rs 143.9 million from D...
The bank has earmarked shares worth Rs 143.9 million, equivalent to 1,439,179 ordinary shares, for the public. Overall, it has received approval to issue shares worth Rs 172.388 million, representing 33 percent of its paid-up capital. Following the first-phase allotment, the remaining shares will be...
Dec 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Man killed in muzzle-loader gun accident, nephew taken into police custody
Man killed in muzzle-loader gun accident, nephew taken into...
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Bedaprasad Gautam of the District Police Office, Taplejung, the deceased has been identified as local resident Phurba Renju Sherpa, aged around 25–26, son of Mingma Tenzing Sherpa.
Dec 21, 2025
WORLD
Kremlin denies three-way US-Ukraine-Russia talks in preparation
Kremlin denies three-way US-Ukraine-Russia talks in preparat...
A day earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had said that Washington had mooted the trilateral format, which would mark Moscow and Kyiv's first face-to-face negotiations in half a year, but expressed scepticism that they would lead to progress.
Dec 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Two arrested with 240 kg of hashish in Parsa
Two arrested with 240 kg of hashish in Parsa
According to the Police Headquarters, the duo were apprehended on Saturday evening from Jagarnathpur Dhat in Birgunj Metropolitan City–22 with the illegal narcotic substance.
Dec 21, 2025
ECONOMY
Fluctuation in bullion price, gold drops below Rs 260,000 mark
Fluctuation in bullion price, gold drops below Rs 260,000 ma...
Gold and silver prices continue to fluctuate in Nepal, with hallmark gold dropping to Rs 258,300 per tola today and silver rising to Rs 4,105, officials say.
Dec 21, 2025
WORLD
Kremlin denies three-way US-Ukraine-Russia talks in preparation
Kremlin denies three-way US-Ukraine-Russia talks in preparat...
Kremlin denies plans for US-Ukraine-Russia talks as diplomats meet in Miami. Ukrainian President Zelensky warns that despite ongoing negotiations, Russia’s attacks and strikes continue to threaten Ukraine’s security.
Dec 21, 2025
Market
Landmark book on dalit artistry and indigenous knowledge launched
Landmark book on dalit artistry and indigenous knowledge lau...
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Titled Dalits’ (Shilpees’) Glorious Arts and Artifacts Under Socio-cultural Shackles, the book is authored by scholar Dr Govinda Sarki Nepali and social activist Indira Ghale, and edited by Fraid Kalantari.
Dec 21, 2025