POLITICS
PM Karki appoints Ajay Bhadra Khanal as her chief advisor
PM Karki appoints Ajay Bhadra Khanal as her chief advisor
Khanal is a senior journalist, who previously worked as chief editor of The Himalayan Times and research director at the Centre for Social Innovation and Foreign Policy.
Sep 28, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB asks BFIs not to stop banking services for customs clearance during Dashain
NRB asks BFIs not to stop banking services for customs clear...
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has directed banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to continue their banking services for customs clearance throughout the public holidays of Dashain except on Vijaya Dashami, which falls on Thursday.
Sep 28, 2025
SOCIETY
637 kg marijuana seized in Sunsari
637 kg marijuana seized in Sunsari
According to the District Police Office, Sunsari, the seized marijuana weighed approximately 637 kilograms and 45 grams. Authorities said they are investigating to trace those involved in transporting and smuggling the drugs.
Sep 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Two women arrested in Udayapur with 12 kg of marijuana
Two women arrested in Udayapur with 12 kg of marijuana
According to the District Police Office, those arrested are 40-year-old Asmita Ram and 45-year-old Leeladevi Ram, both from Lahan Municipality–17 of Siraha district.
Sep 28, 2025
POLITICS
Harka Sampang registers new party ‘Shram Sanskriti Party’ at EC
Harka Sampang registers new party ‘Shram Sanskriti Party’ at...
According to the EC’s Information Officer Suman Ghimire, the application was filed on September 28.
Sep 28, 2025
WORLD
Russian FM affirms readiness to hold negotiations to address root causes of conflict with...
Russian FM affirms readiness to hold negotiations to address...
Lavrov stressed the importance of safeguarding Russia's security and vital interests and restoring the rights of the Russian people and Russian-speaking populations in Ukraine.
Sep 28, 2025
ECONOMY
Turnover hits 18-month low at Rs 2.93 billion; NEPSE up 11.51 points
Turnover hits 18-month low at Rs 2.93 billion; NEPSE up 11.5...
Trade volume at the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined an 18-month low at Rs 2.93 billion amid investors’ low confidence due to uncertainty over the country’s political situation.
Sep 28, 2025
SOCIETY
NEA issues 21-day ultimatum to industrialists to clear dues
NEA issues 21-day ultimatum to industrialists to clear dues
In a notice issued on Sunday, the NEA stated that industries must settle electricity charges for the period between mid- Jan 2016 to mid-April 2018 by November 3.
Sep 28, 2025
POLITICS
Japanese envoy calls on Finance Minister Khanal
Japanese envoy calls on Finance Minister Khanal
During the meeting held at the Ministry of Finance in Singha Durbar, they discussed the various issues including Nepal's recently changed situation, Nepal-Japan historic relations and Japan's support in Nepal's socio-economic development.
Sep 28, 2025
WORLD
Iran denounces 'unjustifiable' return of UN sanctions
Iran denounces 'unjustifiable' return of UN sanctions
The measures, which bar dealings linked to the Islamic republic's nuclear and ballistic missile activities, took effect overnight after Western powers triggered the so-called "snapback" mechanism under the 2015 nuclear accord.
Sep 28, 2025