SOCIETY
Nearly 5,000 police personnel deployed in Kathmandu for festivals
Nearly 5,000 police personnel deployed in Kathmandu for fest...
According to police spokesperson and Superintendent of Police Apil Raj Bohara, four levels of security strategy have been set to ensure the festivals are celebrated safely and peacefully while preventing untoward incidents.
Sep 21, 2025
SOCIETY, WORLD
Bipin Joshi among 47 captives in ‘farewell picture’ posted by Hamas as Israeli assault on...
Bipin Joshi among 47 captives in ‘farewell picture’ posted b...
The release of the photograph offers a rare glimpse into the status of captives whose whereabouts have remained uncertain including Bipin Joshi. His appearance in the image, analysts say, indicates he is alive, offering a fragile hope to his family and supporters amid the ongoing conflict.
Sep 20, 2025
International
European airports hit by 'cyber-related disruption'
European airports hit by 'cyber-related disruption'
At least 10 flights were cancelled out of Brussels Airport and another 17 delayed by over an hour after the system was hit by a “cyberattack” overnight on Friday.
Sep 20, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt allocates Rs 9.80 billion in interest subsidy for businesses hit by Gen Z protest
Govt allocates Rs 9.80 billion in interest subsidy for busin...
The government, in a bid to financially support the private businesses that suffered from the recent vandalism during the Gen Z protests, has released Rs 9.80 billion for interest subsidy on concessional loans.
Sep 20, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal receives FDI pledge of Rs 33.09 billion in two months
Nepal receives FDI pledge of Rs 33.09 billion in two months
Foreign investors pledged to inject Rs 33.09 billion in Nepal in the first two months of the current fiscal year (FY).
Sep 20, 2025
POLITICS
SC did not order social media shutdown: CJ Raut
SC did not order social media shutdown: CJ Raut
Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut has clarified that the Supreme Court did not direct the government to shut down social media.
Sep 20, 2025
International
China extends social media sanctions to Weibo, Kuaishou
China extends social media sanctions to Weibo, Kuaishou
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said the measures would include "summonses for interviews, injunctions to correct breaches within a specified period, warnings and strict sanctions against those responsible".
Sep 20, 2025
Business & Economy
Insurers pledge swift payouts for Gen Z protest damages
Insurers pledge swift payouts for Gen Z protest damages
The Nepal Insurers’ Association (NIA) has pledged to expedite the settlement of claims related to damages caused in the aftermath of the Gen Z movement.
Sep 20, 2025
SOCIETY
PM Karki launches hotline to address public grievances related to govt service delivery
PM Karki launches hotline to address public grievances relat...
PMO requests service recipients to contact the 9851145045 in the event of any misconduct, including undue delays, negligence, bargaining, demands for bribes, unnecessary harassment or disrespectful behavior.
Sep 20, 2025
POLITICS
Gen Z leader Sudan Gurung tells NC General Secy Thapa: ‘Elders cannot lead this way anymor...
Gen Z leader Sudan Gurung tells NC General Secy Thapa: ‘Elde...
Sudan Gurung, a prominent face of the Gen Z movement, has openly voiced his dissatisfaction with the working style of Nepal’s senior political leaders during a meeting with Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Gagan Thapa on Friday.
Sep 20, 2025