SOCIETY
3,296 disaster incidents claim 160 lives in three months
3,296 disaster incidents claim 160 lives in three months
The highest number of incidents involved fires, with 897 cases recorded in three months.
4 days ago
SPORTS
Sri Lanka arrests T20 team owner over match-fixing
Sri Lanka arrests T20 team owner over match-fixing
The suspect, identified as Manjot Kalra, was arrested at a hotel in Colombo as he was "about to pay" a player 9.5 million rupees ($28,700), inspector Supun Vidanage of the Sports Investigation Unit said.
5 days ago
POLITICS
Dialogue between govt team and loan shark victims underway to ink deal
Dialogue between govt team and loan shark victims underway t...
Preparations are underway to sign the written agreement by formalizing the verbal commitment reached between the government team and representatives of loan shark victims at Simara on Wednesday, according to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.
5 days ago
SOCIETY
Finance Ministry seeks suggestions on draft amendment to Public Debt Management Act
Finance Ministry seeks suggestions on draft amendment to Pub...
Through a public notice, the ministry has made the draft bill public and urged stakeholders and the general public to submit their suggestions.
5 days ago
SOCIETY
Court orders Everest Hospital, doctor to pay Rs 3.9 million over maternal death
Court orders Everest Hospital, doctor to pay Rs 3.9 million...
The Consumer Court has ruled that negligence during the treatment of Manita Sharma, who died while receiving maternity care, led to her death and ordered Everest Hospital and an obstetrician to pay a total of Rs 3.9 million in compensation to her family.
5 days ago
POLITICS
From teachers to farmers, RSP-led government faces wave of protests
From teachers to farmers, RSP-led government faces wave of p...
This unrest stems from the government’s failure to swiftly address demands related to education, civil administration, healthcare, land management, employment, good governance, and economic policy.
5 days ago
POLITICS
Parliament Secretariat urges lawmakers to submit asset details within deadline
Parliament Secretariat urges lawmakers to submit asset detai...
According to the notice, lawmakers must submit updated details of assets owned by themselves and their family members, along with information on the source of those assets and the necessary supporting documents, within 60 days of the end of fiscal year 2025/26—that is, between July 17 and Sept...
5 days ago
Market
Share market rebounds on new FY’s first day; NEPSE jumps 57.78 points intraday
Share market rebounds on new FY’s first day; NEPSE jumps 57....
The market, which had remained under pressure with a continuous decline since the third week of March, regained momentum and turned green on the first day of the new fiscal year.
5 days ago
SOCIETY
Jawalakhel Zoo reopens after bird flu outbreak brought under control
Jawalakhel Zoo reopens after bird flu outbreak brought under...
The zoo had remained closed since June 19 after avian influenza (bird flu) infections were confirmed in crows, vultures, ducks and other birds.
5 days ago
WORLD
China, Pakistan call on US, Iran to resume talks: Beijing
China, Pakistan call on US, Iran to resume talks: Beijing
China's Wang Yi and Pakistan's Ishaq Dar jointly "expressed concern over the deterioration of the current situation, calling on the involved parties to immediately cease hostilities... (and) return to dialogue", the statement by Beijing's foreign ministry said.
5 days ago