WORLD
Hundreds of South Koreans held in ICE raid
Hundreds of South Koreans held in ICE raid
According to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), around 475 people accused of being in the country illegally or working without authorization were arrested.
Sep 06, 2025
Market
Forex Update: US dollar, euro appreciate
Forex Update: US dollar, euro appreciate
An increase in the two main currencies—the US dollar and the euro.
Sep 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Monsoon Alert: Moderate rainfall likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki
Monsoon Alert: Moderate rainfall likely in Koshi, Bagmati, G...
The weather across the country will remain generally cloudy today.
Sep 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Businesses and users hit as Nepal restricts social media
Businesses and users hit as Nepal restricts social media
Popular platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and X have millions of users in Nepal who rely on them for entertainment, news, and business.
Sep 06, 2025
POLITICS
UML’s Second Statute Convention kicks off in Godavari, Chairman Oli presents political rep...
UML’s Second Statute Convention kicks off in Godavari, Chair...
The UML proposes amending its statute to downsize the Central Committee from 301 to 251 members, with 15 office bearers including at least one woman. The amendment also proposes to scrap the senior vice chair post, reduce vice chairs to three, strengthen the chairperson’s powers and restructur...
Sep 06, 2025
SOCIETY, POLITICS
No major social media platforms begin registration process in Nepal after ban
No major social media platforms begin registration process i...
Meta, WeChat, X inquire but hold off on the registration process
Sep 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Lack of land stalls KMC’s plan for sector-based waste management
Lack of land stalls KMC’s plan for sector-based waste manage...
The city had planned to establish six transfer stations based on population and geography, from which waste would be sent to the Bancharedanda landfill. However, officials say the plan has stalled as suitable land has not been secured.
Sep 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Scrub typhus and dengue cases detected among inmates at Jhumka Prison
Scrub typhus and dengue cases detected among inmates at Jhum...
The situation escalated after three inmates died between August 31 and September 3, while over 500 others developed high fever. Following the deaths, emergency medical teams were deployed for continuous health checkups and blood sample collection.
Sep 05, 2025
WORLD
Conservative Thai tycoon wins parliament vote to become PM
Conservative Thai tycoon wins parliament vote to become PM
The Shinawatras have been a mainstay of Thai politics for the past two decades, sparring with the pro-monarchy, pro-military establishment that views them as a threat to traditional social order.
Sep 05, 2025
ECONOMY
Jhapa Energy opens IPO for public, 473,000 shares on offer
Jhapa Energy opens IPO for public, 473,000 shares on offer
The company had earlier allocated shares to project-affected locals and Nepalis working abroad before opening the issue for the wider public.
Sep 05, 2025