SOCIETY
Landslide obstructs Rukum-West section of Mid-Hill Highway
Landslide obstructs Rukum-West section of Mid-Hill Highway
According to Avinash Aryal, the information officer of the Road Division Office, the landslide has buried the bridge over the river.
Aug 31, 2025
SOCIETY
Over 900 monsoon disasters and 82 deaths recorded despite 22 pc less rainfall
Over 900 monsoon disasters and 82 deaths recorded despite 22...
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) reported that 167 people were injured due to these incidents and a total of 4,618 families were affected.
Aug 31, 2025
WORLD
Russia pounds Kyiv as Ukraine hits Russian refineries
Russia pounds Kyiv as Ukraine hits Russian refineries
One woman was killed in Zaporizhzhia and at least 30 others were injured, including children, citing local officials, the BBC added.
Aug 31, 2025
ECONOMY
Clean banknotes for Dashain to be available from September 14
Clean banknotes for Dashain to be available from September 1...
According to the NRB’s Currency Management Department, the exchange service will continue until September 26 at its Thapathali office in Kathmandu, as well as provincial offices in Biratnagar, Janakpur, Birgunj, Pokhara, Siddharthanagar, Nepalgunj, and Dhangadhi.
Aug 31, 2025
POLITICS
Nepal objects to China-India agreement on making Lipulekh a trade route
Nepal objects to China-India agreement on making Lipulekh a...
In a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Oli made clear that Lipulekh belongs to Nepal and expressed dissatisfaction on behalf of his government over the deal.
Aug 31, 2025
SOCIETY
Motorcyclist killed in Makwanpur road accident
Motorcyclist killed in Makwanpur road accident
A motorcyclist died after his vehicle collided with a parked truck at Thaha Municipality–10, Taukhel, along the Ganeshman Singh Road section in Makwanpur district.
Aug 31, 2025
SOCIETY
Lumbini Provincial Assembly member Sarita Pun passes away
Lumbini Provincial Assembly member Sarita Pun passes away
According to CPN-UML Politburo member and Rukum East in-charge Khemman Khadka, Pun, a resident of Taksera in Rukum East, had been taken to Kathmandu a few days ago after developing health complications.
Aug 31, 2025
SOCIETY, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
PM Oli visits rice production special zone in China (with Photos)
PM Oli visits rice production special zone in China (with Ph...
The prime minister is in China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, which he joined on August 30.
Aug 31, 2025
POLITICS
Experts call for measured diplomacy in Lipulekh dispute
Experts call for measured diplomacy in Lipulekh dispute
This will be Oli’s second visit to Beijing during his current tenure, where he will participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Although the trip is primarily focused on multilateral engagements, it is also expected to pr...
Aug 31, 2025
WORLD
India, China eye business reset amid Trump’s tariff squeeze
India, China eye business reset amid Trump’s tariff squeeze
The BBC stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping is also under strain, with steep US tariffs adding pressure to an already slowing economy.
Aug 31, 2025