POLITICS
PM Oli assures Nepal’s interests and prestige will be upheld during China visit
PM Oli assures Nepal’s interests and prestige will be upheld...
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli assured that his delegation will work to uphold Nepal’s interests and prestige during the upcoming visit to China.
Aug 29, 2025
SOCIETY, POLITICS
Shera Durbar’s land battle exposes political influence
Shera Durbar’s land battle exposes political influence
The historic Shera Durbar palace in Nuwakot and its 164 ropani of land remain under a private company’s name despite multiple investigations and government directives to reclaim it. Political interference, bureaucratic delays, and pressure on officials have stalled the process, leaving the her...
Aug 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt forms committee to recommend NIA Chair
Govt forms committee to recommend NIA Chair
The committee is chaired by Vice-Chairperson of the National Planning Commission, Prof Dr Shivraj Adhikari. Finance Secretary Ghanshyam Upadhyay and expert member Dr Khomraj Kharel are also part of the committee.
Aug 29, 2025
WORLD
Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin dies aged 92: Bolshoi
Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin dies aged 92: Bolshoi
Shchedrin, husband of late ballet legend Maya Plisetskaya, was "one of the greatest contemporary geniuses", whose "operas, ballets and symphonies are played on the world's greatest stages", the theatre said in a statement.
Aug 29, 2025
SOCIETY
259 landless families receive land ownership certificates in Chitwan
259 landless families receive land ownership certificates in...
Commission’s Chair Iman Singh Moktan informed that land ownership certificates were distributed to 130 families from Ratnanagar Municipality and 129 from Bharatpur Metropolitan City.
Aug 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepal records high precipitation in some places in last 24 hours with 292.3 ml in Surkhet
Nepal records high precipitation in some places in last 24 h...
The DHM stated that the highest rainfall of 292.3 millimeters of torrential rain has occurred at the Khani Khola rainfall measurement center in Surkhet.
Aug 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Chandra Kuber Khapung appointed as Nepal Police Chief
Chandra Kuber Khapung appointed as Nepal Police Chief
Incumbent IGP Deepak Thapa will retire on September 3. Following his retirement, the government named Khapung to lead the national police force.
Aug 29, 2025
Health
Japanese encephalitis claims 20 lives in Nepal
Japanese encephalitis claims 20 lives in Nepal
Since mid-May, a total of 103 cases have been reported, according to the Family Welfare Division under the Department of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Population.
Aug 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Teachers’ Federation stages protest at Maoist Center office
Teachers’ Federation stages protest at Maoist Center office
The NFT is organizing similar protests at various party offices to pressure authorities to address their demands and implement the School Education Act.
Aug 29, 2025
SOCIETY
International Day against Nuclear Tests being observed today
International Day against Nuclear Tests being observed today
On 2 December 2009, the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly declared 29 August the International Day against Nuclear Tests by unanimously adopting resolution 64/35.
Aug 29, 2025