ECONOMY
PMO seeks details of transformational projects, sets one-month deadline
PMO seeks details of transformational projects, sets one-mon...
According to the decision of secretary-level meeting, the ministries have been instructed to prepare and forward the details as part of performance agreements signed between the Prime Minister and respective line ministers.
Aug 24, 2025
WORLD
Ukraine marks independence day with drone strikes on Russia
Ukraine marks independence day with drone strikes on Russia
After a flurry of diplomacy and a push by US President Donald Trump to broker a summit between his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts, the prospects for peace appeared to stall on Friday when Russia ruled out any immediate meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky.
Aug 24, 2025
POLITICS
Deputy Speaker controversy: Internal rift widens within NC
Deputy Speaker controversy: Internal rift widens within NC
Oli has proposed removing Indira Rana Magar, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, a move that has reignited internal disputes within NC. On Bhadra 2 (August 18), at the Prime Minister’s residence, Baluwatar, Oli reiterated his proposal to NC leaders.
Aug 24, 2025
SOCIETY
Special Court orders release of Sunil Paudel on Rs 100,000 bail
Special Court orders release of Sunil Paudel on Rs 100,000 b...
The bench, chaired by Teknarayan Kunwar with members Muraribabu Shrestha and Bidur Koirala, set the bail amount at Rs 100,000.
Aug 24, 2025
SOCIETY
CIAA files appeal in SC against acquittal of former secretary Baikuntha Aryal
CIAA files appeal in SC against acquittal of former secretar...
The anti-graft body argued that the Special Court’s decision in the case, which involves a claimed loss of over Rs 386.7 million, was flawed and that the defendants should be punished according to the charges.
Aug 24, 2025
Market
Himalayan Distillery’s shares record 27 pc of NEPSE’s turnover of Rs 6.54 billion
Himalayan Distillery’s shares record 27 pc of NEPSE’s turnov...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined the third day in a row with the index going down by 18.02 points to close at 2,739.95 points on Sunday.
Aug 24, 2025
WORLD
South Africa's most vulnerable struggle to find HIV medication after US aid cuts
South Africa's most vulnerable struggle to find HIV medicati...
South Africa's government has vowed it won't let the U.S. withdrawal of about $427 million in support collapse its HIV program, the largest in the world.
Aug 24, 2025
SOCIETY
Schools in Birgunj shut for two days as cholera spreads in communities
Schools in Birgunj shut for two days as cholera spreads in c...
According to the Educational Administration Division of the metropolis, both community and institutional schools will remain closed on Sunday and Monday to contain the outbreak.
Aug 24, 2025
POLITICS
PM Oli holds talks with Vietnam’s Vice President Xuan
PM Oli holds talks with Vietnam’s Vice President Xuan
Vice President Xuan’s visit coincides with the historic occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Vietnam.
Aug 24, 2025
SOCIETY
Motorcyclist dies from injuries after collision with sumo in Udayapur
Motorcyclist dies from injuries after collision with sumo in...
The victim, identified as 45-year-old Binod Lama of Dhanusha, succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in Biratnagar.
Aug 24, 2025