POLITICS
Rupandehi court denies Rabi Lamichhane’s release bid
Rupandehi court denies Rabi Lamichhane’s release bid
Lamichhane had filed a petition to pay the claimed amount as bail and sought a regular hearing date in the Supreme Cooperative fraud case. However, a single bench of Judge Narayan Prasad Sapkota at the Rupandehi District Court dismissed his request.
Aug 11, 2025
ECONOMY
Gautam Buddha Cricket Stadium progress hits 30%, deadline pressure mounts
Gautam Buddha Cricket Stadium progress hits 30%, deadline pr...
After one year of the contract, only the first-floor slab of VIP Tower 1 has been completed, while the first floor of the second tower remains unfinished
Aug 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Bridge construction in Kamala river in limbo for 14 yrs
Bridge construction in Kamala river in limbo for 14 yrs
With the delay in the bridge construction, the people in the two districts have faced severe challenges and are compelled to cross the river by putting their lives at risk.
Aug 11, 2025
ECONOMY
EPS language test opens for 5,300 Nepali workers
EPS language test opens for 5,300 Nepali workers
The Employment Permit System (EPS) of South Korea on Monday opened applications for the first phase of the Korean Language Proficiency Test for 2025.
Aug 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Despite PM’s assurance, fertilizer crisis continues to hit Madhesh farmers hard
Despite PM’s assurance, fertilizer crisis continues to hit M...
Lalit Jaisi commented, “Don’t post on social media walls; instead, deliver fertilizers directly to farmers’ fields. The suffering of farmers in the border areas cannot be healed by social media posts alone.”
Aug 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Landslide blocks Mid-Hill Highway, Bolbam pilgrims stranded
Landslide blocks Mid-Hill Highway, Bolbam pilgrims stranded
The landslide, which fell from about 100 meters above the road, has halted transportation between Kathmandu and the Terai, leaving passengers and vehicles stranded. Many pilgrims traveling to Halesi for the “Bolbam” festival are among those stuck on the road.
Aug 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepali migrant workers drugged before kidney removal in India
Nepali migrant workers drugged before kidney removal in Indi...
Apart from these three victims, by Monday the Bureau had established contact with five more kidney trafficking victims including youths from Sindhuli. More victims are expected to come forward and police suspect more members of the trafficking gang may be involved.
Aug 11, 2025
ECONOMY
NEPSE drops sharply after three-day closure, trading volume increases
NEPSE drops sharply after three-day closure, trading volume...
The Sensitive Index dropped by 4.74 points, the Float Index by 2.10 points and the Sensitive Float Index by 1.73 points.
Aug 11, 2025
Business & Economy
K-Food Entrepreneurship Training concludes in Kathmandu
K-Food Entrepreneurship Training concludes in Kathmandu
The K-Food Entrepreneurship Training Program, organised in Kathmandu with financial support from the Government of the Republic of Korea has concluded successfully.
Aug 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Rabi Lamichhane deprived of basic human rights in Bhairahawa prison: NHRC
Rabi Lamichhane deprived of basic human rights in Bhairahawa...
Following the inspection, the NHRC reported that the prison is overcrowded beyond its capacity and severely lacking in basic humanitarian facilities.
Aug 11, 2025