SOCIETY, Business & Economy
Koshi province achieves self-sufficiency in food grains
Koshi province achieves self-sufficiency in food grains
According to the Directorate of Agricultural Development in Biratnagar, the province has a total of 713,333 hectares of arable land. However, due to irrigation shortages and dependence on rainfall, farmers have been unable to cultivate all available land.
Aug 07, 2025
WORLD
Eddie Palmieri, Latin music trailblazer, dies at 88
Eddie Palmieri, Latin music trailblazer, dies at 88
The "legendary pianist, composer, bandleader, and one of the most influential figures in Latin music history, passed away in his New Jersey residence on Aug 6," read a post on Palmieri's Instagram handle, alongside a photo of the artist.
Aug 07, 2025
SOCIETY
Seven foreign nationals detained over ‘suspicious activities’ in Nepal
Seven foreign nationals detained over ‘suspicious activities...
According to the DoI, a French woman was taken into custody from Lainchaur, Kathmandu, on Thursday. With her arrest, the number of foreigners currently under immigration control has reached seven.
Aug 07, 2025
Market
Daily turnover increases slightly to Rs 8.53 billion as NEPSE gains 18.30 points
Daily turnover increases slightly to Rs 8.53 billion as NEPS...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday increased 18.30 points to close at 2,850.37 points.
Aug 07, 2025
POLITICS
RSP shortlists nine candidates for Rupandehi-3 by-election
RSP shortlists nine candidates for Rupandehi-3 by-election
The RSP had set the application submission window from 10 a.m. on July 23 to 5 pm on August 6.
Aug 07, 2025
WORLD
Trump says likely to meet Putin 'very soon'
Trump says likely to meet Putin 'very soon'
The potential summit was discussed in a call between Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky that, according to a senior source in Kyiv, included NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and the leaders of Britain, Germany and Finland.
Aug 07, 2025
SOCIETY
Three sentenced, one acquitted in KDBL fraud case
Three sentenced, one acquitted in KDBL fraud case
The court has sent former chairman of Karnali Development Bank, Pashupati Dayal Mishra, Rajendra Bir Rai and head of the finance department, Ved Prakash Singh Thakuri, to judicial custody, stating that they cannot be released on bail or on a date.
Aug 07, 2025
SPORTS
Nepali cricket team undergoes fitness test ahead of Top End T20 Series in Australia (Photo...
Nepali cricket team undergoes fitness test ahead of Top End...
The test was conducted this morning at the Sports Science and Research Centre and High Performance Centre located in Satdobato. Players were assessed for their physical readiness and overall fitness as part of the preparation for the series.
Aug 07, 2025
POLITICS
Pokharel takes subtle jibe at Maoist Center over leadership
Pokharel takes subtle jibe at Maoist Center over leadership
At a time when internal debate is ongoing within the UML over leadership transition, Pokharel posted a comparative list on social media showing how leadership has evolved in major political parties—UML, Nepali Congress (NC), and the Maoist Center.
Aug 07, 2025
POLITICS
Power struggle escalates between Lingden and Rana in RPP
Power struggle escalates between Lingden and Rana in RPP
At present, 41 members of the WEC support Lingden, while Rana commands the backing of 11 members. According to the party statute, at least 17 members can request such a meeting.
Aug 07, 2025