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
POLITICS
Indian Foreign Secretary to visit Nepal with PM Modi's invitation for PM Oli
Indian Foreign Secretary to visit Nepal with PM Modi's invit...
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Misri's visit is tied to PM Oli's upcoming visit to India, which is being planned for the second week of September. A source confirmed that Misri will be bringing the formal invitation from PM Modi for Oli's official visit.
Aug 07, 2025
SOCIETY
Three, including founding chair of Karnali Bank, in judicial custody
Three, including founding chair of Karnali Bank, in judicial...
The bench issued an order to remand the founding chairperson of the bank, Rajendra Bir Raya, former chair Pashupati Dayal Mishra, and the head of the bank’s finance department, Bed Prakash Singh Thakuri, to be sent to pre-trial detention.
Aug 07, 2025
POLITICS
PM Oli meets AIIB Prez on sidelines of UN conference in Turkmenistan
PM Oli meets AIIB Prez on sidelines of UN conference in Turk...
The sideline meeting took place during the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) being held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
Aug 07, 2025
WORLD
Five soldiers shot by sergeant at major US army base
Five soldiers shot by sergeant at major US army base
President Donald Trump described the gunman as a "horrible person", though his motives remain unclear. The army base where the incident took place was his place of work and those injured are colleagues of his.
Aug 07, 2025
SOCIETY
Crane operator dies in accident
Crane operator dies in accident
The deceased has been identified as Ram Bhavan Yadav, 53, of Nanaura, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Aug 07, 2025
POLITICS
Offers keep coming to join major parties: Singh
Offers keep coming to join major parties: Singh
"KP Oli tells me to join and guarantees a ministerial position. I get frequent offers from NC. I get offers from the Madhesh-centric parties, from Rastriya Swatantra Party, and from the Maoist Center," he said. "But I won’t join any of them."
Aug 07, 2025
SPORTS
AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers: Bhutan stuns Nepal with resilient draw
AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers: Bhutan stuns Nepal wi...
Just last month, Nepal had convincingly defeated Bhutan twice in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) U-20 Women’s Championship—winning 6-1 and 8-0. Yet, less than a month later, the team’s performance fell far short of expectations. In those two previous encounters, Nepal ha...
Aug 07, 2025
Market
Auto business gears up for Dashain season at NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2025
Auto business gears up for Dashain season at NAIMA Nepal Mob...
Ritu Singh Vaidya, President of the Nepal Automobile Importers and Manufacturers Association (NAIMA), noted that policy stability—backed by political stability—is crucial for the long-term growth of Nepal’s mobility sector.
Aug 07, 2025