SOCIETY
SC issues show cause notice in NC writ against HoR dissolution
SC issues show cause notice in NC writ against HoR dissoluti...
The petition, registered on December 9, was listed eighth on the Constitutional Bench’s cause list. Hearings on all cases listed before the bench were concluded before lunch on Wednesday.
Dec 17, 2025
WORLD
Ancient cures and AI: WHO seeks evidence for traditional medicine
Ancient cures and AI: WHO seeks evidence for traditional med...
The meeting in New Delhi will examine how governments can regulate traditional medicine while using emerging scientific tools to validate safe and effective treatments.
Dec 17, 2025
Market
Ncell Foundation to distribute 2,428 educational kits following NPL Season 2
Ncell Foundation to distribute 2,428 educational kits follow...
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The distribution is part of Ncell Foundation’s ongoing “4s for 4” social initiative, which pledges four educational kits for every four hits during the cricket season. Launched last year, the initiative aims to connect cricket boundaries with classroom support, translating sporting...
Dec 17, 2025
WORLD
Bondi shooting shocks, angers Australia Jewish community
Bondi shooting shocks, angers Australia Jewish community
Among the victims were two survivors of the Holocaust who found a home in Australia, a 10-year-old girl, a couple shot after tackling one of the assailants, and others who died trying to protect loved ones.
Dec 17, 2025
POLITICS
UML General Convention: One representative takes 30 minutes to vote; When will the results...
UML General Convention: One representative takes 30 minutes...
The UML said that vote counting will begin immediately after voting concludes, and preparations are in place to announce the final results before 10 PM tonight.
Dec 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Election countdown: 78 days to go for voting
Election countdown: 78 days to go for voting
In the coming March 5 election to the HoR, EC proposed a new provision in the election code of conduct, as per which, the political parties would not be allowed to carry more than 10 flags.
Dec 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Woman dies falling off cliff in Baitadi
Woman dies falling off cliff in Baitadi
The victim was identified as Laxmi Bhatta, 72, from Salena of Melauli municipality in the district, according to the District Police Office.
Dec 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Minister Khanal stresses Nepal-China economic cooperation
Minister Khanal stresses Nepal-China economic cooperation
Finance Minister Khanal informed that the Nepalese government had launched various schemes for economic reform, so Chinese investors could mobilize their capital with confidence.
Dec 17, 2025
WORLD
Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers in and out of Venezuela
Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers in and out o...
In a post on Truth Social, he said Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro's government had been designated a foreign terrorist organisation and accused it of stealing US assets, as well as "Terrorism, Drug Smuggling, and Human Trafficking".
Dec 17, 2025
WORLD
S. Korean leader says livestreamed briefings may be better than Netflix
S. Korean leader says livestreamed briefings may be better t...
Regular presidential policy briefings were long held behind closed doors, but Seoul has begun streaming them online as part of a push for more "direct democracy".
Dec 17, 2025