SOCIETY
Weather Updates: Hot days, heatwave expected
Weather Updates: Hot days, heatwave expected
At present, it is generally cloudy in the Himalayan and hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, as well as in the Himalayan regions of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces.
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POLITICS
UML returns land donated by Min Bahdur Gurung
UML returns land donated by Min Bahdur Gurung
A meeting of the party secretariat held on Sunday decided to return the Gurung couple’s proposal to donate a house built on 10 ropani 14 anna of land to the UML
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ECONOMY
Non-banking assets of BFIs surge 20 percent to Rs 46.10 billion in one year
Non-banking assets of BFIs surge 20 percent to Rs 46.10 bill...
According to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), non-banking assets of banks reached Rs 46.10 billion as of mid-April, up from Rs 38.41 billion in the same period last FY — an increase of Rs 7.69 billion.
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OPINION
Money, Power, and the Changing Face of Election Campaigns in Nepal
Money, Power, and the Changing Face of Election Campaigns in...
Nepal’s recent elections reveal that while money still shapes campaign strategies, electoral success is increasingly determined by non-financial factors such as credibility, voter perception, and digital influence.
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WORLD
On first official India trip, Rubio tries to halt a trust deficit between Washington and D...
On first official India trip, Rubio tries to halt a trust de...
Rubio's visit comes during an economic and diplomatic downturn between the United States and India, strained largely by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies that raised duties on several Indian exports.
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OPINION
Beyond “Free Visa”: Rethinking Nepal’s Labour Migration System
Beyond “Free Visa”: Rethinking Nepal’s Labour Migration Syst...
Nepal must shift from bureaucratic and populist foreign employment policies toward a strategic human resource management system focused on skills, efficiency, ethical recruitment, and global competitiveness.
1 hour ago
WORLD
Pakistan train blast kills at least 24 in Balochistan
Pakistan train blast kills at least 24 in Balochistan
Army servicemen were among the victims of the attack in the provincial capital Quetta, which wounded more than 50 people, the official told AFP.
1 hour ago
WORLD
A 9-story building under construction in Philippines collapses, possibly trapping dozens o...
A 9-story building under construction in Philippines collaps...
The building collapsed before dawn during a thunderstorm in Angeles City in Pampanga province, north of Manila. More than 100 police and other government personnel were scrambling to rescue those believed trapped in the rubble, police Brig. Gen. Jess Mendez said.
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Editorial
A Wake-Up Call Before Monsoon
A Wake-Up Call Before Monsoon
Recent disaster-related deaths in Nepal highlight urgent gaps in preparedness, showing that stronger infrastructure, better early warning systems, and public awareness are essential to reduce the rising human cost ahead of the monsoon season.
2 hours ago
SOCIETY
‘Squatter settlements removed to reduce water-induced disaster risks in Kathmandu’
‘Squatter settlements removed to reduce water-induced disast...
According to KMC Senior Superintendent of Municipal Police Bishnu Prasad Joshi, settlements located along riverbanks near wards 11, 14, 31 and 32 have been cleared, which is likely to lessen incidents caused by floods and river overflows.
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