WORLD
China starts construction of Tibet mega-dam
China starts construction of Tibet mega-dam
Once built, the dam could dwarf the record-breaking Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River in central China -- and have a potentially serious impact on millions of people downstream in India and Bangladesh.
Jul 19, 2025
POLITICS
UML Leader Pokhrel predicts “miraculous settlement” between Oli and Bhandari
UML Leader Pokhrel predicts “miraculous settlement” between...
Speaking at an interview organized by Reporters Club on Saturday, Pokhrel dismissed any possibility of rebellion within UML under Oli’s leadership, asserting that even imagining a new government alternative to the current alliance is unrealistic.
Jul 19, 2025
Entertainment, SOCIETY
Prakash Saput to release Teej song ‘Nai Bhanesi Nai’ against gender violence
Prakash Saput to release Teej song ‘Nai Bhanesi Nai’ against...
The promotional poster, released under the banner of Galbandi Production, features the names of renowned singers Samikshya Adhikari and Eleena Chauhan, who are also part of the project.
Jul 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Udayapur sees fresh spike in female drug users and traffickers
Udayapur sees fresh spike in female drug users and trafficke...
In the FY 2023/24, a total of 142 people were arrested in drug-related cases, including 6 women and 136 men. That year also saw 89 cases formally registered.
Jul 19, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal thrashes Bhutan 8–0 to top SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship table
Nepal thrashes Bhutan 8–0 to top SAFF U-20 Women’s Champions...
Nepal started aggressively, with Mina Deuwa scoring in the very first minute. Samiksha Magar doubled the lead in the 9th minute, and just three minutes later, Mina netted her second goal, making it 3–0. In the 23rd minute, top scorer Purnima Rai added another goal, her eighth in the tournament...
Jul 19, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt scraps operating licenses of 37 contractors
Govt scraps operating licenses of 37 contractors
The government has annulled permits of 37 contractor companies after they failed to renew their operating licence on time.
Jul 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Kimathangka border checkpoint key to boosting trilateral ties: Minister Khadka
Kimathangka border checkpoint key to boosting trilateral tie...
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Deepak Khadka, has underscored the strategic importance of the Kimathangka border checkpoint with China, calling it a vital gateway for national development and regional cooperation.
Jul 19, 2025
ECONOMY
Investors gain Rs 232 billion as NEPSE jumps 138.83 points in a week
Investors gain Rs 232 billion as NEPSE jumps 138.83 points i...
The capital gains last week was equivalent to total of the amount in previous two weeks.
Jul 19, 2025
ECONOMY
IPPAN urges hydropower projects to stay alert amid heavy rain forecast
IPPAN urges hydropower projects to stay alert amid heavy rai...
The DHM has identified a high risk of flooding in rivers such as the Koshi, Tamor, Arun, Tamakoshi, Dudhkoshi and Kankai. The Koshi River may reach or exceed alert levels. The weather system active in eastern Nepal is expected to move westward in the coming days.
Jul 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Tibetan Floods: Fear grips Bhotekoshi–Sunkoshi riverside residents, no trust in govt
Tibetan Floods: Fear grips Bhotekoshi–Sunkoshi riverside res...
“How many times can we say the same thing?” says Tamang. “Once or twice is enough. We’re tired of going to the ward, the rural municipality, and the district offices.”
Jul 19, 2025