POLITICS
Minister Adhikari's Rs 3.2 million bribery audiotape leaked
Minister Adhikari's Rs 3.2 million bribery audiotape leaked
According to the audio, Minister Adhikari received Rs 3.2 million through his son.
Jul 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy rainfall likely in five provinces
Heavy rainfall likely in five provinces
Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim Provinces.
Jul 17, 2025
POLITICS
Cooling-off period error stemmed from trust in staff: MP Khatiwada
Cooling-off period error stemmed from trust in staff: MP Kha...
Ramhari Khatiwada, chair of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee, has stated that trusting government officials led to the blunder in the cooling-off period provision.
Jul 17, 2025
SOCIETY
TU Cricket Stadium builders face daily Rs 200,000 penalty for missing deadline
TU Cricket Stadium builders face daily Rs 200,000 penalty fo...
As per the contract agreement, the companies must now pay a daily fine of 0.05 percent of the total project cost, which amounts to approximately Rs 200,000 per day.
Jul 17, 2025
Editorial
Dengue Awareness Must Go Beyond Symbolism
Dengue Awareness Must Go Beyond Symbolism
At present, dengue control campaigns in Nepal have increasingly become ritualistic—symbolic rather than impactful. Just as mosquitoes have spread across the country, dengue has started to become a year-round concern.
Jul 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Capital market raises over Rs 61 billion from secondary market in FY 2024/25
Capital market raises over Rs 61 billion from secondary mark...
According to SEBON’s records, 14 companies received approval for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) this year. They issued a total of 38.32 million shares at a face value of Rs 100 each, amounting to Rs 3.83 billion in raised capital.
Jul 17, 2025
ECONOMY
NEPSE sees off FY 2025/26 on a positive note
NEPSE sees off FY 2025/26 on a positive note
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) bade farewell to the fiscal year 2024/26 at a positive note with an impressive growth on both the daily turnover amount and the market index on Wednesday, raising hope among investors for the next FY.
Jul 16, 2025
POLITICS
No immunity for guilty, even if they’ve resigned: Minister Gurung
No immunity for guilty, even if they’ve resigned: Minister G...
Responding to media queries on Wednesday regarding the audio scandal involving outgoing Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration Rajkumar Gupta, Gurung said the minister had already resigned on moral grounds and a new minister had assumed the office.
Jul 16, 2025
SOCIETY
Lumbini Buddhist University senate meeting: Budget of over Rs 490 million passed
Lumbini Buddhist University senate meeting: Budget of over R...
The meeting led by the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the University KP Sharma Oli at his official residence at Baluwatar approved the budget. The budget was presented by University's Registrar Dr Tilakram Acharya.
Jul 16, 2025
SOCIETY
UAE govt grants general amnesty to 120 Nepalis
UAE govt grants general amnesty to 120 Nepalis
The UAE government announced the pardon on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, a major festival observed by followers of Islam, waiving the remaining prison sentences of these individuals.
Jul 16, 2025