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
Health
Govt declares Shrawan as dengue awareness month
Govt declares Shrawan as dengue awareness month
As part of the campaign, every Friday will be observed as “Clean Friday”, where all public institutions and agencies will be mobilized to clean and eliminate mosquito breeding sites.
Jul 16, 2025
ECONOMY
Chandragiri Municipality's approves budget of Rs 2.934 billion for FY 2025/26
Chandragiri Municipality's approves budget of Rs 2.934 billi...
The 16th session of the municipal assembly brought the budget with current expenditure of Rs 1.2278 billion and a capital expenditure of Rs 1.7068 billion.
Jul 16, 2025
OPINION
The rise of identity politics in the 21st century
The rise of identity politics in the 21st century
Globalization created both winners and losers. It created inequality, and divided society into a class of rich and poor, haves and have-nots, and widened the gaps between them, inviting a backlash with rising inequality and growing trends of de-globalization unfolding deeply.
Jul 16, 2025
WORLD
Iceland volcano erupts for ninth time since 2023
Iceland volcano erupts for ninth time since 2023
Broadcaster RUV reported that the nearby fishing village Grindavik had been evacuated, as had the Blue Lagoon, Iceland's famed tourist spot.
Jul 16, 2025
ECONOMY
KMC passes Rs 25.11 billion budget for FY 2025/26
KMC passes Rs 25.11 billion budget for FY 2025/26
The budget was endorsed during the second meeting of the 17th session of the municipal assembly held at the National Assembly Hall on Wednesday.
Jul 16, 2025
SOCIETY
One killed, two injured in motorcycle accident in Sarlahi
One killed, two injured in motorcycle accident in Sarlahi
According to police, a motorcycle heading from Kabilasi to Malangawa (registration number Province 2–03–014 P 1214) struck a pedestrian near Pidar Chowk on the Nawalpur–Malangawa road section.
Jul 16, 2025
POLITICS
Govt loses majority in National Assembly as JSP-N withdraws its support
Govt loses majority in National Assembly as JSP-N withdraws...
With the Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) Nepal holding three seats withdrawing its support, the government now finds itself in the minority. While the ruling coalition holds close to a two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives, it appears weak in the National Assembly.
Jul 16, 2025