Editorial
Hope Amid Melting Glaciers
Hope Amid Melting Glaciers
Every recent study has shown an increase in glacier melting in the Himalayan region. The risks of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), avalanches and flash floods are also rising.
Jul 06, 2025
POLITICS
Major parties agree to form house panel to probe 'cooling-off period' controversy
Major parties agree to form house panel to probe 'cooling-of...
Committee formation on Monday with 21-day deadline to submit report
Jul 06, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal loses to Uzbekistan 4-2 on penalties, fails to qualify for Women's Asia Cup
Nepal loses to Uzbekistan 4-2 on penalties, fails to qualify...
Captain Sabitra Bhandari missed the very first penalty kick for Nepal mounting difficulty for the remaining penalty takers. Goalkeeper Anjila Tumbapo Subba missed the final penalty kick for Nepal.
Jul 05, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal makes stunning comeback against Uzbekistan
Nepal makes stunning comeback against Uzbekistan
Captain Sabitra Bhandari completed her hat-trick with two goals in the span of just two minutes, helping Nepal draw 3-3 against a 10-player Uzbekistan side.
Jul 05, 2025
DIASPORA, SOCIETY, ECONOMY
British MP calls for direct air connectivity as Nepal courts UK investment
British MP calls for direct air connectivity as Nepal courts...
Speaking at the high-level Nepal-UK Tech Forum organized at the Nepali Embassy in London on Friday, MP Baker emphasised the importance of strengthening ties between the two countries at both government and people-to-people levels.
Jul 05, 2025
WORLD
UN starts new bid to forge plastics treaty amid 'global crisis'
UN starts new bid to forge plastics treaty amid 'global cris...
Nations must resolve the global plastics crisis, the head of UN talks told negotiators from 180 countries gathered in Geneva on Tuesday to forge a landmark treaty on eliminating the life-threatening waste.
Jul 05, 2025
POLITICS
Nagarik Unmukti Party decides to quit federal government
Nagarik Unmukti Party decides to quit federal government
Nagarik Unmukti Party (NUP) has decided to withdraw from the federal government. The NUP had already withdrawn from the provincial governments earlier.
Jul 05, 2025
WORLD
Hamas says ready to start Gaza ceasefire talks 'immediately'
Hamas says ready to start Gaza ceasefire talks 'immediately'
Hamas said it was ready to start talks "immediately" on a proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, where the civil defence agency said Israel's ongoing offensive killed 20 people on Saturday.
Jul 05, 2025
WORLD
Third person dies as firefighters master west Turkey blazes
Third person dies as firefighters master west Turkey blazes
Turkey was spared the recent heatwaves that hit the rest of southern Europe but firefighters have battled more than 600 fires in the drought-hit nation over the past week which have been fuelled by high winds.
Jul 05, 2025
SOCIETY, ECONOMY
Slow tourism growth in first half of 2025 raises concerns over annual target
Slow tourism growth in first half of 2025 raises concerns ov...
According to NTB officials, several factors have hindered this year's progress: reduced international promotion, difficult travel access to Nepal, expensive airfare, and ongoing conflicts in various countries. These challenges have made it harder to meet projected numbers.
Jul 05, 2025