SOCIETY
Judicial Council recommends removal of two judges who acquitted Aftab Alam
Judicial Council recommends removal of two judges who acquit...
Judges Dr Khusi Prasad Tharu and Arjun Maharjan had delivered the controversial verdict, clearing Alam of charges in the infamous Rautahat bomb blast case. Following the verdict, complaints were filed against both judges by the victims' families and legal activists, demanding an investigation.
Jun 19, 2025
Market
Daily turnover surges to Rs 11.23 billion while NEPSE drops 24.76 points
Daily turnover surges to Rs 11.23 billion while NEPSE drops...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plummeted by 24.76 points to close at 2,628.91 points on Thursday.
Jun 19, 2025
POLITICS
Chair Khatiwada submits report on Nepal Citizenship (Second Amendment) Bill in House
Chair Khatiwada submits report on Nepal Citizenship (Second...
Ramhari Khatiwada, chairperson of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee, has presented the committee report on the ‘Nepal Citizenship (Second Amendment) Bill, 2082’ in the House of Representatives (HoR).
Jun 19, 2025
WORLD
Russia ready to support Iran's peaceful nuclear development: Putin
Russia ready to support Iran's peaceful nuclear development:...
Without disclosing specifics, Putin confirmed that Russia has engaged in detailed discussions on this issue with both Israeli and U.S. officials, and has communicated proposals to its Iranian counterparts.
Jun 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Survey finds large reserve of methane in Jaljale of Dailekh
Survey finds large reserve of methane in Jaljale of Dailekh
The China Geological Survey (CGS) has recently submitted the preliminary report of the exploration of petroleum products and natural gas in Dailekh to the Government of Nepal. The report revealed that the Jaljale area has a large reserve of methane gas.
Jun 19, 2025
WORLD
Thailand's 'Yellow Shirts' return to streets demand PM quit
Thailand's 'Yellow Shirts' return to streets demand PM quit
The leaked call, in which Paetongtarn referred to the Thai army's northeastern commander as her opponent and addressed Hun Sen as "uncle" has drawn strong public backlash.
Jun 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Fugitive in Miteri cooperative funds misappropriation brought to Nepal
Fugitive in Miteri cooperative funds misappropriation brough...
The police have brought Jyoti Bahadur Bhandari, an accused involved in the misappropriation of funds from Miteri Savings and Credit Co-Operative Ltd, from Cambodia to Kathmandu on Wednesday at 10 pm.
Jun 19, 2025
POLITICS
China proposes review of Upper Mustang entry fee
China proposes review of Upper Mustang entry fee
Since Upper Mustang is a semi-restricted area, foreigners are required to pay $500 to get an entry permit for 10 days. Chinese officials have proposed to review this provision, according to Nepali officials.
Jun 19, 2025
POLITICS
Prez Paudel appoints Timilsina as non-resident ambassador to Philippines
Prez Paudel appoints Timilsina as non-resident ambassador to...
President Ram Chandra Paudel has appointed Nepal’s ambassador to Malaysia Dr Netra Prasad Timilsina, as the non-resident ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines.
Jun 19, 2025
POLITICS
Lawmaker Amar Bahadur Thapa tears apart budget booklet in parliament
Lawmaker Amar Bahadur Thapa tears apart budget booklet in pa...
CPN (Unified Socialist) lawmaker Amar Bahadur Thapa tore up the budget booklet for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 during a meeting of the House of Representatives on Thursday.
Jun 19, 2025