WORLD
US strikes on three vessels in eastern Pacific kill eight: US military
US strikes on three vessels in eastern Pacific kill eight: U...
US military strikes on three alleged narco-trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific killed eight people on Monday, part of a broader campaign since September that has destroyed at least 26 vessels and left at least 95 dead.
Dec 16, 2025
SOCIETY
Nagdhunga Tunnel yet to come into operation despite project completion
Nagdhunga Tunnel yet to come into operation despite project...
“We aim to operate the tunnel within the next few months, by mid-February to mid-April at the latest. If not, it will definitely be operational before the Nepali New Year,” said Keshav Sharma, Secretary at MoPIT.
Dec 16, 2025
WORLD
10-year-old girl, Holocaust survivors among Bondi Beach dead
10-year-old girl, Holocaust survivors among Bondi Beach dead
The elder gunman, 50-year-old Sajid Akram, was killed in a shootout with police. His 24-year-old son Naveed is in a coma in hospital.
Dec 16, 2025
SOCIETY
198 items of artifacts stolen from Nepal brought back so far
198 items of artifacts stolen from Nepal brought back so far
Artifacts such as wood carvings, stone carvings, architecture, and statues, among others, that were created in Nepal and smuggled or stolen abroad are claimed and returned when found abroad, based on the information and with supporting evidence.
Dec 16, 2025
WORLD
Trump sues BBC for defamation over Panorama speech edit
Trump sues BBC for defamation over Panorama speech edit
Trump accused the broadcaster of defamation and of violating a trade practices law, according to court documents filed in Florida. He asked for $5bn (£3.7bn) in damages on each of the two claims.
Dec 16, 2025
SOCIETY
CIB flags irregularities in Durbar Marg land lease, former Nepal Trust officials allegedly...
CIB flags irregularities in Durbar Marg land lease, former N...
The investigation found that the then Secretary Arjun Karki and Joint Secretary Lekh Bahadur Karki gained financial benefits through an erroneous lease agreement with Thamserku Trekking.
Dec 16, 2025
POLITICS
Canvassing intensifies at UML 11the General Convention venue
Canvassing intensifies at UML 11the General Convention venue
Party Chair KP Sharma Oli and Ishwar Pokhrel are contesting the chairperson’s post, while Shankar Pokhrel and Surendra Pandey are vying for the general secretary position.
Dec 16, 2025
Market
US dollar reaches all time high against Nepali currency
US dollar reaches all time high against Nepali currency
The buying rate of 1 US Dollar has been fixed at 144.88 and the selling rate at Rs 144.48 for today.
Dec 16, 2025
ECONOMY
Inflation rate drops further to 1.53 percent in four months of FY 2025/26
Inflation rate drops further to 1.53 percent in four months...
The ‘Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation Report of Nepal’ unveiled by NRB on Monday shows that the country’s average price hike slowed down during mid-July and mid-November.
Dec 16, 2025
WORLD
Louvre Museum closed as workers strike
Louvre Museum closed as workers strike
Staff assembled outside the museum's world-famous glass pyramid, blocking the main entrance and holding signs, as security agents turned tourists away.
Dec 16, 2025