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
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