ECONOMY
Pokhara–Muglin road travel eases, 500 metres of blacktopping left in western section
Pokhara–Muglin road travel eases, 500 metres of blacktopping...
The Pokhara–Ambukhaireni section of the Pokhara–Muglin road was divided into two packages for expansion. The 80-kilometre stretch between Pokhara and Ambukhaireni was split into an eastern section (Ambukhaireni–Jamune, 41 km) and a western section (Jamune–Pokhara, nearly 39 k...
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POLITICS
NA lawmakers stress on settling Nepal-India border issue through diplomatic channel
NA lawmakers stress on settling Nepal-India border issue thr...
Speaking at the emergency hour of today's NA meeting, they suggested the government hold dialogue based on historical facts and evidence to resolve such problems.
59 minutes ago
WORLD
Global economic growth to slow to 2.8 pct in 2026 amid Mideast tensions: OECD
Global economic growth to slow to 2.8 pct in 2026 amid Midea...
Global economic growth is projected to slow from 3.4 percent in 2025 to 2.8 percent in 2026, before recovering to 3.1 percent in 2027, according to the latest Economic Outlook released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Wednesday.
1 hour ago
ECONOMY
JICA enhances support for Nagdhunga Tunnel with additional loan
JICA enhances support for Nagdhunga Tunnel with additional l...
The Exchange of Notes regarding the additional assistance was signed by Ghanashyam Upadhaya, Secretary, Ministry of Finance on behalf of the Government of Nepal and Mr. Maeda Toru, Ambassador of Japan to Nepal on behalf of the Government of Japan today, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JI...
1 hour ago
SOCIETY
Ram Janaki Health Foundation Chair Pandey arrested
Ram Janaki Health Foundation Chair Pandey arrested
Nepal Police have arrested Om Prasad Pandey, the chairperson of Ram Janaki Health Foundation, on charges of banking offense.
1 hour ago
SOCIETY
Extreme heat disrupts daily life in Madhesh Province
Extreme heat disrupts daily life in Madhesh Province
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Janakpur, has warned of a potential heatwave outbreak, stating that prolonged high temperatures could lead to serious health risks. The department has advised people to remain cautious as cases of heat-related illnesses may increase.
2 hours ago
Market
Germany, Nepal launch healthcare, water and solar projects in Dhulikhel
Germany, Nepal launch healthcare, water and solar projects i...
The projects were inaugurated by representatives of the Government of Nepal, Dhulikhel Municipality, Dhulikhel Hospital, the German Embassy and German development agencies during a programme attended by German Ambassador Udo Eugen Volz, local officials and community stakeholders.
2 hours ago
SOCIETY
Nepal elected Chair of First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly
Nepal elected Chair of First Committee of the United Nations...
Following the election, Nepal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa, expressed gratitude to member states for their trust and support.
2 hours ago
WORLD
Lebanon says Israel strikes near Beirut and across south
Lebanon says Israel strikes near Beirut and across south
The Israeli army, meanwhile, said it intercepted a "hostile aircraft" that crossed into Israeli territory from Lebanon, the first such infiltration reported by the military in more than 24 hours.
3 hours ago
Market
Civil society groups demand restructuring of Social Welfare Council
Civil society groups demand restructuring of Social Welfare...
Propose new Social Development Board
3 hours ago