ECONOMY
Nepal imports petroleum worth over Rs 16 billion through Kakarbhitta
Nepal imports petroleum worth over Rs 16 billion through Kak...
Nepal has imported petroleum products worth Rs 16.19 billion through the eastern border at Kakarbhitta in the first 10 months of the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25.
Jun 05, 2025
Market
Aloft Kathmandu marks environment day with tree plantation, trail clean-up
Aloft Kathmandu marks environment day with tree plantation,...
The Tarebhir initiative involved more than 40 associates who hiked the trail, collecting plastic waste and other litter along the way. According to the press release, this initiative combined wellness, community spirit, and environmental action, reinforcing Aloft ethos of purposeful living.
Jun 05, 2025
POLITICS, DIASPORA
Trump administration ends TPS for Nepal; August 5 deadline set for departure
Trump administration ends TPS for Nepal; August 5 deadline s...
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has formally announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepal, ending a humanitarian program that has allowed thousands of Nepalis to live and work legally in the US since the 2015 earthquake.
Jun 05, 2025
SOCIETY
DIG Ghimire new spokesperson of Nepal Police
DIG Ghimire new spokesperson of Nepal Police
Stationed at the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Secretariat, DIG Ghimire has been appointed as the spokesperson, to serve as the focal point, to communicate about the functions carried out by the Nepal Police to the media.
Jun 05, 2025
WORLD
US says NATO close to agreeing to Trump's spending demand
US says NATO close to agreeing to Trump's spending demand
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Thursday that NATO allies were close to agreeing a deal on spending ahead of a summit later this month, in a bid to satisfy US President Donald Trump's demand that it reach five percent of GDP.
Jun 05, 2025
DIASPORA, SOCIETY
US deports 140 Nepali nationals so far, more expected to arrive on Sunday
US deports 140 Nepali nationals so far, more expected to arr...
The deportations are part of a broader crackdown on undocumented immigrants under President Donald Trump’s administration, which began on January 20, 2025. Most of those deported were reportedly found to have violated US immigration laws, including entering the country illegally or overstaying...
Jun 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepal, India express joint commitment to protect biodiversity, wildlife
Nepal, India express joint commitment to protect biodiversit...
Both sides agreed to adopt innovative information systems to monitor and combat the illegal trade of timber and medicinal herbs in border areas, and to improve protection for both wildlife and livestock, it is said.
Jun 05, 2025
SOCIETY
COVID-19 test kit shortage hits Sudurpaschim amid rising infections at border
COVID-19 test kit shortage hits Sudurpaschim amid rising inf...
The confirmed cases include a 20-year-old man from Punarbas in Kanchanpur, a 32-year-old from Dhakari in Achham, and a 24-year-old woman from Dhangadhi in Kailali. Their samples have been sent to the National Public Health Laboratory in Teku, Kathmandu, for PCR testing and variant identification.
Jun 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Former Secy Upreti says cabinet's verbal order led to land ceiling exemption proposal for...
Former Secy Upreti says cabinet's verbal order led to land c...
Upreti mentioned that there was already a political commitment to approve the proposal and it was communicated that both the Prime Minister and Land Reform Minister had personally assured Swami Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna of a positive outcome.
Jun 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Two APF personnel missing in Saptakoshi were diving instructors
Two APF personnel missing in Saptakoshi were diving instruct...
The two Armed Police Force (APF) personnel who went missing in the Saptakoshi River on Thursday have been identified as certified diving instructors.
Jun 05, 2025