SOCIETY
Heavy rain forecast in some parts of Koshi province
Heavy rain forecast in some parts of Koshi province
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) reports that western and local winds currently influence the western and central parts of the country, while monsoon winds affect most areas of Koshi Province.
Jun 04, 2025
SOCIETY
Gandaki suspends ride-sharing regulation, transportation services resume nationwide
Gandaki suspends ride-sharing regulation, transportation ser...
The Gandaki Province government suspended the controversial Ride-Sharing Regulation for a month, leading transport entrepreneurs to call off their protest. As a result, public transportation services resumed across the country.
Jun 04, 2025
Editorial
Create infrastructure, livelihoods to stop rapid rural migration
Create infrastructure, livelihoods to stop rapid rural migra...
Migration from villages to cities has been a major driver of urbanization, which has, however, been hollowing out Nepal's hills and rural communities. The government has not done enough work to respond with a long-term solution to problems created by internal migration.
Jun 04, 2025
OPINION
Honoring Our Elders and Protecting Our Children
Honoring Our Elders and Protecting Our Children
In recent years, the strong family bonds that once held our society together are starting to loosen.
I recalled a message from Pope Francis to the participants of the 47th Social Week for Italian Catholics, held in Turin from September 12–15, 2013. He wrote, “A population that doe...
Jun 04, 2025
SOCIETY
NDRRMA to effectively implement National Action Plan for Monsoon Preparedness
NDRRMA to effectively implement National Action Plan for Mon...
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has expressed its commitment to effectively implement the National Action Plan for Monsoon Preparedness and Response.
Jun 04, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal sees surge in hotel and tourism investment; 18 percent rise in star hotels in one ye...
Nepal sees surge in hotel and tourism investment; 18 percent...
According to the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, the number of deluxe and star-rated hotels reached 214 by mid-March 2025 (Falgun 2081), marking an 18 percent increase from the previous year’s 182. This surge has been accompanied by the steady opening of tourist-standard hote...
Jun 04, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt tightens noose on property transactions to control money laundering
Govt tightens noose on property transactions to control mone...
The government in an attempt to check the use of illegally-earned money in real estate business has enforced stern measures in trading of land and property.
Jun 04, 2025
SPORTS
RCB clinch maiden IPL title, defeat Punjab by 6 runs in final
RCB clinch maiden IPL title, defeat Punjab by 6 runs in fina...
Chasing a target of 191 runs set by Bengaluru, Punjab managed 184 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs. Despite a spirited knock from Shashank Singh, who remained unbeaten on 61 off 30 balls and smashed three sixes and a four in the final over, Punjab fell short by six runs.
Jun 03, 2025
POLITICS
Rabi Lamichhane seeks transfer to Dillibazar prison
Rabi Lamichhane seeks transfer to Dillibazar prison
Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane’s transfer process from Bhairahawa to Dillibazar Prison in Kathmandu is progressing as his pretrial custody period has been extended by the Supreme Court.
Jun 03, 2025
ECONOMY
Fifth edition of Himalayan Travel Mart kicks off
Fifth edition of Himalayan Travel Mart kicks off
The fifth edition of the Himalayan Travel Mart (HTM), an international tourism fair aimed at promoting Nepal's tourism, kicked off today in Kathmandu.
Jun 03, 2025