PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
Pro-monarchy supporters stage protest in Siphal (Photo Feature)
Pro-monarchy supporters stage protest in Siphal (Photo Featu...
The demonstration was organised by the United People's Movement Committee, led by Navaraj Subedi. Kamal Thapa, chairman of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party Nepal, also took part in the protest.
Jun 03, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal, Zimbabwe urged to boost private sector ties for shared prosperity
Nepal, Zimbabwe urged to boost private sector ties for share...
Speaking at the second Nepal–Zimbabwe Economic Partnership Roundtable organised by the Asian Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (AIDIA) on Tuesday, participants urged Zimbabwe’s non-resident ambassador to Nepal, Stella Nkomo, to facilitate closer collaboration between the t...
Jun 03, 2025
SOCIETY
Fires ravage five districts, properties worth Rs 4.2 lost
Fires ravage five districts, properties worth Rs 4.2 lost
The most significant damage occurred at Bara Distillery Pvt Ltd in Bishrampur Rural Municipality-5, where an electrical short circuit sparked a blaze, resulting in an estimated loss of Rs 2.66 million.
Jun 03, 2025
ECONOMY
Birgunj Booms: Imports cross Rs 500 billion mark
Birgunj Booms: Imports cross Rs 500 billion mark
According to Birgunj Customs Office, imports rose by 12.75 percent compared to the same period last FY, an increase of Rs 57.3 billion. The largest import was petroleum products, totaling Rs 155.94 billion, followed by crude soybean oil worth Rs 45.79 billion.
Jun 03, 2025
SOCIETY
Rs 500 billion spent abroad for higher education in seven years, 543,000 students obtained...
Rs 500 billion spent abroad for higher education in seven ye...
In the past seven years alone, nearly Rs 500 billion has flowed out of the country as young people seek better education and opportunities abroad.
Jun 03, 2025
SOCIETY
Transport entrepreneurs end protest after Gandaki shelves ride-sharing guidelines
Transport entrepreneurs end protest after Gandaki shelves ri...
Transport entrepreneurs have called off their ongoing protest after the Gandaki provincial government decided to suspend the implementation of the recently introduced “Gandaki Province Ride-Sharing (Regulation and Management) Guidelines, 2082 BS” for one month.
Jun 03, 2025
POLITICS
Gandaki suspends ride-sharing regulation for one month
Gandaki suspends ride-sharing regulation for one month
The Gandaki Provincial Government has decided to suspend the implementation of the recently introduced “Gandaki Province Ride-Sharing (Regulation and Management) Guidelines, 2082” for one month.
Jun 03, 2025
ECONOMY
DoR constructs over 36,000 kilometers of roads across Nepal so far
DoR constructs over 36,000 kilometers of roads across Nepal...
Since its establishment, the Department of Roads (DoR) has constructed 36,132 kilometers of roads across the country as of Falgun 2081 BS (mid-February to mid-March 2025). This includes 19,163 kilometers of black-topped roads, 8,204 kilometers of gravel roads, and 8,765 kilometers of earthen roads u...
Jun 03, 2025
SOCIETY
PMO urges Gandaki province to halt ride-sharing regulation implementation
PMO urges Gandaki province to halt ride-sharing regulation i...
This follows a late-night six-point agreement between the government and the Public Transport Protection Struggle Committee on Monday. One of the key points included a request for provinces, including Gandaki, to put on hold any rules allowing private vehicles with red number plates to operate as pu...
Jun 03, 2025
ECONOMY
PPMO blacklists two foreign, one Nepali construction firms
PPMO blacklists two foreign, one Nepali construction firms
In a decision made on Monday, Japan's Marushin Shitaka Construction, India's PH-SMNS JV, and Nepal’s Shankarmali Nirman Sewa were added to the blacklist under the Public Procurement Act.
Jun 03, 2025