POLITICS
US says Mexico agrees to water treaty obligations
US says Mexico agrees to water treaty obligations
The U.S.A and Mexico reached a water-sharing agreement after President Trump threatened sanctions. Mexico will release 202,000 acre-feet of water to meet its obligations under a 1944 treaty, with the full deal to be finalized by January.
Dec 13, 2025
ECONOMY
US Dollar hits record high, deepening pressure on Nepal’s economy
US Dollar hits record high, deepening pressure on Nepal’s ec...
The US dollar climbed to a record high of Rs 144.37 on Saturday, intensifying pressure on Nepal’s import-dependent economy.
Dec 13, 2025
POLITICS
UML convention: Police deployed with trained dogs for security
UML convention: Police deployed with trained dogs for securi...
To prevent any untoward incidents, the Nepal Police have deployed a team with specially trained dogs. Police conducted thorough checks at key areas of the venue, with the dogs assisting in inspection.
Dec 13, 2025
SOCIETY
Man dies in wild elephant attack in Morang
Man dies in wild elephant attack in Morang
Police reported that 60-year-old Bhawkrishna Ghimire of Sundarharaicha Municipality–12, Biratchok, died at the scene.
Dec 13, 2025
POLITICS
11th UML convention: Leaders scramble for key party posts
11th UML convention: Leaders scramble for key party posts
In a Secretariat meeting held on Friday, UML accepted the supremacy of the second Statute Convention and decided that this national convention will have 15 central office-bearers and a 251-member central committee
Dec 13, 2025
WORLD
EU set to freeze Russian assets as Ukraine funding deal nears
EU set to freeze Russian assets as Ukraine funding deal near...
Most of the money sits at Belgium based clearing house Euroclear, and EU leaders want to seal a deal at next week’s summit that would use the funds as backing for a major loan to Ukraine, aimed at sustaining its military and keeping the economy afloat, according to the BBC.
Dec 13, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB to invest around Rs 6 billion from gratuity, pension fund in banks
NRB to invest around Rs 6 billion from gratuity, pension fun...
The NRB has invited banks and financial institutions to submit applications, proposing the amount they seek along with the interest rate.
Dec 13, 2025
SOCIETY
GBV cases climb even as nationwide campaign concludes
GBV cases climb even as nationwide campaign concludes
During the campaign itself, personnel from Nepal Police—the institution responsible for public safety—were found involved in violent acts.
Dec 13, 2025
POLITICS
Ensure voting rights to migrant Nepalis: Chair Lingden
Ensure voting rights to migrant Nepalis: Chair Lingden
Chairman Lingden said it while sharing the decisions made by the central committee meeting of the party on Friday.
Dec 13, 2025
WORLD
'Vaccines do not cause autism': WHO
'Vaccines do not cause autism': WHO
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last month revised its website with language that undermines its previous, scientifically-grounded position that immunisations do not cause the developmental disability autism.
Dec 13, 2025