National News
Finance Minister Wagle Begins Ministry-Wise Talks to Fast-Track Budget Implementation
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has launched a series of ministry-level discussions to ensure the effective and timely implementation of Nepal’s FY 2083/84 budget.
3 months ago
Floods and Landslides Disrupt Nine Major Highways Across Nepal
Continuous rainfall has triggered floods and landslides, blocking or restricting traffic on nine major highways, with authorities urging travelers to check road conditions before setting out.
3 months ago
Finance Minister’s Secretariat Urges Investors to Ignore Rumors, Says Stock Market Fundamentals Improving
The Finance Minister’s Secretariat has asked investors not to panic over market fluctuations, warning against rumor-driven manipulation and reaffirming the government's commitment to capital market reforms.
3 months ago
Oli Questions Official Palace Massacre Narrative, Says Dipendra Was Not Responsible
Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has claimed that Crown Prince Dipendra was not responsible for the 2001 Narayanhiti Palace Massacre, calling the widely accepted account a fabricated narrative.
3 months ago
Government, Loan Shark Victims Set to Sign Landmark Agreement Today
The government and representatives of loan shark victims are in the final stage of negotiations, with a formal agreement expected to be signed today to address long-standing demands.
3 months ago
US-Iran Talks Continue Despite Escalating Military Tensions
The White House says diplomatic engagement with Iran remains ongoing, even as the US continues airstrikes targeting Iranian military capabilities.
3 months ago
US Imposes 25% Tariff on Brazilian Imports Over Alleged Unfair Trade Practices
The United States will impose a 25 percent tariff on a wide range of Brazilian imports from July 22 after concluding that Brazil engaged in unfair trade practices, although several key products have been exempted.
3 months ago
After Meeting Industrialists and Energy Leaders, PM Balen Shah Holds Talks with Women Entrepreneurs
Prime Minister Balen Shah is meeting office bearers of the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs today to discuss women's entrepreneurship, policy reforms, and measures to strengthen women's participation in Nepal's industrial and business sectors.
3 months ago
Nepal, India Chart Roadmap for 10,000 MW Power Exports by 2034/35
Nepal and India have reached key agreements to expand cross-border electricity trade and transmission infrastructure, paving the way for Nepal's long-term goal of exporting 10,000 MW of electricity to India by 2034/35.
3 months ago
Government Sets Deadline to Clear Overhead Utility Wires
The government has intensified efforts to manage Kathmandu Valley’s tangled electricity and telecom cables, directing concerned agencies to complete the work within a fixed timeframe through a coordinated action plan.
3 months ago
Second Day of Protests Disrupts Work at Singhdurbar
Temporary, contract, and daily wage government workers continued their protest for a second day at Singhdurbar, opposing the government's decision to terminate their contracts and warning that tens of thousands of jobs could be lost.
3 months ago
Former Nepal Telecom MD Sunil Poudel Jailed in Illegal Property Case
The Special Court has convicted former Nepal Telecom Managing Director Sunil Poudel of illicit enrichment, sentencing him to two years and six months in prison while ordering the confiscation of assets worth over Rs. 1.275 billion.
3 months ago