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Ex-IGP Khapung barred from leaving valley, traveling abroad
Ex-IGP Khapung barred from leaving valley, traveling abroad
A meeting of the commission chaired by Gauri Bahadur Karki on Thursday decided to impose a travel restriction on Khapung and prohibit him from leaving the Kathmandu Valley without prior approval.
Nov 13, 2025
POLITICS
Experts seek reforms in Nepal's foreign policy
Experts seek reforms in Nepal's foreign policy
Presenting a concept paper, Dr. Hari Prakash Chand said the absence of subject experts in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1990 has weakened Nepal’s diplomacy. “In the past 35 years, 30 foreign ministers were appointed, but most lacked expertise in diplomacy or international affairs...
Nov 09, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy snow and flash flood risk in eastern, central hills
Heavy snow and flash flood risk in eastern, central hills
According to the department, water levels in the Bagmati, Kamala, Koshi, and Kankai rivers and their tributaries are likely to rise significantly, reaching near-warning levels. Smaller rivers flowing through the Mahabharat and Chure ranges in Koshi, Bagmati, and Madhesh provinces may experience sudd...
Oct 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Air travellers suffer every year due to soaring airfare in festivities
Air travellers suffer every year due to soaring airfare in f...
Although airlines offer online booking, securing a seat during the festive season is a major challenge. Discounted fares are virtually unavailable, and even standard-priced tickets are hard to find.
Sep 30, 2025
SOCIETY
Jeep accident kills two, injures 24 in Arghakhanchi
Jeep accident kills two, injures 24 in Arghakhanchi
The jeep, bearing number plate Lu 1 Ja 4723, was heading from Butwal to Purkotdaha in Gulmi when it met with the accident this morning on the Sandhikharka–Dhorpatan road section. According to District Police Chief Dibas Jisi, both victims died on the spot.
Sep 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Gen Z protesters torch residence of Information and Communication Minister Gurung
Gen Z protesters torch residence of Information and Communic...
Protesters set fire to the residence of Minister for Communication and Information Technology Prithivi Subba Gurung in SunaKothi, Lalitpur, on Tuesday.
Sep 09, 2025
SOCIETY
Jeep accident in Darchula leaves 11 injured, four in critical condition
Jeep accident in Darchula leaves 11 injured, four in critica...
Bajura District Police Office Spokesperson Inspector Chhatra Bahadur Rawat said four of the injured are in critical condition.
Aug 21, 2025
ECONOMY
Forex Update: USD selling at 140.39, euro at164.09
Forex Update: USD selling at 140.39, euro at164.09
Nepal Rastra Bank has published the foreign currency exchange rates for Sunday. According to the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar is set at Rs 139.79 and the selling rate at Rs 140.39.
Aug 17, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal thrashes Bhutan 8–0 to top SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship table
Nepal thrashes Bhutan 8–0 to top SAFF U-20 Women’s Champions...
Nepal started aggressively, with Mina Deuwa scoring in the very first minute. Samiksha Magar doubled the lead in the 9th minute, and just three minutes later, Mina netted her second goal, making it 3–0. In the 23rd minute, top scorer Purnima Rai added another goal, her eighth in the tournament...
Jul 19, 2025
ECONOMY
Casino investors must now bring Rs 200 million to the table
Casino investors must now bring Rs 200 million to the table
Previously, the threshold was Rs 150 million for small casinos operating with modern or electronic gaming machines. For large casinos, the new regulation now requires Rs 300 million in paid-up capital, up from the earlier Rs 250 million.
Jul 15, 2025