WORLD
US: Houthi attacks force ships to make costly detour around Africa
US: Houthi attacks force ships to make costly detour around...
Attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen have forced three-fourths of US-flagged ships to avoid the Red Sea and instead take the long and expensive detour around the southern tip of Africa, the US national security advisor said Sunday.
Mar 25, 2025
ECONOMY
Load shedding cuts industrial production by over 50 percent
Load shedding cuts industrial production by over 50 percent
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has implemented nearly 12 hours of load shedding in industrial areas, leading to a sharp decline in production. Industries report that their output has dropped by more than 50 percent due to the power cuts.
Mar 25, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal will fall far behind in development if notable reforms are not made on time: World B...
Nepal will fall far behind in development if notable reforms...
The World Bank (WB) has cautioned that Nepal might achieve a growth rate of barely four percent for the long term in coming years if the country fails to take necessary corrective measures.
Mar 25, 2025
POLITICS
Mishra-led Committee retained to recommend officials for TJ bodies
Mishra-led Committee retained to recommend officials for TJ...
The government has decided to retain the committee led by former Chief Justice Om Prakash Mishra to recommend officials for the two transitional justice-related commissions.
Mar 25, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt strengthens surveillance against human trafficking
Govt strengthens surveillance against human trafficking
The bill, presented by the Ministry of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens, aims to hold all three tiers of government accountable for addressing the globally widespread organized crime of human trafficking.
Mar 24, 2025
SOCIETY
Drinking water supply restored in Lamichaur after 42 years
Drinking water supply restored in Lamichaur after 42 years
According to the Lamichaur Drinking Water Consumers’ Committee Chairperson Tikaram Thapa, the municipality conducted a technical survey before drilling underground to extract water.
Mar 24, 2025
SOCIETY
Over 4,000 criminal cases filed in one month, 1,127 linked to banking offenses
Over 4,000 criminal cases filed in one month, 1,127 linked t...
The Kathmandu Valley witnessed a significant rise in criminal offenses, including banking crimes, shared Deputy Inspector General of Police Dinesh Kumar Acharya, the central spokesperson of Nepal Police. Most of the banking offenses are related to cheque bounce.
Mar 24, 2025
ECONOMY
Narad Luintel appointed as CEO of NEPSE
Narad Luintel appointed as CEO of NEPSE
Narad Luintel has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE).
Mar 24, 2025
ECONOMY
Three-member panel formed to recommend new NRB Governor
Three-member panel formed to recommend new NRB Governor
The government has formed a three-member committee to recommend candidates for the position of Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank.
Mar 24, 2025
SOCIETY
First National Water Conference issues nine-point Kathmandu Declaration
First National Water Conference issues nine-point Kathmandu...
The two-day Conference organized by the National Federation of Irrigation Water User’s Association, Nepal under the leadership of Water and Energy Commission Secretariat wrapped up Sunday evening. It was organized as part of the Nepal National Glacier, Water and Weather Week-2025.
Mar 24, 2025