SOCIETY
Nepali Army reaffirms commitment to constitution and democratic norms amid Gen Z protests
Nepali Army reaffirms commitment to constitution and democra...
Nepali Army clarifying about its role in the Sept 8–9 Gen Z protest said it acted strictly within the Constitution, respected civilian authority, and focused on protecting lives while supporting democratic stability.
Dec 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Nabil Bank wins case relating to Trishuli Hydropower in Chinese court
Nabil Bank wins case relating to Trishuli Hydropower in Chin...
With a verdict from the Higher People’s Court in Chongqing in favour of Nabil Bank, the bank is now legally entitled to receive an amount equivalent to USD 7,449,386.32 under four bank guarantees.
Dec 22, 2025
POLITICS
Oli and Deuba hold second meeting post-Gen Z protests
Oli and Deuba hold second meeting post-Gen Z protests
Following the Gen Z protests on September 8 and 9, Oli visited Deuba at his residence in Maharajgunj for the second time for discussion.
Dec 22, 2025
WORLD
15 arrested in 1 bln yen robbery in Hong Kong
15 arrested in 1 bln yen robbery in Hong Kong
Among those arrested, seven have been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery. The police described the case as very serious, and they are tracing the whereabouts of the robbed funds. The investigation is still ongoing, and further arrests have not been ruled out, the police said at a press confer...
Dec 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Police raid casinos in Biratnagar, 20 Nepalis arrested
Police raid casinos in Biratnagar, 20 Nepalis arrested
Acting on a tip-off that Nepalis were inside the casinos on Sunday night, police carried out coordinated raids at both locations, according to the District Police Office in Morang.
Dec 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt vehicles barred in Lumbini Provincial capital amid protest against road expansion
Govt vehicles barred in Lumbini Provincial capital amid prot...
The protest is aimed at opposing the road upgrade being carried out under the US-funded Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) project. Locals are demanding that the Dhankhola–Lamahi stretch be expanded into a four-lane road instead of the proposed two-lane configuration.
Dec 22, 2025
ECONOMY
200 companies lose as NEPSE plummets 13.88 points
200 companies lose as NEPSE plummets 13.88 points
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday plunged 13.88 points to close at 2,595.10 points.
Dec 22, 2025
Health
Mental Health Crisis: Unregulated counseling trainings under scrutiny
Mental Health Crisis: Unregulated counseling trainings under...
As mental health problems rise worldwide, Nepal is grappling with a deepening crisis—made worse by a shortage of specialists, social stigma, and the unchecked spread of unregulated counseling trainings.
Dec 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Araniko Highway: Sanga-Dhulikhel road expansion drive expedited
Araniko Highway: Sanga-Dhulikhel road expansion drive expedi...
Last week, the project was given one more year for completion.
Dec 22, 2025
Entertainment
Third 'Avatar' film soars to top in N. American box office debut
Third 'Avatar' film soars to top in N. American box office d...
James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash topped the North American box office ahead of Christmas, debuting with $88 million domestically and $345 million worldwide, reinforcing the franchise’s global appeal.
Dec 22, 2025