SOCIETY
Animal rights groups urge rethink of Chitwan elephant festival events
Animal rights groups urge rethink of Chitwan elephant festiv...
In a joint statement issued on Monday evening, the groups urged the festival organizers to halt harmful practices and respect the natural behavior of elephants, specifically requesting the suspension of elephant football and penalty events.
Dec 23, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal’s farm and livestock imports hit Rs 150 billion in five months as dependence grows
Nepal’s farm and livestock imports hit Rs 150 billion in fiv...
The growing trend of youth migration for foreign employment, increasing fallow land and the lack of modernization and commercialization in agriculture have all contributed to stagnant domestic production. As local output fails to meet demand, Nepali consumers are increasingly reliant on imported agr...
Dec 23, 2025
WORLD
Bangladesh summons Indian envoy as protest erupts in New Delhi
Bangladesh summons Indian envoy as protest erupts in New Del...
Bangladesh summons Indian envoy as protests flare in Delhi over lynching of Hindu worker, raising tensions between the neighbours.
Dec 23, 2025
ECONOMY
Imports through Mechi Customs hit Rs 20.14 billion
Imports through Mechi Customs hit Rs 20.14 billion
Goods worth Rs 20.14 billion were imported from the Mechi Customs Office in Jhapa in the first five months of the current fiscal year.
Dec 23, 2025
ECONOMY
NICCI welcomes the decision on the use of Indian currency notes of higher denominations
NICCI welcomes the decision on the use of Indian currency no...
The Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) has welcomed the decision of the governments of Nepal and India to permit the use of Indian currency notes of Rs 200 and Rs 500 within Nepal.
Dec 23, 2025
SOCIETY
NEB invites Grade XII annual exam application for 2026
NEB invites Grade XII annual exam application for 2026
Regular students can submit their application forms with a fee of Rs 800 by the end of Poush (January 14). Those unable to submit within this period can apply by January 29 by paying a late fee of Rs 1,600.
Dec 23, 2025
ECONOMY
Construction preparations in full swing for Budhigandaki ‘A’ and ‘B’ hydropower projects
Construction preparations in full swing for Budhigandaki ‘A’...
Using run-of-the-river technology, the projects will generate a combined 329.4 MW, with construction set to begin in the upcoming dry season.
Dec 23, 2025
POLITICS
NC leader Dr Shekhar Koirala suggests a delayed General Convention
NC leader Dr Shekhar Koirala suggests a delayed General Con...
NC leader Dr Shekhar Koirala says the party’s general convention may be delayed due to technical issues, though he insists it should proceed as scheduled and downplays concerns over the possible postponement.
Dec 23, 2025
SOCIETY
Former IGP Khapung’s sarcastic jibe after lift on travel ban: “Any invitation? Let me know...
Former IGP Khapung’s sarcastic jibe after lift on travel ban...
Soon after receiving the commission’s letter on Tuesday, allowing him to travel abroad, Khapung shared a photo of the document on social media and quipped that he was now ready to go anywhere. Writing on Facebook, he remarked, “Alright then—if there’s any invitation, do let m...
Dec 23, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal to face Thailand in inaugural match of Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers
Nepal to face Thailand in inaugural match of Women’s T20 Wor...
The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) released the fixtures on Tuesday. The tournament will take place from January 14 to February 1 at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground and the Mulpani Cricket Ground.
Dec 23, 2025