SPORTS
Kolkata deepens Chennai’s IPL woes in 8-wicket win
Kolkata deepens Chennai’s IPL woes in 8-wicket win
The Chennai Super Kings’ lowest total at home in Indian Premier League history led to their fifth consecutive loss on Friday.
Apr 12, 2025
Editorial
Salvaging economy from impending crisis
Salvaging economy from impending crisis
At a time when Nepal’s economy teeters on the brink—its domestic demand sluggish, revenues weak, and confidence in public institutions waning—the government can ill afford to dither on reforms. The report by the High-Level Economic Reforms Advisory Commission, led by former Finance...
Apr 12, 2025
ECONOMY
NEA Board approves up to Rs 1 million in relief for electrical accident victims
NEA Board approves up to Rs 1 million in relief for electric...
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has decided to provide up to Rs 1 million in relief to employees or members of the public who lose their lives in electrical accidents. The decision was made during the NEA’s 995th Board meeting chaired by Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigatio...
Apr 12, 2025
WORLD
Over 6,000 living immigrants listed dead In the US to force self-deportation
Over 6,000 living immigrants listed dead In the US to force...
6,000 living immigrants have been classified as deceased cancelling their social security numbers, as reported by NDTV.
Apr 12, 2025
ECONOMY
Non-Life insurers urge regulator to amend share trading restrictions
Non-Life insurers urge regulator to amend share trading rest...
The Non-Life Insurance Association of Nepal (NIAN) has urged the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) to amend the rule that bars outgoing officials from buying or selling shares of their respective companies for one year after leaving office.
Apr 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Pro-monarchy protest leader Durga Prasai arrested, remanded for 12 days
Pro-monarchy protest leader Durga Prasai arrested, remanded...
In a dramatic development in the manhunt for the commander of last month’s deadly pro-monarchy protest in Kathmandu’s Tinkune area, Nepal Police apprehended Durga Prasai for his role in inciting violence during the protest at the Nepal-India border on Friday and brought him back to Kathm...
Apr 12, 2025
Literature Cafe
The Heat
The Heat
He had seen the silver shining glassy images of Bollywood. It was all like a glassy world, shiny and filled with pizzazz. The glassy world hid its fragility.
Apr 11, 2025
ECONOMY
Khanal-led commission recommends changes to retirement age, social security allowances
Khanal-led commission recommends changes to retirement age,...
The High-Level Economic Reforms Advisory Commission has recommended the government to raise the mandatory retirement age for civil servants along with the eligibility age for senior citizens to receive social security allowances.
Apr 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Jawalakhel zoo to operate until 8 pm from New Year 2082
Jawalakhel zoo to operate until 8 pm from New Year 2082
Minister for Forests and Environment, Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri, announced that the zoo will be open until 8 pm starting from April 14 as following public demand.
Apr 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Fugitive arrested from New Baneshwor
Fugitive arrested from New Baneshwor
The Kathmandu District Court had sentenced Karki to one year in prison on July 12, 2022, for his involvement in a financial fraud case. He had been on the run since the pronouncement of the verdict.
Apr 11, 2025