WORLD
European leaders to join Zelensky in US for Ukraine talks with Trump
European leaders to join Zelensky in US for Ukraine talks wi...
European leaders will join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to Washington on Monday seeking an end to Moscow's invasion, after President Donald Trump dropped his push for a ceasefire following an Alaska summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Aug 17, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB raises upper slab of forex facility on import of silver as raw material
NRB raises upper slab of forex facility on import of silver...
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has increased the upper limit of foreign exchange for silver imports to US $500,000 from the existing threshold of US $300,000.
Aug 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Couple electrocuted by elephant-deterrent power line
Couple electrocuted by elephant-deterrent power line
Mahendra Sardar of Pipara, Kanchanrup-5, had installed a live electric wire to protect the paddy crop from elephants. The Sardar couple died after falling on the same exposed wire.
Aug 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepal: 2,853 disaster-related incidents recorded since mid-April
Nepal: 2,853 disaster-related incidents recorded since mid-A...
A total of 2,853 disaster incidents have occurred across the country from mid-April until mid-August, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRRMA). These incidents claimed 126 lives and left 585 people injured.
Aug 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal-India power trade: Rs 17.47 billion income, Rs 12.9 billion expense
Nepal-India power trade: Rs 17.47 billion income, Rs 12.9 bi...
Last fiscal year, Nepal also began exporting 40 megawatts of electricity to Bangladesh.
Aug 17, 2025
Market
NEPSE nosedives 27.14 points while daily turnover increases to Rs 7.73 billion
NEPSE nosedives 27.14 points while daily turnover increases...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Sunday plummeted 27.14 points to close at 2,761.22 points.
Aug 17, 2025
POLITICS
President Paudel meets Indian Foreign Secretary Misri
President Paudel meets Indian Foreign Secretary Misri
On the occasion, President Paudel said Nepal has benefitted from India’s progress as a close neighbor and friend, and expressed hope for greater benefits in the future.
Aug 17, 2025
WORLD
Trump gives Putin 'peace letter' from wife Melania
Trump gives Putin 'peace letter' from wife Melania
The first lady's office on Saturday reposted a Fox News article on X containing the short letter, a day after Trump and Putin failed to find a breakthrough at their high-stakes meeting.
Aug 17, 2025
POLITICS
PM Oli to depart for India on army aircraft
PM Oli to depart for India on army aircraft
Oli, along with his delegation, will fly from Kathmandu to Bodh Gaya on the army’s plane.
Aug 17, 2025
WORLD
Pakistan expands rescue and relief efforts after floods kill over 200 in a single district
Pakistan expands rescue and relief efforts after floods kill...
Buner, a mountainous district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, was struck by cloudbursts and torrential monsoon downpours on Friday, triggering flash floods and landslides.
Aug 17, 2025