POLITICS
Cabinet endorses National Advertisement Policy: Regulations from digital ad to deepfake in...
Cabinet endorses National Advertisement Policy: Regulations...
The government has approved the 'National Advertisement Policy, 2083' aiming to make the advertisement sector well-managed, transparent, responsive and tech-savvy. The policy, endorsed by the cabinet meeting on Thursday, has pointed out the need to bring the advertisement via the traditional m...
4 hours ago
ECONOMY
Govt mulls powerful 'Economic Crimes Authority' to combat financial offences
Govt mulls powerful 'Economic Crimes Authority' to combat fi...
The government is considering establishing a separate powerful body to look after cases of financial crimes including money laundering.
5 hours ago
ECONOMY
Domestic airfares cut by up to Rs 2,580 after drop in aviation fuel prices
Domestic airfares cut by up to Rs 2,580 after drop in aviati...
Domestic airlines companies have reduced airfares to their passengers by up to Rs 2,580 per flight following a Rs 40 per liter reduction in aviation fuel prices by the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC).
5 hours ago
SPORTS
Govt vows to end political interference, corruption in ANFA
Govt vows to end political interference, corruption in ANFA
Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday following the Cabinet meeting, government spokesperson and Minister for Youth and Sports Sasmit Pokharel said ANFA had long suffered from political interference and corruption, which had contributed to its suspension by FIFA.
5 hours ago
ECONOMY
Govt cuts long-route public transport fares by 2% following fuel price reduction
Govt cuts long-route public transport fares by 2% following...
The Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has reduced fares for inter-provincial public transport by 2 percent following the recent decline in petroleum prices.
6 hours ago
SOCIETY
Govt shuts down 26 apps, nearly 250,000 illegal betting sites
Govt shuts down 26 apps, nearly 250,000 illegal betting site...
The government has shut down 26 mobile apps and nearly 250,000 websites involved in illegal online betting.
6 hours ago
WORLD
Israel marks 1,000 days since Oct 7 with memorials, protests
Israel marks 1,000 days since Oct 7 with memorials, protests
Israel on Thursday marked the 1,000th day since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack with calls for a state commission of inquiry into the unprecedented assault that triggered the war in Gaza. A series of sombre commemorative events are due to be held across the country, as well as protests against t...
6 hours ago
ECONOMY
Nepal welcomes 91,363 tourists in June, arrivals up 19.5%
Nepal welcomes 91,363 tourists in June, arrivals up 19.5%
Immigration Department data showed that arrivals rose from 76,425 in June 2025 and were 22.01% higher than the pre-pandemic figure of 74,883 recorded in June 2019.
6 hours ago
ECONOMY
Foreign Affairs Minister Khanal bats for balanced diplomacy
Foreign Affairs Minister Khanal bats for balanced diplomacy
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)-led government formed under the premiership of Balendra Shah is nearing its 100 days since its formation on March 27. Since its formation, this government has prioritized the policy of maintaining Nepal's balanced relations with neighbours, bolstering economic dipl...
7 hours ago
WORLD
UN aid agencies warn of skyrocketing needs week after Venezuela earthquakes
UN aid agencies warn of skyrocketing needs week after Venezu...
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said in a statement that "as the death toll rises, needs are skyrocketing." According to the authorities, nearly 2,000 deaths have been confirmed and more than 6,400 people have been rescued so far.
7 hours ago