ECONOMY
Govt supplies 243,000 metric tonnes of chemical fertiliser to farmers
Govt supplies 243,000 metric tonnes of chemical fertiliser t...
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD) said that out of the budget earmarked for fertiliser procurement in the current fiscal year, the government invited bids to purchase 466,000 metric tonnes of chemical fertiliser, of which 243,000 metric tonnes have already been distribute...
Dec 30, 2025
SOCIETY
Teen girl killed in tiger attack in Bardiya
Teen girl killed in tiger attack in Bardiya
The victim, Binita Pariyar of Madhuwan Municipality–2, was attacked while cutting grass in the nearby Kothiya Community Forest at around 1 pm. The tiger dragged her away after the attack.
Dec 30, 2025
ECONOMY
New criteria set for multi-year project approval: Minimum cost fixed at Rs 500 million
New criteria set for multi-year project approval: Minimum co...
According to the Ministry of Finance, projects with an estimated cost below Rs 500 million will no longer qualify for multi-year contract approval. However, in the case of government building construction or service procurement projects, the minimum cost requirement has been set at Rs 200 million.
Dec 30, 2025
POLITICS
EC steps up election preparations: Four machines put on standby to print 40 million ballot...
EC steps up election preparations: Four machines put on stan...
To meet the demand, the EC plans to print a total of 40 million ballot papers—20 million for the first-past-the-post system and another 20 million for the proportional representation system.
Dec 30, 2025
SOCIETY
Man held with stolen cash amounting to Rs 6.51 million
Man held with stolen cash amounting to Rs 6.51 million
Chief of the Area Police Office, Tulsipur Hom Bahadur Parajuli, said that the amount of money, the source of which could not be verified, was recovered during a search at KC's house.
Dec 30, 2025
POLITICS
Oli labels attackers of Deuba as ‘Lucifers’
Oli labels attackers of Deuba as ‘Lucifers’
KP Sharma Oli brands those attacking NC President Deuba as “Lucifers,” condemning the September protests as anti-democratic.
Dec 30, 2025
ECONOMY
Rs 2.19 billion approved to rebuild flood-damaged roads in Ilam
Rs 2.19 billion approved to rebuild flood-damaged roads in I...
The funding approval was granted in response to a proposal submitted by the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport for the rehabilitation of damaged roads and bridges.
Dec 30, 2025
SOCIETY
12 people arrested for harassing tourists
12 people arrested for harassing tourists
A team from Gausala Police Circle apprehended the suspects on Monday for causing trouble, harassment and inappropriate behavior toward foreign tourists and locals in Chabahil, Gausala and Tilganga areas.
Dec 30, 2025
POLITICS
UML Vice Chairman Thapa sees a prospect of NC–UML cooperation in HoR polls
UML Vice Chairman Thapa sees a prospect of NC–UML cooperatio...
CPN-UML Vice-Chairman Ram Bahadur Thapa says NC and UML could jointly contest the March 5 HoR election by sharing seats equally, calling for a united front to restore democracy amid a deepening political crisis.
Dec 30, 2025
ECONOMY
Attack on BFIs worrying: Nepal Bankers’ Association
Attack on BFIs worrying: Nepal Bankers’ Association
During a programme organized by the Society of Economic Journalists, Nepal (SEJON) on 'banking sector and way forward' in Kathmandu on Monday, Koirala viewed, financial and banking sector as facing challenges after the intimidation of bank employees over loan issues.
Dec 30, 2025