WORLD
Trump’s plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela’s oil industry faces major hurdles
Trump’s plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela’s oil industr...
Venezuela’s oil industry is in disrepair after years of neglect and international sanctions, so it could take years and major investments before production can increase dramatically.
Jan 06, 2026
Editorial
When Most Vehicles Pollute, Enforcement Can’t Be Optional
When Most Vehicles Pollute, Enforcement Can’t Be Optional
Widespread violations revealed by emission checks show that vehicular pollution has become the norm in Kathmandu, making strict enforcement of government standards and responsible vehicle maintenance an urgent public health necessity.
Jan 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Four arrested in Okhaldhunga for murder and robbery of elderly couple
Four arrested in Okhaldhunga for murder and robbery of elder...
The arrests were made during an investigation into the killing of a couple in Chishankhugadhi Rural Municipality–6.
Jan 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Election likely to affect SEE exams; preparations underway to reschedule exam dates
Election likely to affect SEE exams; preparations underway t...
The Secondary Education Examination (SEE) is likely to be affected by the upcoming House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5.
Jan 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Pokhara Finance and Samriddhi Finance enter merger process, share swap ratio fixed at 1:1
Pokhara Finance and Samriddhi Finance enter merger process,...
To move the merger forward, the joint merger committee appointed an evaluator to assess the assets, liabilities, and business operations of both institutions. The evaluator has submitted the valuation report.
Jan 05, 2026
SOCIETY
US Ambassador pays farewell call on Prime Minister Karki
US Ambassador pays farewell call on Prime Minister Karki
During the meeting held on Monday at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, matters related to various aspects of bilateral relations between the two countries were discussed, according to the Prime Minister's Secretariat.
Jan 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Vijaya Laghubitta opens FPO issue worth Rs 46.6 million for general public
Vijaya Laghubitta opens FPO issue worth Rs 46.6 million for...
The company has issued 466,817 shares at a face value of Rs 100 per share, amounting to Rs 46.68 million, equivalent to 30 percent of its paid-up capital.
Jan 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Urban Development Ministry proposes release of frozen development budget
Urban Development Ministry proposes release of frozen develo...
The total budget for these projects is estimated at around Rs 17 billion. Currently, 1,280 development projects run by the Ministry of Urban Development remain on hold. Of these, the proposal seeks to release the budget for 533 projects.
Jan 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepal to sign Labour Agreement with Saudi Arabia in January
Nepal to sign Labour Agreement with Saudi Arabia in January
Nepal is set to finally sign a long-awaited bilateral labour agreement with Saudi Arabia, the country's largest destination for migrant workers. According to the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security (MoLESS), the agreement will be signed in the last week of January.
Jan 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Solu Hydropower to issue Rs 8.2 billion IPO for general public
Solu Hydropower to issue Rs 8.2 billion IPO for general publ...
Following the distribution of shares to project-affected locals and Nepalis working abroad, the company will open the IPO for the public from January 13.
Jan 05, 2026