ECONOMY
Lock-in period for Rasuwagadhi Hydropower shares ending
Lock-in period for Rasuwagadhi Hydropower shares ending
Locals can begin trading from September 13
Aug 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt to take action if new parliament building misses deadline yet again: Acting PM Singh
Govt to take action if new parliament building misses deadli...
Singh assured that all stakeholders involved in the project have been repeatedly reminded not to show negligence. He said that a reliable work plan is currently being followed, and the construction progress is being closely monitored by both the ministry and relevant departments.
Aug 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepali Army begins repair of Khurkot bailey bridge
Nepali Army begins repair of Khurkot bailey bridge
A technical team from the NA’s Bardibas-based unit in Mahottari was mobilized for repairs after several nuts and bolts on the bridge loosened, increasing the risk to travelers. The team started work on Thursday.
Aug 08, 2025
WORLD
10 dead, 33 missing in northwest China floods: state media
10 dead, 33 missing in northwest China floods: state media
"From August 7, continuous heavy rain... has triggered flash floods. As of 3:30 p.m. (0730 GMT) on August 8, 10 people have died and 33 are missing," state broadcaster CCTV reported.
Aug 08, 2025
POLITICS
RPP-N Chair Thapa claims monarchy and Hindu nationhood ambushed at behest of foreign power...
RPP-N Chair Thapa claims monarchy and Hindu nationhood ambus...
Speaking at a party induction event in Kathmandu, Chairman Thapa claimed that these core elements of Nepal’s identity were dismantled without public consent, under the influence and sponsorship of foreign powers. “Foreign agendas forcibly imposed without the people’s mandate cannot...
Aug 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Bharat lake drowns Bagmati Mayor Thapa in Rs 3 billion corruption scandal
Bharat lake drowns Bagmati Mayor Thapa in Rs 3 billion corru...
The Special Court found him guilty in a case of illegal acquisition of property. After sentencing Thapa to one year in prison and imposing a fine equivalent to the amount of illicit wealth, the various loan-related cases filed at the Sarlahi District Court failed to absolve him.
Aug 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Vehicular movement suspended on Sharada Barrage as Mahakali River sees rising water levels
Vehicular movement suspended on Sharada Barrage as Mahakali...
According to Spokesperson at Kanchanour District Police Office Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sagar Bohara, the ban was enforced after the river’s flow reached 103,000 cusecs.
Aug 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Nearly 400 kg of marijuana seized from Saptari
Nearly 400 kg of marijuana seized from Saptari
The marijuana was found abandoned in the bushes near the Pokhair Canal at Mahadeva, Dakneshwori Municipality–5 in Saptari district.
Aug 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Mother and sister to leave for Israel in search of Bipin Joshi
Mother and sister to leave for Israel in search of Bipin Jos...
Bipin had traveled to Israel under the 'earn and learn' program, but was reportedly taken hostage by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Though he was seen in a video being transferred by Hamas fighters a few days after his abduction, there has been no information on his whereabouts since.
Aug 08, 2025
SPORTS
AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers: Nepal secures narrow victory over Saudi Arabia
AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers: Nepal secures narrow...
Purnima Rai scored the winning goal with a one-touch finish, securing three crucial points for the team.
Aug 08, 2025