SOCIETY
Couple missing after landslide buries house in Parbat
Couple missing after landslide buries house in Parbat
Chhabilal Bishwakarma, 76, and his wife Bishnumati, 76, went missing after their one-storey house was buried in the incident that took place last night.
Jul 20, 2025
SOCIETY
Very heavy rainfall likely in three provinces today
Very heavy rainfall likely in three provinces today
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that the monsoon is currently active across the country. The monsoon trough is situated north of its average position over western and central Nepal, and near the average position in the eastern region.
Jul 20, 2025
POLITICS
UML keeps Bidya Bhandari’s party membership on hold, citing sensitivity of presidential le...
UML keeps Bidya Bhandari’s party membership on hold, citing...
Since Articles 8 and 9 of the party statute require careful deliberation on matters related to the dignity of the presidency and the broader political implications, the issue has been kept pending for now, according to UML Publicity Department Head Rajendra Gautam.
Jul 20, 2025
ECONOMY
CIB’s arrest of NRB official in KDBL scam sparks oversight concerns of central bank
CIB’s arrest of NRB official in KDBL scam sparks oversight c...
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has come under fire for its weak role in supervision and monitoring of the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) following the case of crisis-ridden Karnali Development Bank Limited (KDBL).
Jul 20, 2025
OPINION
On the Economics of Population Growth
On the Economics of Population Growth
Three major factors play a key role in economic growth. The first one is labor or the working population. They generally work for their livelihood and contribute to the economy. The second one is capital, which includes land, machinery, as well as other capital. These two factors, in combination, pr...
Jul 20, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal’s installed capacity of electricity reaches 3,878 MW
Nepal’s installed capacity of electricity reaches 3,878 MW
Nepal’s installed capacity of electricity has reached 3,878 megawatts (MW), marking a major milestone in the country’s energy sector.
Jul 20, 2025
Editorial
Stop Fiddling with Human Life
Stop Fiddling with Human Life
The loss of 18 lives is a national tragedy. But the bigger tragedy would be to learn nothing from it. We owe it to the victims, their families and the future of Nepal’s aviation to ensure this never happens again. No more excuses. No more neglect. No more fiddling with human life.
Jul 20, 2025
WORLD
US envoy urges accountability for church attack in West Bank village
US envoy urges accountability for church attack in West Bank...
In early July, the village of Taybeh was hit by an arson attack in the area of the ruins of the Byzantine-era Church of Saint George, which dates back to the fifth century.
Jul 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Sudurpaschim Province govt calls for massive public awareness against Chhaupadhi
Sudurpaschim Province govt calls for massive public awarenes...
In Chhaupadhi practice, menstruating women and girls are confined to the Chhaugoth, an outdoor shed, due to superstitious belief that if women and girls stay with their family members during menstrual time (four days), it would irate their family deities.
Jul 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Locals step up to protect historic Nilbarahi temple
Locals step up to protect historic Nilbarahi temple
After nearly a decade of neglect by local authorities, a citizen-led movement has now evolved into a large-scale campaign. In just ten weeks, over Rs 10 million has been raised, and more than 25,000 people have contributed through voluntary labor.
Jul 19, 2025