Business & Economy
Rahughat Hydro power project's deadline extended for third time
Rahughat Hydro power project's deadline extended for third t...
The 40-megawatt under-construction project is being promoted by Raghuganga hydropower project, a subsidiary of the Nepal Electricity Authority.
Jul 18, 2025
WORLD
EU hits Russia with sweeping new sanctions over Ukraine war
EU hits Russia with sweeping new sanctions over Ukraine war
The 18th round of economic measures from Europe against Russia since its 2022 invasion comes as allies hope US President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to punish Moscow for stalling peace efforts.
Jul 18, 2025
POLITICS
RPP calls for probe into assets of post-1990 political, administrative leadership
RPP calls for probe into assets of post-1990 political, admi...
Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) on Thursday formally urged the Department of Money Laundering Investigation (DMLI) to investigate the assets of Nepal’s high-level political and administrative leadership accumulated after the 1990 political change.
Jul 18, 2025
WORLD
Turkey arrests 153 suspected IS members, associates
Turkey arrests 153 suspected IS members, associates
The arrests took place from Izmir and Mugla in the west and southwest, to Hatay and Mardin in the southeast and Samsun on the northern Black Sea coast.
Jul 18, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt appeals to SC against Aftab Alam’s acquittal in murder case
Govt appeals to SC against Aftab Alam’s acquittal in murder...
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The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) filed the appeal, seeking a reversal of the May 28 verdict issued by the Birgunj bench of the High Court Janakpur.
Jul 18, 2025
SOCIETY
Laxman Datt Pant elected to GFMD leadership body
Laxman Datt Pant elected to GFMD leadership body
Laxman Datt Pant, Founder and Executive Director of Media Action Nepal (MAN), has been elected to the Steering Committee of the Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD), the world’s largest community of journalism support and media development organizations.
Jul 18, 2025
POLITICS
UML Vice Chair Pokharel calls for serious debate on statute amendments at politburo meetin...
UML Vice Chair Pokharel calls for serious debate on statute...
Senior Vice-Chairman of the CPN (UML), Ishwar Pokhrel, has called for serious participation in discussions during Friday’s meeting of the party’s Politburo.
Jul 18, 2025
DIASPORA
Gyanendra Shahi and Kulman Ghising to receive ‘Global Hero Award’
Gyanendra Shahi and Kulman Ghising to receive ‘Global Hero A...
Renowned public figures Gyanendra Shahi and Kulman Ghising have been selected to receive this year’s prestigious Hami Nepali Global Hero Award. The honour will be conferred at a grand ceremony to be held on July 27 in New York City, USA, organised by Global Nepali.
Jul 18, 2025
POLITICS
Dr Koirala intensifies political outreach, meets Dahal, former Prez Bhandari
Dr Koirala intensifies political outreach, meets Dahal, form...
Senior Nepali Congress (NC) leader and Member of Parliament Dr Shekhar Koirala appears to be ramping up his political engagements, with back-to-back high-level meetings that are being closely watched in Kathmandu’s political circles.
Jul 18, 2025
SOCIETY
One killed, three injured in motorcycle accident
One killed, three injured in motorcycle accident
Both were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. While Shobha succumbed to her injuries, Indira Koirala is still undergoing treatment.
Jul 18, 2025