ECONOMY
SEBON staff demand clarification from Chair Santosh Narayan
SEBON staff demand clarification from Chair Santosh Narayan
Employees of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) have called for the withdrawal of the draft securities bill currently under parliamentary review, urging that a new version be prepared to better reflect the dynamic nature of the capital market.
Jun 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Narcotic drugs to blame for suicides, road accidents and cyber crime: Home Minister
Narcotic drugs to blame for suicides, road accidents and cyb...
Addressing a programme organized at the Ministry today in the context of celebrating the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Home Minister stated that there is a need to reduce and control drug abuse with the cooperation and collaboration of all stakeholders.
Jun 08, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt shuts down Udayapur Cement and Triyuga River Management Office, locals outraged
Govt shuts down Udayapur Cement and Triyuga River Management...
The closure of Udayapur Cement — established in 1987 with full grant support from the Japanese government — follows recent moves toward privatization. Locals say the decision to dismantle the industry, which produced the well-known Gaida Chhap cement brand, reflects the government’...
Jun 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Two killed, 34 injured in bus collision in Tulsipur
Two killed, 34 injured in bus collision in Tulsipur
According to Inspector Surya Bahadur Rana of the Area Police Office, Tulsipur, the deceased have been identified as Narayan Bhandari, 65, and Shanta Khadka Chaudhary, 25, both residents of Dangisharan Rural Municipality-2.
Jun 08, 2025
WORLD
US aerospace industry anxious as tariffs loom
US aerospace industry anxious as tariffs loom
US airlines and aerospace manufacturers insist they have no use for tariff protections, warning that the proposed Trump administration levies could eat into the healthy trade surplus the sector has enjoyed for more than 70 years.
Jun 08, 2025
Market
Daily turnover inclines to Rs 9.13 billion while NEPSE loses 11.06 points
Daily turnover inclines to Rs 9.13 billion while NEPSE loses...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Sunday plummeted by 11.06 points to close at 2,629.89 points.
Jun 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Indian car accident in Birgunj: One dead, three critically injured
Indian car accident in Birgunj: One dead, three critically i...
According to Parsa Police Superintendent of Police (SP) Gautam Mishra, Bittu Saraf, 30, of Narkatiaganj, Bihar, died in the accident involving a BR-55B 9104 numbered car.
Jun 08, 2025
POLITICS
NC-Maoist talks end without consensus
NC-Maoist talks end without consensus
During the meeting held at the Federal Parliament building in New Baneshwor, the Maoist Centre sought NC’s support to form a parliamentary probe committee to investigate the recent visit visa controversy. However, NC leaders did not agree to the proposal, according to party sources.
Jun 08, 2025
POLITICS
Egyptian ambassador pays farewell to President
Egyptian ambassador pays farewell to President
On the occasion, they exchanged views on matters relating to bilateral relations between the two countries, mutual interests and concerns, the Office of the President said.
Jun 08, 2025
SOCIETY
TUTH performs Nepal's first Sex Reassignment Surgery
TUTH performs Nepal's first Sex Reassignment Surgery
Doctors at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, have successfully performed Nepal's first sex reassignment surgery.
Jun 08, 2025