SOCIETY

Japanese Encephalitis claims 35 lives across Nepal this year

Japanese Encephalitis claims 35 lives across Nepal this year

In 2024, the disease had caused 25 deaths and infected 86 people. In 2023, there were 107 reported infections but only s...

In 2024, the disease had caused 25 deaths and infected 86 people. In 2023, there were 107 reported infections but only s...

Dec 23, 2025

WORLD

EU says China's planned dairy duties 'unjustified'

EU says China's planned dairy duties 'unjustified'

"Our assessment is that the investigation is based on questionable allegations and insufficient evidence, and that the m...

"Our assessment is that the investigation is based on questionable allegations and insufficient evidence, and that the m...

Dec 22, 2025

ECONOMY

Nepal imports over Rs 1.9 billion worth of smartphones in five months

Nepal imports over Rs 1.9 billion worth of smartphones in five months

According to data from the Department of Customs (DoC), Nepal imported 1,070,680 smartphones worth Rs 1.913 billion in t...

According to data from the Department of Customs (DoC), Nepal imported 1,070,680 smartphones worth Rs 1.913 billion in t...

Dec 22, 2025

POLITICS

Kathmandu witnesses rare back-to-back recalls of Chinese and US envoys

Kathmandu witnesses rare back-to-back recalls of Chinese and US envoys

Ambassador Thompson is among the career ambassadors whose tenures are set to end in January as part of a broader review...

Ambassador Thompson is among the career ambassadors whose tenures are set to end in January as part of a broader review...

Dec 22, 2025

ECONOMY

MCA-Nepal signs $23.7 million road repair contracts under MCC compact

MCA-Nepal signs $23.7 million road repair contracts under MCC compact

The contracts cover the 40-kilometer stretch of the East-West Highway from Dhan Khola to Lamahi. The agreement includes...

The contracts cover the 40-kilometer stretch of the East-West Highway from Dhan Khola to Lamahi. The agreement includes...

Dec 22, 2025

POLITICS

Govt to amend four election laws to enable overseas and inter-district voting

Govt to amend four election laws to enable overseas and inter-district voting

The government is moving to amend four election laws to enable overseas and inter-district voting, including a ‘no...

The government is moving to amend four election laws to enable overseas and inter-district voting, including a ‘no...

Dec 22, 2025

SOCIETY

Gen Z activists detained from Maitighar protest released

Gen Z activists detained from Maitighar protest released

The protesters had demonstrated, demanding the formation of an all-party government, and were brought to the District Po...

The protesters had demonstrated, demanding the formation of an all-party government, and were brought to the District Po...

Dec 22, 2025

SOCIETY

Nepali Army reaffirms commitment to constitution and democratic norms amid Gen Z protests

Nepali Army reaffirms commitment to constitution and democratic norms amid Gen Z protests

Nepali Army clarifying about its role in the Sept 8–9 Gen Z protest said it acted strictly within the Constitution...

Nepali Army clarifying about its role in the Sept 8–9 Gen Z protest said it acted strictly within the Constitution...

Dec 22, 2025

SOCIETY

Nabil Bank wins case relating to Trishuli Hydropower in Chinese court

Nabil Bank wins case relating to Trishuli Hydropower in Chinese court

With a verdict from the Higher People’s Court in Chongqing in favour of Nabil Bank, the bank is now legally entitl...

With a verdict from the Higher People’s Court in Chongqing in favour of Nabil Bank, the bank is now legally entitl...

Dec 22, 2025

SOCIETY

Bharatpur metropolis begins CC Camera installation in over 200 spots

Bharatpur metropolis begins CC Camera installation in over 200 spots

Mayor Renu Dahal inaugurated the installation amidst a function today. The CC Camera is fixed with collaboration of Nepa...

Mayor Renu Dahal inaugurated the installation amidst a function today. The CC Camera is fixed with collaboration of Nepa...

Dec 22, 2025