WORLD

More than 30 missing after landslide hits southwest China

More than 30 missing after landslide hits southwest China

"Ten houses had been buried and more than 30 people were missing," CCTV said.

"Ten houses had been buried and more than 30 people were missing," CCTV said.

Feb 08, 2025

ECONOMY

Govt greenlights new stock exchange, overlooking NEPSE restructuring plan

Govt greenlights new stock exchange, overlooking NEPSE restructuring plan

The government owns 58.66 percent stake in the NEPSE. According to NEPSE, it has assets worth Rs 14 billion while its pa...

The government owns 58.66 percent stake in the NEPSE. According to NEPSE, it has assets worth Rs 14 billion while its pa...

Feb 08, 2025

Market

Investors earn Rs 70 billion as NEPSE rises 42.04 points in a week

Investors earn Rs 70 billion as NEPSE rises 42.04 points in a week

KATHMANDU, Feb 8: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week jumped 42.04 points after investors rushed to purchase shares o...

KATHMANDU, Feb 8: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week jumped 42.04 points after investors rushed to purchase shares o...

Feb 08, 2025

ECONOMY

US dollar hits record high of Rs 141: What’s driving the surge?

US dollar hits record high of Rs 141: What’s driving the surge?

The surge in the US dollar is a double-edged sword for Nepal. While remittances and exports could benefit, the rising co...

The surge in the US dollar is a double-edged sword for Nepal. While remittances and exports could benefit, the rising co...

Feb 08, 2025

DIASPORA

GP Koirala Foundation, Sindhu USA Welfare Society provide assistance to Nepali Students in New York

GP Koirala Foundation, Sindhu USA Welfare Society provide assistance to Nepali Students in New York

The Girija Prasad (GP) Koirala Foundation, in coordination with the Sindhu USA Welfare Society, a public charity, provid...

The Girija Prasad (GP) Koirala Foundation, in coordination with the Sindhu USA Welfare Society, a public charity, provid...

Feb 08, 2025

ECONOMY

Budget expenditure of provinces stands at 16 per cent in six months

Budget expenditure of provinces stands at 16 per cent in six months

The budget expenditure of the provinces in the first six months of the current fiscal year 2024/25 has been dismal.

The budget expenditure of the provinces in the first six months of the current fiscal year 2024/25 has been dismal.

Feb 08, 2025

POLITICS

PM Oli directs Nepal Police to ensure fair investigations

PM Oli directs Nepal Police to ensure fair investigations

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has instructed the Nepal Police to conduct fair investigations based on evidence and facts.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has instructed the Nepal Police to conduct fair investigations based on evidence and facts.

Feb 08, 2025

WORLD

Arvind Kejriwal accepts "people's mandate", says AAP will play "constructive role in opposition"

Arvind Kejriwal accepts "people's mandate", says AAP will play "constructive role in opposition"

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday (February 8, 2025) conceded his party's defeat...

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday (February 8, 2025) conceded his party's defeat...

Feb 08, 2025

WORLD

Hamas hands over three Israeli hostages in fifth Gaza exchange

Hamas hands over three Israeli hostages in fifth Gaza exchange

The swap comes after US President Donald Trump proposed clearing out the Gaza Strip of its inhabitants and for the Unite...

The swap comes after US President Donald Trump proposed clearing out the Gaza Strip of its inhabitants and for the Unite...

Feb 08, 2025

WORLD

Trump revokes Biden's security clearance, escalates foreign aid crackdown

Trump revokes Biden's security clearance, escalates foreign aid crackdown

"There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information," Trump said on his Truth Social...

"There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information," Trump said on his Truth Social...

Feb 08, 2025