Business & Economy

Insurers pledge swift payouts for Gen Z protest damages

Insurers pledge swift payouts for Gen Z protest damages

The Nepal Insurers’ Association (NIA) has pledged to expedite the settlement of claims related to damages caused i...

The Nepal Insurers’ Association (NIA) has pledged to expedite the settlement of claims related to damages caused i...

Sep 20, 2025

ECONOMY

A week of unrest leaves investors counting Rs 268 billion in losses

A week of unrest leaves investors counting Rs 268 billion in losses

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a dramatic plunge of 160.33 points in a single day of trading last week, leav...

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a dramatic plunge of 160.33 points in a single day of trading last week, leav...

Sep 20, 2025

POLITICS

NC leader Dr. Koirala supports HoR dissolution, urges all parties to prepare for elections

NC leader Dr. Koirala supports HoR dissolution, urges all parties to prepare for elections

Dr. Koirala emphasized that there are no options left other than holding elections within the stipulated timeframe.

Dr. Koirala emphasized that there are no options left other than holding elections within the stipulated timeframe.

Sep 20, 2025

SOCIETY

Meteorologists say rainfall likely during this Dashain

Meteorologists say rainfall likely during this Dashain

Typically, the average date for monsoon withdrawal from Nepal is October 2. Coincidentally, Dashain Tika (Vijaya Dashami...

Typically, the average date for monsoon withdrawal from Nepal is October 2. Coincidentally, Dashain Tika (Vijaya Dashami...

Sep 20, 2025

WORLD

Indonesia volcano erupts as alert level raised

Indonesia volcano erupts as alert level raised

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,584-metre-high twin-peaked volcano on Flores island, launched into a series of eruptions F...

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,584-metre-high twin-peaked volcano on Flores island, launched into a series of eruptions F...

Sep 20, 2025

SOCIETY

14 major highways obstructed across the country amid heavy downpours

14 major highways obstructed across the country amid heavy downpours

Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport (MoPIT) convened an emergency meeting on Friday to address the crisis.

Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport (MoPIT) convened an emergency meeting on Friday to address the crisis.

Sep 20, 2025

WORLD

Israel boycott calls spread as celebs and artists speak out

Israel boycott calls spread as celebs and artists speak out

With most Western governments resistant to major economic sanctions, musicians, celebrities and writers are hoping to bu...

With most Western governments resistant to major economic sanctions, musicians, celebrities and writers are hoping to bu...

Sep 20, 2025

WORLD

Australia telco outage leaves three dead

Australia telco outage leaves three dead

The outage impacted 600 people across South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory shortly after midnig...

The outage impacted 600 people across South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory shortly after midnig...

Sep 20, 2025

WORLD

Zelensky says 3 killed, dozens wounded in 'massive' Russian attack

Zelensky says 3 killed, dozens wounded in 'massive' Russian attack

Despite US-led attempts to broker peace, Russia has been shelling Ukraine with drones and missiles and Kyiv has blamed M...

Despite US-led attempts to broker peace, Russia has been shelling Ukraine with drones and missiles and Kyiv has blamed M...

Sep 20, 2025

POLITICS

FNJ condemns UML leader Basnet’s threat against journalist Shakya

FNJ condemns UML leader Basnet’s threat against journalist Shakya

In a statement on Saturday, the FNJ said the threats were intended to intimidate and silence Shakya, raising serious con...

In a statement on Saturday, the FNJ said the threats were intended to intimidate and silence Shakya, raising serious con...

Sep 20, 2025