Editorial
Electricity Exports: Powering Nepal’s Economic Engine
Electricity Exports: Powering Nepal’s Economic Engine
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has claimed that Nepal earned a net profit of Rs 4.5 billion from electricity exports this year.
Aug 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Rasuwa flood triggers insurance claims worth Rs 985.9 million
Rasuwa flood triggers insurance claims worth Rs 985.9 millio...
As of August 7, insurers had received 78 claims, including property insurance, nine marine insurance cases, five engineering and contractor risk claims, 16 private motor insurance cases and 42 public motor insurance claims.
Aug 11, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal’s electricity export reaches 850 MW this season
Nepal’s electricity export reaches 850 MW this season
Nepal’s electricity export to India has reached as high as 850 MW in the past two weeks, thanks to the soaring water flow in rivers along with increased rainfall this year.
Aug 11, 2025
WORLD
Putin taps key allies ahead of Trump summit, sanctions deadline
Putin taps key allies ahead of Trump summit, sanctions deadl...
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday held consultations with the leaders of China and India, seeking support from his key allies ahead of a scheduled summit with Donald Trump.
Aug 10, 2025
ECONOMY
Four listed companies open their right shares
Four listed companies open their right shares
Four companies listed in the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) have opened right shares issuance for their shareholders, while 11 others have been looking forward to receiving the regulator’s approval.
Aug 10, 2025
WORLD
New Instagram location sharing feature sparks privacy fears
New Instagram location sharing feature sparks privacy fears
Instagram users are warning about a new location sharing feature, fearing that the hugely popular app could be putting people in danger by revealing their whereabouts without their knowledge.
Aug 10, 2025
WORLD
New York declares total war on prolific rat population
New York declares total war on prolific rat population
New York is waging a war on multiple fronts to combat the near ubiquitous rats that plague city streets and the subways, leaving some residents afraid to let their children walk on sidewalks.
Aug 10, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepal records 2,675 disaster-related incidents in four months
Nepal records 2,675 disaster-related incidents in four month...
According to updates from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), these incidents resulted in 117 human casualties and 564 injuries.
Aug 10, 2025
SOCIETY
Desperate farmers encroach on Gandak Canal for irrigation
Desperate farmers encroach on Gandak Canal for irrigation
With the severe drought in Madhesh Province, farmers in Bara deliberately demolished the banks of the canal and diverted water northwards, leading to the problem.
Aug 10, 2025
WORLD
204th independence anniversary of Peru marked in Kathmandu
204th independence anniversary of Peru marked in Kathmandu
The Republic of Peru celebrated its 204th independence anniversary amid a function in Kathmandu.
Aug 10, 2025