WORLD
Astronomers observe birth of a solar system for first time
Astronomers observe birth of a solar system for first time
The new planetary system is forming around the baby star HOPS-315 -- which resembles our own Sun in its youth -- 1,300 light years from Earth in the Orion Nebula.
Jul 17, 2025
Market
Forex Update: US dollar rate increases
Forex Update: US dollar rate increases
According to the NRB, the US dollar rate has increased.
Jul 17, 2025
POLITICS
Minister Adhikari's Rs 3.2 million bribery audiotape leaked
Minister Adhikari's Rs 3.2 million bribery audiotape leaked
According to the audio, Minister Adhikari received Rs 3.2 million through his son.
Jul 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy rainfall likely in five provinces
Heavy rainfall likely in five provinces
Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim Provinces.
Jul 17, 2025
POLITICS
Cooling-off period error stemmed from trust in staff: MP Khatiwada
Cooling-off period error stemmed from trust in staff: MP Kha...
Ramhari Khatiwada, chair of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee, has stated that trusting government officials led to the blunder in the cooling-off period provision.
Jul 17, 2025
SOCIETY
TU Cricket Stadium builders face daily Rs 200,000 penalty for missing deadline
TU Cricket Stadium builders face daily Rs 200,000 penalty fo...
As per the contract agreement, the companies must now pay a daily fine of 0.05 percent of the total project cost, which amounts to approximately Rs 200,000 per day.
Jul 17, 2025
Editorial
Dengue Awareness Must Go Beyond Symbolism
Dengue Awareness Must Go Beyond Symbolism
At present, dengue control campaigns in Nepal have increasingly become ritualistic—symbolic rather than impactful. Just as mosquitoes have spread across the country, dengue has started to become a year-round concern.
Jul 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Capital market raises over Rs 61 billion from secondary market in FY 2024/25
Capital market raises over Rs 61 billion from secondary mark...
According to SEBON’s records, 14 companies received approval for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) this year. They issued a total of 38.32 million shares at a face value of Rs 100 each, amounting to Rs 3.83 billion in raised capital.
Jul 17, 2025
ECONOMY
NEPSE sees off FY 2025/26 on a positive note
NEPSE sees off FY 2025/26 on a positive note
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) bade farewell to the fiscal year 2024/26 at a positive note with an impressive growth on both the daily turnover amount and the market index on Wednesday, raising hope among investors for the next FY.
Jul 16, 2025
POLITICS
No immunity for guilty, even if they’ve resigned: Minister Gurung
No immunity for guilty, even if they’ve resigned: Minister G...
Responding to media queries on Wednesday regarding the audio scandal involving outgoing Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration Rajkumar Gupta, Gurung said the minister had already resigned on moral grounds and a new minister had assumed the office.
Jul 16, 2025