SOCIETY
Govt fails to curb tobacco use despite calls for higher tax
Govt fails to curb tobacco use despite calls for higher tax
The government has failed to curb tobacco consumption by increasing excise duty as intended. Organizations working to control tobacco use, along with experts and the Ministry of Health and Population, urged the Ministry of Finance to raise taxes on tobacco products based on evidence.
Jun 02, 2025
SOCIETY
Sajha Yatayat operates under armed police protection amid transport strike in Kathmandu va...
Sajha Yatayat operates under armed police protection amid tr...
As public transport entrepreneurs continue their strike, causing hardship for passengers, Sajha Yatayat has started operating its buses under armed police protection. The company took this step to ensure service for commuters amid the disruption of public transport due to the ongoing protest.
Jun 02, 2025
Market
Daily turnover surges to Rs 9.22 billion as NEPSE inches up by 1.60 points
Daily turnover surges to Rs 9.22 billion as NEPSE inches up...
KATHMANDU, June 2: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) increased by 1.60 points to close at 2,694.66 points on Monday.
Jun 02, 2025
Market
Diaspora leaders launch Momo VC to back tech startups
Diaspora leaders launch Momo VC to back tech startups
In a move to strengthen the global startup ecosystem and empower early-stage tech ventures, diaspora leaders Preeti Adhikary and Sajan Gautam have officially launched Momo VC, a US-based venture capital firm focused on high-impact sectors including cybersecurity, AI, fintech, digital health, biotech...
Jun 02, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal’s urban population rises 10 percent in a decade
Nepal’s urban population rises 10 percent in a decade
Nepal is rapidly progressing towards urbanization. In the last 10 years, the population living in cities has increased at a rate of 10 percent. Experts say that urbanization is happening rapidly without even the minimum necessary infrastructure being ready for the cities. As the population in urban...
Jun 02, 2025
ECONOMY
World Bank approves USD 257 million loan to Nepal
World Bank approves USD 257 million loan to Nepal
The World Bank (WB) has approved a loan totaling $257 million aimed at enhancing electricity distribution services and improving irrigation services to boost agricultural productivity.
Jun 02, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal to face Thailand today in second friendly match
Nepal to face Thailand today in second friendly match
Nepal will compete against Thailand today in the second friendly match. The game will kick off at 4:45 pm (local time) at Thailand’s home ground, Thammasat Stadium.
Jun 02, 2025
SPORTS
Gukesh secures historic triumph over Carlsen in Norway Chess 2025
Gukesh secures historic triumph over Carlsen in Norway Chess...
Indian chess world champion D Gukesh stunned Norway’s Magnus Carlsen in the sixth round of Norway Chess 2025.
Jun 02, 2025
SOCIETY
NAC begins operating five weekly flights from Tarigaun airport
NAC begins operating five weekly flights from Tarigaun airpo...
Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has resumed flights from Tarigaun Airport in Tulsipur-12.
Jun 02, 2025
WORLD
Snakes on a plane: Indian smuggler caught with venomous vipers
Snakes on a plane: Indian smuggler caught with venomous vipe...
The snakes, which included 44 Indonesian pit vipers, were "concealed in checked-in baggage", Mumbai Customs said in a statement late Sunday.
Jun 02, 2025