SOCIETY
10 arrested across Nepal with illegal drugs
10 arrested across Nepal with illegal drugs
Police arrested 10 individuals from various parts of the country on Monday for possession of illegal drugs.
May 13, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt halts NOC for students planning to study in South Korea
Govt halts NOC for students planning to study in South Korea
On Tuesday, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) issued a notice announcing the halt. The MoEST stated that a task force will be formed to regulate D-2 and D-4 visas, and further decisions will be made based on the report submitted by the task force.
May 13, 2025
SOCIETY
Woman arrested for killing husband in Dang
Woman arrested for killing husband in Dang
According to police, Sangita Sunari Magar, 50, from Banglachuli Rural Municipality-7, was taken into custody for allegedly killing her husband.
May 13, 2025
ECONOMY
Consortium to fund 42 MW Lapche Tamakoshi Hydel Project
Consortium to fund 42 MW Lapche Tamakoshi Hydel Project
The consortium composed of Nabil Bank, Nepal Infrastructure Bank, and the Everest Bank, signed an investment agreement with Dynamic Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd will invest Rs 5.25 billion in loans.
May 13, 2025
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
Protest against Indian government's unilateral construction on Mahakali River (In Photos)
Protest against Indian government's unilateral construction...
Protesters accused India of intentionally diverting Nepali land towards its territory with the construction, which they claim violates Nepal's territorial sovereignty.
May 13, 2025
Market
Govt eases its stance on Facebook registration
Govt eases its stance on Facebook registration
Following the expiration of the initial one-month deadline on March 20 and a subsequent one-week extension, the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has now decided not to set any further deadlines.
May 13, 2025
ECONOMY
Industries using dedicated feeders, trunk lines have until mid-June for tariff review
Industries using dedicated feeders, trunk lines have until...
In a newly issued public notice, NEA stated that customers with outstanding electricity dues can submit applications for administrative review by the deadline, in accordance with Sub-Regulation 2 of Regulation 55 of the NEA Electricity Distribution Bylaws 2078.
May 13, 2025
POLITICS
Habeas corpus petition filed over Rabindra Mishra’s detention
Habeas corpus petition filed over Rabindra Mishra’s detentio...
Sarika Karki, the wife of Mishra — senior vice president of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), filed the petition at the Supreme Court claiming that her husband is being held in illegal detention by the government.
May 13, 2025
SOCIETY
MP Maya Rai linked to embezzlement of over Rs 24 million during tenure at cooperative
MP Maya Rai linked to embezzlement of over Rs 24 million dur...
According to the Kathmandu District Government Attorney's Office, Rai served as a board member in fiscal year 2016/17 and later as co-secretary during 2017/18 and 2018/19. During this period, police investigations found she facilitated unsecured loans and unauthorized investments.
May 13, 2025
Market
NEPSE plummets 14.87 point, day’s turnover down to Rs 9.63 B
NEPSE plummets 14.87 point, day’s turnover down to Rs 9.63 B
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday declined 14.87 points closing at 2,634.23 points.
May 13, 2025