SPORTS
Four-Nation T20 Series: Qatar sets target of 152 runs for Nepal
Four-Nation T20 Series: Qatar sets target of 152 runs for Ne...
In the opening match of the ongoing Four-Nation T20 Series in Hong Kong, Qatar set a target of 152 runs for Nepal. Nepal is currently batting in response.
Apr 09, 2025
SOCIETY
Kathmandu remains most polluted city
Kathmandu remains most polluted city
Kathmandu, the federal capital, remains at the top of the list of the most polluted cities in the world. Measurements taken at 6:45 AM on Wednesday placed Kathmandu first in the IQAir list.
Apr 09, 2025
OPINION
Kathmandu’s Toxic Air: A City Chokes to Survive
Kathmandu’s Toxic Air: A City Chokes to Survive
Once a jewel of the Himalayas, famed for its ancient temples and crisp mountain air, Kathmandu now suffocates under a thick shroud of smog. As of this morning, April 5, 2025, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has soared past 300.
Apr 09, 2025
WORLD
The roof collapses at a Dominican Republic nightclub, killing at least 79 people
The roof collapses at a Dominican Republic nightclub, killin...
The roof of an iconic nightclub in the Dominican capital collapsed early Tuesday during a merengue concert attended by politicians, athletes and others, leaving at least 79 people dead and 160 injured, authorities said.
Apr 09, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt looks for alternative measure to finance projects as it struggles to manage necessary...
Govt looks for alternative measure to finance projects as it...
As the government faces a massive crunch to finance the ongoing development projects, it has stepped up efforts to mobilize large amounts of funds collected for social security and insurance purposes.
Apr 09, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal at risk of becoming EV dumping ground, experts warn
Nepal at risk of becoming EV dumping ground, experts warn
Stakeholders have called for clear standards on electric vehicles (EVs) imported into Nepal. At the NADA Auto Dialogue, they expressed concerns that unchecked imports of all types of EVs could turn Nepal into a dumping site.
Apr 09, 2025
ECONOMY
Land revenue rises by 14 percent in first seven months despite sluggish real estate market
Land revenue rises by 14 percent in first seven months despi...
Property transactions have slowed significantly, affecting turnover in the sector and putting pressure on government revenue. Still, figures from the Department of Land Management and Archive (DoLMA) show a moderate year-on-year rise in collections.
Apr 09, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt set to implement time-bound action plan to remove Nepal from grey list
Govt set to implement time-bound action plan to remove Nepal...
The government has started preparations to remove Nepal from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list. On Tuesday, the Anti-Money Laundering Steering Committee finalized a time-bound action plan and decided to implement it without any delay.
Apr 09, 2025
POLITICS
RPP stages peaceful demonstration in Balkhu, calls for restoration of constitutional monar...
RPP stages peaceful demonstration in Balkhu, calls for resto...
The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) staged a peaceful demonstration in Balkhu, Kathmandu, on Tuesday, calling for the reinstatement of a constitutional monarchy and the declaration of Nepal as a Hindu state.
Apr 09, 2025
SOCIETY
550 arrested in Kailali for drug offenses
550 arrested in Kailali for drug offenses
Police records show that the highest number of cases were recorded in the month of Poush (mid-December to mid- January), during which 59 incidents led to the arrest of 83 individuals: 82 men and one woman.
Apr 08, 2025