POLITICS
Merger of Ujyalo Nepal and RSP historic: Kulman Ghising
Merger of Ujyalo Nepal and RSP historic: Kulman Ghising
Taking to social media on Tuesday, Ghising said the unification prioritizes the people’s aspirations and the nation’s interest over personal positions or gain.
Dec 30, 2025
WORLD
Trump warns Hamas, Iran after Netanyahu talks
Trump warns Hamas, Iran after Netanyahu talks
Speaking at a news conference with Netanyahu in Florida, Trump threatened to "eradicate" any attempt by Tehran to rebuild its nuclear program or ballistic missile arsenal following US and Israeli strikes earlier this year.
Dec 30, 2025
SOCIETY
PM extends greetings on Tamu Lhosar, Maipru Naku
PM extends greetings on Tamu Lhosar, Maipru Naku
PM Karki wished happiness and prosperity for all Nepalis. She also extended greetings to Nepalis at home and abroad on the occasion of Tamu Lhosar and Maipru Naku.
Dec 30, 2025
SOCIETY
New nationwide system to track foreign citizens starts from Jan 1
New nationwide system to track foreign citizens starts from...
This initiative aims to bolster the security of foreign visitors in Nepal, streamline information sharing, curb potential criminal activities, and promote tourism in the country.
Dec 30, 2025
WORLD
Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
Despite years of ill health and imprisonment, Zia vowed in November to campaign in elections set for February 2026 -- the first vote since a mass uprising toppled her arch-rival Sheikh Hasina last year.
Dec 30, 2025
ECONOMY
Rs 3.8 billion revenue collected from Mechi Customs Office
Rs 3.8 billion revenue collected from Mechi Customs Office
The import of the petroleum products alone covered 55.8 per cent of the total revenue of the Office, Information Officer of Mechi Customs Office Ishwar Kumar Humagain said.
Dec 30, 2025
WORLD
Afghan farmers taking heavy hit from opium poppy ban: UN
Afghan farmers taking heavy hit from opium poppy ban: UN
The ban has slashed poppy production overall to just 10,200 hectares (25,200 acres) this year, "one of the lowest levels ever recorded" in Afghanistan, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said.
Dec 30, 2025
POLITICS
Gen Z protest probe commission: Oli will not be forced to give statement
Gen Z protest probe commission: Oli will not be forced to gi...
The commission is considering recording Oli’s statement at his residence in Gundu, while legal options like fines or relying on his public statements are also being explored if he continues to refuse.
Dec 30, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB bond auction oversubscribed nearly 49-fold amid excess liquidity with BFIs
NRB bond auction oversubscribed nearly 49-fold amid excess l...
According to the NRB, it received applications worth more than Rs 1.22 trillion for its one-year ‘Nepal Rastra Bank Bonds’, against the Rs 25 billion it offered for sale on Monday.
Dec 30, 2025
Art & Culture
Tamu Lhosar being marked today
Tamu Lhosar being marked today
Members of the Gurung community mark the festival by organising feasts and cultural programmes.
Dec 30, 2025