ECONOMY
NEPSE climbs 34 points, daily turnover hits Rs 7.51 billion
NEPSE climbs 34 points, daily turnover hits Rs 7.51 billion
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday surged 34.22 points to close at 2,600.38 points.
Oct 30, 2025
POLITICS
Madhesh Province CM to seek to vote of confidence on Nov 8
Madhesh Province CM to seek to vote of confidence on Nov 8
The decision was made at a meeting of the seven ruling parties held on Thursday morning. However, the provincial assembly has not yet been formally notified about the vote of confidence.
Oct 30, 2025
SOCIETY
Japan provides Rs 2.6 billion grant to rehabilitate flood-damaged BP Highway
Japan provides Rs 2.6 billion grant to rehabilitate flood-da...
The Sindhuli Road was severely damaged by floods triggered by continuous heavy rains in September 2024. Over 10 km of the road was washed away, severely affecting the local economy, people’s livelihoods and Nepal’s broader economy including trade and transportation.
Oct 30, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Tunnel completed, dam delayed: Sunkoshi–Marin project struggles to stay on track
Tunnel completed, dam delayed: Sunkoshi–Marin project strugg...
The overall project — estimated at Rs 50 billion — was expected to be completed within four years and seven months. The dam contract was signed in 2079 BS with a deadline of 2084 BS. Now, with only 22 months left, officials fear time is slipping away.
Oct 30, 2025
SOCIETY
Dolma marks milestone with successful NASDAQ IPO of portfolio company Fusemachines
Dolma marks milestone with successful NASDAQ IPO of portfoli...
Dolma Impact Fund (Dolma), a pioneering emerging-market focused venture capital and private equity fund, has announced the successful initial public offering (IPO) of its portfolio company, Fusemachines Inc. (NASDAQ: FUSE), a global leader in enterprise AI solutions.
Oct 30, 2025
SOCIETY
GEFONT Vice-Chair Gautam dies after collapsing during speech
GEFONT Vice-Chair Gautam dies after collapsing during speech
Gautam, 63, was addressing a protest organized by industrialists and workers against NEA’s decision to cut power supply to 10 industries in the Butwal–Bhairahawa corridor over the trunk line dispute when he suddenly fell unconscious.
Oct 30, 2025
WORLD
Trump hails tariff, rare earth deal with Xi
Trump hails tariff, rare earth deal with Xi
"I thought it was an amazing meeting," Trump said after the talks in Busan, South Korea, praising Xi as a "tremendous leader of a very powerful country" and saying he would visit China in April.
Oct 30, 2025
SOCIETY
72 tourists rescued from Annapurna Base Camp after heavy snowfall
72 tourists rescued from Annapurna Base Camp after heavy sno...
The tourists were trapped after heavy snow blocked trekking routes along the Dhaulagiri Circuit trail, known as the “Hidden Valley,” which connects Myagdi and Mustang districts. A rescue team was deployed from Mustang to assist those stuck in the area.
Oct 30, 2025
ECONOMY
Flights disrupted nationwide due to adverse weather, Nepal Airlines plane diverted to New...
Flights disrupted nationwide due to adverse weather, Nepal A...
Air travel across the country has been badly affected due to adverse weather conditions. Poor visibility and worsening enroute weather have disrupted both domestic and international flights from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).
Oct 30, 2025
WORLD
China to send youngest astronaut, mice on space mission this week
China to send youngest astronaut, mice on space mission this...
The Shenzhou-21 mission is set to blast off at 11:44 pm on Friday (1544 GMT) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, said China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) spokesperson Zhang Jingbo.
Oct 30, 2025