SOCIETY
Nepal’s envoy presents credentials to Dutch King Willem-Alexander
Nepal’s envoy presents credentials to Dutch King Willem-Alex...
The ceremony followed full diplomatic protocols including drum rolls, the national anthem of Nepal and inspection of the guard of honour. Afterward, Ambassador Lamsal had a private meeting with the King.
Oct 30, 2025
WORLD
Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks 'likely to' resume: Pakistani security source
Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks 'likely to' resume: Pakista...
The talks, brokered by Qatar and Turkey, came in the wake of the deadliest clashes between the South Asian neighbours since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.
Oct 30, 2025
ECONOMY
283 MW power export to India gets renewal approval
283 MW power export to India gets renewal approval
The renewed approval allows Nepal to continue exporting electricity from four hydropower projects through India’s energy exchange market, IEX, as well as under existing bilateral agreements with the Indian states of Haryana and Bihar.
Oct 30, 2025
SOCIETY
National Inclusion Commission submits annual report to the President
National Inclusion Commission submits annual report to the P...
At a ceremony held at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, Acting Chairperson of the Commission, Haridatta Joshi, presented the report to President Paudel.
Oct 30, 2025
SOCIETY
Israel embassy in Nepal holds memorial ceremony to honor Hamas attack victims
Israel embassy in Nepal holds memorial ceremony to honor Ham...
The attack claimed over 1,200 lives including 11 Nepali students who were in Israel for an agricultural training program.
Oct 30, 2025
WORLD
Indian state-backed refinery halts Russian oil
Indian state-backed refinery halts Russian oil
Relations between Washington and New Delhi plummeted in August after Trump raised tariffs to 50 percent, with US officials accusing India of fuelling Russia's war in Ukraine by buying Moscow's discounted oil.
Oct 30, 2025
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