SOCIETY
Elderly couple buried in landslide
Elderly couple buried in landslide
The incident came to light after the dead bodies of the couple were found after a search operation carried out by the local police with the support of residents, informed DSP Malla.
Jul 16, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal triumphs on Mina’s hat-trick
Nepal triumphs on Mina’s hat-trick
Inspired by a hat-trick from Mina Deuba, Nepal secured a comfortable 7–0 victory over Sri Lanka to register their second win in the ongoing South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) U-20 Women’s Championship.
Jul 16, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy rain forecast in five provinces
Heavy rain forecast in five provinces
The DHM has warned of potential risks of landslides, floods and debris flow due to the anticipated rainfall. Urban and Tarai areas may face inundation risks.
Jul 16, 2025
ECONOMY
Private sector ready to invest Rs 3 trillion in energy production by 2035: IPPAN
Private sector ready to invest Rs 3 trillion in energy produ...
Ganesh Karki, president of the Independent Power Producers’ Association of Nepal (IPPAN), said the private sector has already invested over Rs 1.3 trillion in overall 725 energy related projects that they have forwarded with capacity totaling 34,484 MW.
Jul 16, 2025
Market
Dollar rate drops: What for others?
Dollar rate drops: What for others?
As per the NRB, the buying rate for one US dollar has been fixed at Rs. 137, while the selling rate is Rs. 137.60. This marks a decrease from Tuesday’s rates, which were Rs. 137.28 for buying and Rs. 137.88 for selling.
Jul 16, 2025
WORLD
West Bank seeing largest displacement since 1967: UN
West Bank seeing largest displacement since 1967: UN
The United Nations said an Israeli military operation launched in the north of the occupied territory in January had displaced tens of thousands of people, raising concerns about possible "ethnic cleansing".
Jul 16, 2025
OPINION
Nepal’s Double Digit Growth: A Dare
Nepal’s Double Digit Growth: A Dare
In order for Nepal to achieve double-digit growth, a shift in our development model is required: one that is rooted in bold leadership, institutional agility, the courage to break from convention and a stomach for big initiatives.
Jul 16, 2025
Editorial
One Minister Down—Will Nepal Finally Crack Down on Corruption?
One Minister Down—Will Nepal Finally Crack Down on Corruptio...
Sadly, over the years, a number of Nepali ministers and lawmakers have either stepped down or faced charges over similar allegations of bribery and corruption.
Jul 16, 2025
SOCIETY
CIB probes clinics for harvesting teen girls' eggs for IVF, charging up to Rs 2 million
CIB probes clinics for harvesting teen girls' eggs for IVF,...
Authorities have launched an investigation into two fertility clinics in Kathmandu accused of illegally collecting eggs from underage girls and selling them to infertile couples for up to Rs 2 million.
Jul 16, 2025
ECONOMY
Finance ministry agrees allowing brokerage firms to issue their IPOs
Finance ministry agrees allowing brokerage firms to issue th...
The government has permitted brokerage companies to issue their initial public offerings (IPOs) in order to increase their capital bases.
Jul 15, 2025