SOCIETY
Nepal sees rise in human trafficking and smuggling incidents
Nepal sees rise in human trafficking and smuggling incidents
Spokesperson Budha also said that efforts are underway to finalize the draft of the National Policy and National Action Plan against human trafficking, with revisions being made through consultations with concerned agencies, civil society organizations, and victims/survivors at the federal, provinci...
Sep 04, 2025
POLITICS
UML calls secretariat meeting on eve of statute convention
UML calls secretariat meeting on eve of statute convention
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 3:00 this afternoon.
Sep 04, 2025
WORLD
Judge overturns Trump’s funding cuts to Harvard
Judge overturns Trump’s funding cuts to Harvard
According to the BBC, Judge Allison Burroughs in Boston ruled that the government breached Harvard’s constitutional rights when it moved to cancel roughly $2 billion in federal research support earlier this year.
Sep 04, 2025
WORLD
15 killed as funicular railcar derails in Portugal
15 killed as funicular railcar derails in Portugal
Officials have not released the victims’ identities or nationalities but said some of those killed were foreign nationals.
Sep 04, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal loses to Tajikistan in AFC U-23 Qualifiers opener
Nepal loses to Tajikistan in AFC U-23 Qualifiers opener
Nepal will face Syria on September 6 and the Philippines on September 9, with both matches scheduled for 5:15 p.m. NST.
Sep 04, 2025
POLITICS
PM Oli returns home from China
PM Oli returns home from China
PM Oli had separate bilateral meetings with world dignitaries, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Sep 04, 2025
SOCIETY
Monsoon Alert: Heavy showers loom over Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki tonight
Monsoon Alert: Heavy showers loom over Koshi, Bagmati, Ganda...
The monsoon trough has shifted south of its usual position, raising the chances of widespread rainfall.
Sep 04, 2025
POLITICS
Nepal did not pledge for GSI agreement during PM’s visit to China: Yubaraj Khatiwada
Nepal did not pledge for GSI agreement during PM’s visit to...
Khatiwada said the Government of Nepal is committed to the provision of Nepal's constitution and non-aligned foreign policy and will not become part of any country's security strategy.
Sep 04, 2025
Market
Forex Update: Dollar, euro slip against Nepali rupee
Forex Update: Dollar, euro slip against Nepali rupee
Both the US dollar and the European euro recording a slight decline.
Sep 04, 2025
ECONOMY
NIA streamlines investment criteria for insurance companies
NIA streamlines investment criteria for insurance companies
Enforcing the ‘Insurers’ Investment Related Directives 2025,’ the Nepal Insurance Authority has come up with the rules for organisations related to life insurance, non-life insurance and reinsurance companies.
Sep 04, 2025