International
Musk announces forming of 'America Party'
Musk announces forming of 'America Party'
A day after asking his followers on his X platform whether a new U.S. political party should be created, Musk declared in a post on Saturday that "Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom. By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!" he w...
Jul 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Four members of a family murdered in Bhojpur
Four members of a family murdered in Bhojpur
Rajendra Rai, a resident of Bhojpur Municipality-2, Helauncha, killed his father-in-law, mother-in-law, wife, and brother-in-law using a sharp weapon in Ramprasad Rai Rural Municipality-2, Dhodlekhani.
Jul 06, 2025
International
Floods in Texas kill over 40, including 15 children
Floods in Texas kill over 40, including 15 children
Some parents confirmed their child's death on social media. About 850 people have been rescued so far. Multiple flash flood warnings remain in place over the weekend in central Texas.
Jul 06, 2025
ECONOMY
Less than half of development budget spent with just four days left in FY
Less than half of development budget spent with just four da...
For the current fiscal year, the government had allocated NPR 352.35 billion for capital expenditure. However, with the year nearly over, only NPR 166.22 billion—less than half—has been spent in 11 months and 20 days. The failure to spend the capital budget directly affects development a...
Jul 06, 2025
ECONOMY, POLITICS
Govt employees recruited after mid-July to be entitled to contribution-based pension
Govt employees recruited after mid-July to be entitled to co...
As the pension burden on the state has been increasing by billions of rupees every year due to retiring government employees, the government has decided that, starting from mid-July 2025 of the fiscal year 2025/2026, newly appointed civil servants will no longer be entitled to pension and gratuity b...
Jul 06, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt indulges in maximum budget transfers as FY comes to a close
Govt indulges in maximum budget transfers as FY comes to a c...
The government has once again indulged in a significant amount of budget transfer as the current fiscal year draws to a close. This has raised serious concerns over the government abiding by the norms of fiscal discipline.
Jul 06, 2025
OPINION
AI is taking over the World: Will Nepal be left behind?
AI is taking over the World: Will Nepal be left behind?
AI is not something only in the reach of the world’s advanced economies. It is everywhere, in every corner of the world, in every cellphone, computer and tablet. The shape of the world has begun to be defined by this new intelligence. Whichever country can get ahead in using this tool, will go...
Jul 06, 2025
Editorial
Hope Amid Melting Glaciers
Hope Amid Melting Glaciers
Every recent study has shown an increase in glacier melting in the Himalayan region. The risks of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), avalanches and flash floods are also rising.
Jul 06, 2025
POLITICS
Major parties agree to form house panel to probe 'cooling-off period' controversy
Major parties agree to form house panel to probe 'cooling-of...
Committee formation on Monday with 21-day deadline to submit report
Jul 06, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal loses to Uzbekistan 4-2 on penalties, fails to qualify for Women's Asia Cup
Nepal loses to Uzbekistan 4-2 on penalties, fails to qualify...
Captain Sabitra Bhandari missed the very first penalty kick for Nepal mounting difficulty for the remaining penalty takers. Goalkeeper Anjila Tumbapo Subba missed the final penalty kick for Nepal.
Jul 05, 2025