SOCIETY
Home Minister Lekhak directs probe into death of sexual abuse victim Aanandi Sadaya
Home Minister Lekhak directs probe into death of sexual abus...
Aanandi Devi Sadaya, 25, from Barchhawa village in Naraha Rural Municipality, had previously reported an attempted rape by two men on December 24. She was later found hanging at her maternal home in Donbari Tole, Nawarajpur Rural Municipality-3, on Tuesday at around 3:30 p.m.
Apr 16, 2025
POLITICS
Prez Paudel summons parliament session on April 25
Prez Paudel summons parliament session on April 25
President Paudel summoned the parliamentary session at 1 PM on April 25 as per the recommendation made by the cabinet meeting held on Tuesday night.
Apr 16, 2025
SOCIETY
Sita Air aircraft makes emergency landing after hydraulic failure
Sita Air aircraft makes emergency landing after hydraulic fa...
The aircraft, which had taken off from Lukla en route to Ramechhap with 14 passengers on board, was diverted to Kathmandu after a technical issue was detected mid-flight, according to TIA officials.
Apr 16, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal bowl out Hong Kong for 115 runs in ICC U-19 World Cup Asia Qualifier
Nepal bowl out Hong Kong for 115 runs in ICC U-19 World Cup...
Hong Kong, after being put to bat first, was bowled out for 115 runs in 46.2 overs, and Nepal now needs 116 runs to win the match.
Apr 16, 2025
SOCIETY
SC delivers verdict on Unity Life Network case after decade; victims to recover funds
SC delivers verdict on Unity Life Network case after decade;...
The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday overturned the district court's decision in the widely discussed Unity Life International case-linked to a networking business from the early 2010s and sentenced the operators to prison while imposing fines, ensuring that victims will recover their money.
Apr 16, 2025
POLITICS
Govt decides to summon parliament session for April 25 to pass Education Bill
Govt decides to summon parliament session for April 25 to pa...
As a part of its efforts to address the demands of agitating school teachers, the government has decided to take the initiative to pass the bill aimed at amending and consolidating laws related to school education.
Apr 16, 2025
International
China’s economy grows at a 5.4% annual pace in Jan-March quarter
China’s economy grows at a 5.4% annual pace in Jan-March qua...
China’s economy expanded at a 5.4% annual pace in January-March, supported by strong exports ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s rapid increases in tariffs on Chinese exports, the government said Wednesday.
Apr 16, 2025
Market
Gold price hits new record, reaches Rs 187,000 per tola
Gold price hits new record, reaches Rs 187,000 per tola
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Associations, the price of gold has been fixed at Rs 187,000 per tola, marking an increase of Rs 2,700 per tola. On Tuesday, gold was priced at Rs 184,300 per tola.
Apr 16, 2025
SOCIETY
SC orders closure of brick kilns operating in Panchkhal
SC orders closure of brick kilns operating in Panchkhal
The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an order to close the brick kilns operating in Panchkhal Municipality in Kavrepalanchok district. The apex court ordered the closure of brick kilns, citing their serious impacts on the environment and public health.
Apr 16, 2025
WORLD
China appoints new top international trade negotiator amid tariff tensions with the US
China appoints new top international trade negotiator amid t...
China appointed a new top international trade negotiator on Wednesday amid tariff tensions with the U.S.
Apr 16, 2025