SOCIETY
FNJ records 76 instances of press freedom violation in a year
FNJ records 76 instances of press freedom violation in a yea...
The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) recorded 73 incidents of press freedom violations, involving attacks on 151 journalists and five media outlets between May 4, 2024, and April 30, 2025.
May 03, 2025
WORLD
Lives on hold in India's border villages with Pakistan
Lives on hold in India's border villages with Pakistan
On India's heavily fortified border with arch-rival Pakistan, residents of farming villages have sent families back from the frontier, recalling the terror of the last major conflict between the rival armies.
May 03, 2025
ECONOMY
116,000 foreign tourists visit Nepal in April marking record high
116,000 foreign tourists visit Nepal in April marking record...
Nepal recorded its highest-ever foreign tourist arrivals for April, with 116,490 visitors entering the country in April 2025, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).
May 03, 2025
POLITICS
Govt to expand health services, improve health insurance
Govt to expand health services, improve health insurance
The government has included the ambitious goal of expanding specialized treatment services from the federal capital to all seven provinces in its policy and program.
May 03, 2025
ECONOMY
NTB promotes Nepal’s tourism at Dubai event
NTB promotes Nepal’s tourism at Dubai event
The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) promoted Nepal's tourism in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, during the 'Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025.'
May 03, 2025
SOCIETY
Parked vehicle sinks as road collapses into quicksand-like ground in Hetauda
Parked vehicle sinks as road collapses into quicksand-like g...
A collapsing road swallowed a parked vehicle in Hetauda, Makwanpur, on Friday afternoon.
May 03, 2025
DIASPORA
NRNA denies participating in Ghale's Unity Convention
NRNA denies participating in Ghale's Unity Convention
The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) clarified that it will not participate in the unity convention that former president Shesh Ghale plans to organize starting Saturday.
May 03, 2025
WORLD
TikTok faces €530 million EU fine over China data transfers
TikTok faces €530 million EU fine over China data transfers
Popular short-video platform TikTok has been hit with a hefty fine of €530 million ($602 million) for transferring Europeans' personal data to China, as reported by Deutsche Welle (DW).
May 03, 2025
POLITICS
British Embassy in Kathmandu celebrates King Charles’ birthday
British Embassy in Kathmandu celebrates King Charles’ birthd...
British Ambassador Rob Fenn and Mrs Julia Fenn hosted friends from across the UK-Nepal relationship to celebrate the official birthday of His Majesty King Charles III on Friday. Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav graced the event.
May 03, 2025
POLITICS
HoR Speaker and NA Chair express commitment to safeguard press freedom
HoR Speaker and NA Chair express commitment to safeguard pre...
Speaker of the House of Representatives Devraj Ghimire has said the Parliament will always remain aware and vigilant so that the press freedom is not undermined.
May 03, 2025