SOCIETY
Accidents involving 4,500 vehicles in Baisakh kill 245
Accidents involving 4,500 vehicles in Baisakh kill 245
According to the Nepal Police Headquarters, the fatalities included 185 men, 41 women, 13 boys, and 6 girls. Additionally, 719 people sustained serious injuries in these accidents.
May 30, 2025
SOCIETY
Pro-monarchy protest disrupts vehicular traffic across Kathmandu
Pro-monarchy protest disrupts vehicular traffic across Kathm...
The pro-monarchy protest demanding the reinstatement of the monarchy has disrupted traffic in several parts of Kathmandu, including Maitighar-Mandala, Babarmahal, New Baneshwar and the river corridor areas.
May 30, 2025
ECONOMY
Budget implementation will begin from today onward: FinMin Paudel
Budget implementation will begin from today onward: FinMin P...
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel have said that he will give top priority to the implementation of the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) budget, which was presented in parliament on Thursday.
May 30, 2025
SOCIETY
Social media platforms must pay prior taxes within three months of new FY
Social media platforms must pay prior taxes within three mon...
The government has expanded the scope of the digital service tax to include all types of digital transactions.
May 30, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt aims to generate additional 942 MW power with Rs 8.06 billion budget for energy, irri...
Govt aims to generate additional 942 MW power with Rs 8.06 b...
The government has set a target of generating an additional 942 megawatts of hydropower in the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) as part of its broader goal to produce around 28,500 megawatts by 2035.
May 30, 2025
SOCIETY
Public transport halted in Gandaki, nationwide strike planned from June 2
Public transport halted in Gandaki, nationwide strike planne...
Public transportation in Gandaki Province has come to a halt. After the provincial government passed a law recognizing ride-sharing services, dissatisfied transport operators shut down public transport.
May 30, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt declares public holiday on Sunday
Govt declares public holiday on Sunday
According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the holiday is in honor of the chariot-pulling festival of the deity Rato Machhindranath, during which the traditional jewel-studded Nepali vest, known as the 'Bhoto,' is displayed
May 30, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt allocates Rs 57.5b to boost paddy output by 1.2m tons
Govt allocates Rs 57.5b to boost paddy output by 1.2m tons
As domestic food output remains insufficient and the country imports rice, the government has set a target to increase paddy production by around 1.2 million tons in the upcoming fiscal year 2025/26.
May 30, 2025
POLITICS
Maoist Center to continue parliament obstruction until Home Minister Lekhak resigns
Maoist Center to continue parliament obstruction until Home...
The office-bearers' meeting of the CPN (Maoist Center) has decided to continue obstructing the parliament until Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigns.
May 30, 2025
WORLD
Half the world faced an extra month of extreme heat due to climate change: study
Half the world faced an extra month of extreme heat due to c...
Half the global population endured an additional month of extreme heat over the past year because of manmade climate change, a new study found Friday.
May 30, 2025