SOCIETY
Prakriti Lamsal's final rites performed in her hometown
Prakriti Lamsal's final rites performed in her hometown
The last rites of Prakriti Lamsal, a Nepali student found dead in her hostel room at KIIT University in Odisha, India, were conducted in her hometown.
Feb 20, 2025
SOCIETY
Bus accident in Kavre; One dead, another critically injured
Bus accident in Kavre; One dead, another critically injured
A person died and another one sustained critical injuries in a bus accident at Temal rural municipality-3, Kundal, this morning.
Feb 20, 2025
WORLD
US terms drug cartels, gangs global terrorist bodies
US terms drug cartels, gangs global terrorist bodies
The United States has designated eight Latin American criminal and drug-trafficking groups as “global terrorist organizations” amid escalating rhetoric from President Donald Trump, Al Jazeera reported.
Feb 20, 2025
SOCIETY
Press Union demands withdrawal of Social Media Bill
Press Union demands withdrawal of Social Media Bill
Nepal Press Union (NPU) has demanded the government withdraw the Social Media Bill, 2081 BS.
Feb 20, 2025
SOCIETY
Light rain likely in Lumbini, Sudurpaschim, Karnali
Light rain likely in Lumbini, Sudurpaschim, Karnali
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has recorded a partial impact of westerly winds and a western low-pressure system nationwide. Sudurpaschim, Karnali, Lumbini, and Gandaki provinces are experiencing partly to generally cloudy weather, while the rest are experiencing clear weather. Pa...
Feb 20, 2025
Editorial
Nepal's Tryst with Democracy and Destiny
Nepal's Tryst with Democracy and Destiny
Nepal marked its 75th Democracy Day on Tuesday. This day of Falgun 7 according to Nepal's official calendar marks the beginning of the country's steady yet full circle transition to a Federal Republic, which materialized with the promulgation of the Constitution in the year 2015.
Feb 20, 2025
WORLD
2 dead after two small planes collide In US' Arizona
2 dead after two small planes collide In US' Arizona
At least two people were confirmed dead after two small planes collided midair at the Marana Regional Airport in the US state of Arizona, officials said.
Feb 20, 2025
OPINION
Is external funding really noxious?
Is external funding really noxious?
Missionary organizations, often operating under the guise of development agencies, are actively influencing and altering the religious convictions of people, particularly those from marginalized communities and rural areas.
Feb 20, 2025
ECONOMY
ERC tightens noose against hydropower developers trading shares illegally
ERC tightens noose against hydropower developers trading sha...
The Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) has stepped up actions against a number of hydropower companies whose promoters were found to be selling more than five percent of the shares without taking permission from the regulator.
Feb 20, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt gets Rs 1.9 trillion budget cap for upcoming FY
Govt gets Rs 1.9 trillion budget cap for upcoming FY
The National Planning Commission (NPC) has set a budget ceiling of Rs 1.9 trillion for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26.
Feb 20, 2025