WORLD
EU says China's planned dairy duties 'unjustified'
EU says China's planned dairy duties 'unjustified'
"Our assessment is that the investigation is based on questionable allegations and insufficient evidence, and that the measures are therefore unjustified and unwarranted," a European Commission trade spokesman said.
Dec 22, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal imports over Rs 1.9 billion worth of smartphones in five months
Nepal imports over Rs 1.9 billion worth of smartphones in fi...
According to data from the Department of Customs (DoC), Nepal imported 1,070,680 smartphones worth Rs 1.913 billion in the first five months of the FY. In the first four months (mid-August to mid-November), imports totaled Rs 1.615 billion for 943,826 phones, with December alone accounting for an ad...
Dec 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Voter count rises by 5.65 percent ahead of upcoming election
Voter count rises by 5.65 percent ahead of upcoming election
Election Commission (EC) Spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai said the voter roll has grown since the 2022 election. Presenting data at an all-party meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar, Bhattarai confirmed the rise in voter numbers.
Dec 22, 2025
POLITICS
NC should participate in election after holding general convention: General Secy Thapa
NC should participate in election after holding general conv...
He mentioned that the NC should participate in the election even by holding a special general convention if regular general convention is not possible.
Dec 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Fraud suspect held for defrauding Rs 255,000 promising US travel
Fraud suspect held for defrauding Rs 255,000 promising US tr...
The accused has been identified as 24-year-old Sujan Ale Magar, a resident of Lalitpur Metropolitan City–4 and originally from Nilkantha Municipality–13, Dhading. He was taken into custody on Sunday.
Dec 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Bharatpur metropolis begins CC Camera installation in over 200 spots
Bharatpur metropolis begins CC Camera installation in over 2...
Mayor Renu Dahal inaugurated the installation amidst a function today. The CC Camera is fixed with collaboration of Nepal Telecom and the District Police Office, Chitwan. Major intersections of ward no 29 have got the close monitoring cameras.
Dec 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Counting of snow leopard begins in Mustang
Counting of snow leopard begins in Mustang
The Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), Mustang has launched a survey of snow leopard through camera trapping at four local levels since Saturday.
Dec 22, 2025
POLITICS
UML leader Ain Mahar released on Rs 100,000 bail, wife arrested
UML leader Ain Mahar released on Rs 100,000 bail, wife arres...
The Kathmandu District Court found Mahar liable under Section 47 of the Act and ordered his release upon furnishing bail, which he subsequently paid.
Dec 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Man dies after falling from cliff in Jhapa
Man dies after falling from cliff in Jhapa
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Khagendra Bahadur Khadka of the District Police Office, the deceased has been identified as Yam Bahadur Lal Magar, a resident of Arjundhara Municipality–2, Lapchetar. He had left home around 7 pm on Sunday, saying he was heading to his old house.
Dec 22, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
MCA-Nepal signs $23.7 million road repair contracts under MCC compact
MCA-Nepal signs $23.7 million road repair contracts under MC...
The contracts cover the 40-kilometer stretch of the East-West Highway from Dhan Khola to Lamahi. The agreement includes full-depth reclamation and the use of Superpave technology to upgrade the road. MCA-Nepal Executive Director Khadga Bahadur Bisht said the project aims to widen the road, reduce tr...
Dec 22, 2025