SOCIETY
Govt vehicles barred in Lumbini Provincial capital amid protest against road expansion
Govt vehicles barred in Lumbini Provincial capital amid prot...
The protest is aimed at opposing the road upgrade being carried out under the US-funded Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) project. Locals are demanding that the Dhankhola–Lamahi stretch be expanded into a four-lane road instead of the proposed two-lane configuration.
Dec 22, 2025
ECONOMY
200 companies lose as NEPSE plummets 13.88 points
200 companies lose as NEPSE plummets 13.88 points
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday plunged 13.88 points to close at 2,595.10 points.
Dec 22, 2025
Health
Mental Health Crisis: Unregulated counseling trainings under scrutiny
Mental Health Crisis: Unregulated counseling trainings under...
As mental health problems rise worldwide, Nepal is grappling with a deepening crisis—made worse by a shortage of specialists, social stigma, and the unchecked spread of unregulated counseling trainings.
Dec 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Araniko Highway: Sanga-Dhulikhel road expansion drive expedited
Araniko Highway: Sanga-Dhulikhel road expansion drive expedi...
Last week, the project was given one more year for completion.
Dec 22, 2025
Entertainment
Third 'Avatar' film soars to top in N. American box office debut
Third 'Avatar' film soars to top in N. American box office d...
James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash topped the North American box office ahead of Christmas, debuting with $88 million domestically and $345 million worldwide, reinforcing the franchise’s global appeal.
Dec 22, 2025
ECONOMY
Siddhababa Tunnel 65% complete, progress on track
Siddhababa Tunnel 65% complete, progress on track
The 1,126-meter-long main tunnel has been completed. In addition, construction of three bypass tunnels measuring 151 meters, 161 meters, and 130 meters has also been finished.
Dec 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Police detain Gen Z activists including Miraj and Nicolas
Police detain Gen Z activists including Miraj and Nicolas
Police detained Gen Z leaders including Miraj Dhungana and Nicolas Bhusal on Monday after an unauthorized protest at Kathmandu’s Maitighar Mandala demanding an all-party government.
Dec 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Only four airports including TIA operational nationwide due to fog
Only four airports including TIA operational nationwide due...
Dense fog since early morning has disrupted operations at several airports nationwide. At present, only Tumlingtar, Surkhet, Bharatpur and Pokhara airports are conducting flight arrivals and departures. Other airports have remained closed as low visibility caused by fog has made operations unsafe.
Dec 22, 2025
SOCIETY
HoR polls in 73 days: PR quota fixed by census
HoR polls in 73 days: PR quota fixed by census
As per the House of Representatives Member Election (First Amendment) Guidelines 2082 BS, the political parties should submit the closed list of candidates as per the new provision.
Dec 22, 2025
POLITICS
NC expands active membership, loses votes
NC expands active membership, loses votes
Despite leading Nepal’s political, economic, and social transformations for decades, the party’s growing membership base has not translated into electoral gains. Instead, the NC has continued to lose votes in recent general elections.
Dec 22, 2025