SOCIETY
Final day of Elephant Festival in Sauraha today
Final day of Elephant Festival in Sauraha today
Elephant worship will be held today on the last day of the festival, as elephants have been traditionally worshipped as gods.
Dec 28, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB to mop Rs 20 billion from BFIs for liquidity management
NRB to mop Rs 20 billion from BFIs for liquidity management
The central bank has invited proposals from banks and financial institutions to collect the amount through a bidding process for a 12-day period. The auction will be conducted online on Wednesday at 3 pm.
Dec 28, 2025
Business & Economy
Herbs export through Nepalgunj border sees significant increase
Herbs export through Nepalgunj border sees significant incre...
Herb exports through Nepalgunj border have surged to Rs 250 million in the first five months of FY 2025/26, with timur, satuwa, and other herbs mostly destined for India.
Dec 28, 2025
POLITICS
RSP leader Sobita hails party chair Lamichhane as ‘Supreme Commander’ of Blue Revolution
RSP leader Sobita hails party chair Lamichhane as ‘Supreme C...
RSP’s Sobita Gautam hails Rabi Lamichhane as “Supreme Commander of the Blue Revolution” after his unity deal with Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah, who is now set as a future prime ministerial candidate.
Dec 28, 2025
POLITICS
UML General Secy Pokhrel warns of ‘conspiracy’ to destabilize Nepal following Rabi–Balen d...
UML General Secy Pokhrel warns of ‘conspiracy’ to destabiliz...
CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel has warned that the seven-point deal between Rabi Lamichhane and Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah is part of a plot to destabilize Nepal like Ukraine, urging democratic forces to remain alert.
Dec 28, 2025
WORLD
Somalia, African nations denounce Israeli recognition of Somaliland
Somalia, African nations denounce Israeli recognition of Som...
Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 and has pushed for international recognition for decades, with president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi making it a top priority since taking office last year.
Dec 28, 2025
ECONOMY
Gold price hits new record, rises by Rs 1,300 per tola
Gold price hits new record, rises by Rs 1,300 per tola
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold is being traded at Rs 270,600 per tola, the highest price recorded so far.
Dec 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Casino Waldo chairman arrested
Casino Waldo chairman arrested
Police have arrested the chairman of Casino Waldo Dynasty Entertainment Pvt Ltd, located in Thamel, Kathmandu, on Friday night.
Dec 28, 2025
POLITICS
KMC Mayor Balen to resign by Jan 20
KMC Mayor Balen to resign by Jan 20
KMC Mayor Balen Shah is set to resign before January 20 after sealing a seven-point deal with RSP that will see him enter national politics as the party’s prime ministerial candidate.
Dec 28, 2025
ECONOMY
Tea and coffee exports reach Rs 4 billion, producers demand export subsidies
Tea and coffee exports reach Rs 4 billion, producers demand...
By November of the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26, tea and coffee exports totaled Rs 4.03 billion. Tea alone accounted for around Rs 2 billion. Producers say the suspension of the cash incentive program previously provided to promote tea exports has created uncertainty and financial pressure on fa...
Dec 28, 2025