Editorial
Punish Arsonists, Vandals to Prevent Capital Flight
Punish Arsonists, Vandals to Prevent Capital Flight
Violent incidents following the Gen Z movement — including vandalism, arson, and attacks on property — have discouraged domestic investment.
Nov 04, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt allocates additional Rs 683.5 million for 156 new vehicles for police and APF
Govt allocates additional Rs 683.5 million for 156 new vehic...
The decision follows damages to a significant number of police and APF vehicles during the Gen Z protest on September 8 and 9 when vehicles were destroyed and set on fire.
Nov 03, 2025
ECONOMY
59 peaks opened for autumn season, Nepal earns over Rs 250 million in royalty
59 peaks opened for autumn season, Nepal earns over Rs 250 m...
A total of 1,450 climbers from 83 countries have secured permits to climb 59 peaks this season. Of them, 1,105 are men and 345 women, organized into 175 expedition groups.
Nov 03, 2025
SOCIETY
Study finds severe health risks for residents near brick kilns
Study finds severe health risks for residents near brick kil...
The study found that PM2.5 levels near communities around brick kilns were 17 times higher than the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended annual limit, and levels inside the kiln premises were 30 times higher. For reference, WHO recommends an annual average PM2.5 concentration of 5 &mi...
Nov 03, 2025
SOCIETY
Miteri Bridge at Rasuwagadhi to be rebuilt within a month
Miteri Bridge at Rasuwagadhi to be rebuilt within a month
According to Chinese officials, the construction of the bridge, currently underway, will be completed within a month. The bridge was swept away by a flood in the Lhende River in mid-July, halting cross-border movement between the two countries. The Chinese side has taken the lead in rebuilding the b...
Nov 03, 2025
ECONOMY
Trekking agency fined for taking foreigners to restricted area without permit
Trekking agency fined for taking foreigners to restricted ar...
Multi Adventure Pvt Ltd was penalized for taking a German citizen Martin Schramm to the Kanchenjunga region in Taplejung before the official trekking permit period. This is the first-time penalty under the Immigration Act, 1992 (2049 BS), and the agency was fined NRs 40,000.
Nov 03, 2025
SOCIETY
Neglected health response as diarrhea kills three in Musahar community
Neglected health response as diarrhea kills three in Musahar...
Sixteen people in this Musahar settlement of 50 households have been infected with diarrhea. Samples of nine have been sent for lab tests, Yadav said. Only after the report arrives will it be confirmed whether it is cholera or normal diarrhea, he added.
Nov 03, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt decides to recognize 45 people killed during Gen-Z protests as martyrs
Govt decides to recognize 45 people killed during Gen-Z prot...
The protests were held on September 8 and 9, with demonstrators demanding reforms in national interest, good governance, and stronger measures against corruption.
Nov 03, 2025
WORLD
Trump says Russia, China have secretly tested nuclear weapons
Trump says Russia, China have secretly tested nuclear weapon...
"Russia's testing, and China's testing, but they don't talk about it," he told CBS's "60 Minutes" program, in an interview released Sunday.
Nov 03, 2025
SOCIETY
Two arrested with 33 ampoules of drugs hidden in rectum
Two arrested with 33 ampoules of drugs hidden in rectum
According to the District Police Office, they were apprehended on Sunday evening at around 5 PM from Paitalis Chowk in Basa Badelpani, Chaudandigadhi Municipality-4, while heading towards an undisclosed location.
Nov 03, 2025