SOCIETY
World Toilet Day: Future-ready toilets essential
World Toilet Day: Future-ready toilets essential
The Day established by the World Toilet Organization in 2001 was later made official with the United Nations observation since 2013.
Nov 19, 2025
WORLD
Louvre shuts gallery over ceiling safety fears
Louvre shuts gallery over ceiling safety fears
The Campana Gallery, which houses nine rooms dedicated to ancient Greek ceramics, will be closed while investigations are conducted into "certain beams supporting the floors of the second floor" above it, a statement said.
Nov 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Bala Chaturdashi being observed today
Bala Chaturdashi being observed today
The devotees, who spent the whole night on Tuesday lighting oil lamps, observed Bala Chaturdashi this morning on the day of Margashirsha Krishna Chaturdashi (the fourth day of Margashirsha Maas, according to the Hindu calendar).
Nov 19, 2025
OPINION
A Shared Himalayan Climate Threat
A Shared Himalayan Climate Threat
Climate change is transforming the Himalayas into a zone of escalating risk, endangering shared rivers, infrastructure and livelihoods across Nepal and India. Only a deeper, science-driven partnership can turn this growing vulnerability into long-term regional resilience.
Nov 19, 2025
WORLD
WHO warns antimicrobial resistance of reversing decades of medical progress
WHO warns antimicrobial resistance of reversing decades of m...
Saia Ma'u Piukala, the WHO regional director for the Western Pacific, said in a statement released Tuesday that the discovery of antimicrobials almost a century ago changed the course of modern medicine.
Nov 19, 2025
SPORTS
NPL: Kathmandu Gorkhas to face Sudurpashchim Royals
NPL: Kathmandu Gorkhas to face Sudurpashchim Royals
Kathmandu will be aiming for its second win, while Sudurpashchim Royals will look to begin their campaign on a positive note. Kathmandu Gorkhas defeated defending champions Janakpur Bolts in the opening match.
Nov 19, 2025
POLITICS
Karki-led commission to summon Oli, Lekhak for statements
Karki-led commission to summon Oli, Lekhak for statements
According to sources, the three-member commission led by former judge Gauri Bahadur Karki is preparing to dispatch formal letters summoning the duo. “It may take a few days. We are currently questioning police and civil servants. Once those statements are complete, we will move towards calling...
Nov 19, 2025
POLITICS
Elections are the cornerstone of democracy, says Home Minister Aryal
Elections are the cornerstone of democracy, says Home Minist...
In a video message from his secretariat on Tuesday, Minister Aryal stated that the government has been mandated to hold elections on March 5 by establishing good governance and the rule of law.
Nov 19, 2025
WORLD
UN says lacks billions of dollars to feed world's hungry
UN says lacks billions of dollars to feed world's hungry
"Declines in global humanitarian funding are forcing WFP to prioritise food assistance to roughly one third of those in need," targeting 110 million of the most vulnerable, it said in a statement.
Nov 19, 2025
ECONOMY
FDI pledges double to Rs 36.68 billion in four months
FDI pledges double to Rs 36.68 billion in four months
The records with the Department of Industry (DoI) show that the country recorded the FDI commitment of Rs 18.66 billion during mid-July and mid-November of FY 2024/25. The pledged amount was Rs 18.02 billion more in the review period compared to corresponding period of last FY.
Nov 19, 2025