ECONOMY
Govt slashes Rs 120 billion worth of politically driven projects
Govt slashes Rs 120 billion worth of politically driven proj...

“Contractors who have already completed work but are awaiting payments from the concerned ministries will now be settled,” Khanal said. “Any remaining funds will be redirected toward other priority projects.”
Sep 22, 2025

SOCIETY
Nepal-China trade routes under siege from Himalayan glacial lakes
Nepal-China trade routes under siege from Himalayan glacial...
GLOFs triggered by rising temperatures pose a growing threat to Nepal’s fragile connectivity with China.
Sep 22, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal-China trade shifts to Korala as Rasuwagadhi and Tatopani remain closed
Nepal-China trade shifts to Korala as Rasuwagadhi and Tatopa...

The commercial trade between Nepal and China via Korala trading point has started, with Nepal importing 209 electric vehicles and a number of loaded trucks in the past one week.
Sep 22, 2025

SOCIETY
‘Route permits’ open for public transport nationwide from today
‘Route permits’ open for public transport nationwide from to...

Meanwhile, the government has already decided to restrict the movement of large vehicles—such as trailers not carrying food grains or other essential supplies—between Narayanghat and Kathmandu from today until the full moon to ease festival traffic.
Sep 22, 2025

POLITICS
Maoist Center dissolves its central committee to convene general convention
Maoist Center dissolves its central committee to convene gen...
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An Office Bearers’ meeting of the Maoist Center held on Sunday proposed to take this motion to the upcoming central committee (CC) meeting.
Sep 22, 2025
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ECONOMY
Govt’s CGT collection declines to Rs 601.49 million in a month due to low turnover of shar...
Govt’s CGT collection declines to Rs 601.49 million in a mon...

The government’s revenue collection from capital gains tax (CGT) declined by a notable amount last month due to the significant fall in share transactions during the period.
Sep 22, 2025

POLITICS
Four new ministers swearing-in today, Sangeeta Mishra’s name put on hold
Four new ministers swearing-in today, Sangeeta Mishra’s name...

Earlier on Sunday, PM Karki had recommended public health expert Dr. Sangita Mishra as Minister for Health and Population. However, later her name was reportedly put on hold following allegations that surfaced linking her to a controversial procurement deal worth 4.5 billion rupees, a source says.&n...
Sep 22, 2025

SOCIETY
Muglin–Narayangarh Road resumes one-way traffic after landslides
Muglin–Narayangarh Road resumes one-way traffic after landsl...

Until the highway is fully open in both directions, the District Administration Office, Chitwan, has requested travelers to consider alternative routes.
Sep 22, 2025

SOCIETY
Bada Dashain begins with Ghatasthapana today
Bada Dashain begins with Ghatasthapana today

According to the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee, the auspicious time for observing Ghatasthapana this year is at 9:13 AM today.
Sep 22, 2025

SOCIETY
Despite weakening monsoon, Koshi and Bagmati brace for heavy downpour tonight
Despite weakening monsoon, Koshi and Bagmati brace for heavy...

This afternoon, skies are expected to remain generally cloudy over Koshi Province and the hilly regions, while the rest of the country will see partly cloudy conditions.
Sep 22, 2025
