ECONOMY
Gen-Z protests cause Rs 80 billion loss to private sector: FNCCI
Gen-Z protests cause Rs 80 billion loss to private sector: F...
In a meeting with Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday, FNCCI President Chandra Prasad Dhakal said the private sector is seeking government security and cooperation to continue operating in a dignified manner. He stressed that attacks on businesses during the protests show a lack of recognition of...
Sep 21, 2025
ECONOMY
Four buildings damaged during Gen Z protests deemed high risk, entry prohibited
Four buildings damaged during Gen Z protests deemed high ris...
According to Subash Chandra Baral, President of the Nepal Engineers’ Association, the main building of Singha Durbar, the northern section of the Supreme Court, the Ministry of Health building, and the Kathmandu District Court building are all in a condition that makes them unsafe for use.
Sep 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Two arrested with brown sugar in Kapilvastu
Two arrested with brown sugar in Kapilvastu
Acting on a tip-off, authorities apprehended them on Saturday afternoon from Arairakot in Kapilvastu Municipality–11, seizing a total of 2.1 grams of the narcotic.
Sep 21, 2025
WORLD
UK to recognise Palestinian state ahead of UN debate
UK to recognise Palestinian state ahead of UN debate
Starmer "will set out the position later on today", his deputy David Lammy told the BBC on Sunday, stopping short of confirming UK media reports that there would be full recognition of a Palestinian state.
Sep 21, 2025
POLITICS
Sumana reminds Gen-Z: Don’t trust any promises until two key demands are met
Sumana reminds Gen-Z: Don’t trust any promises until two key...
Through social media on Sunday, Suman challenged parties to act quickly, highlighting two key reforms.
Sep 21, 2025
WORLD
Kenya's Odira upsets Hodgkinson to win world 800m gold
Kenya's Odira upsets Hodgkinson to win world 800m gold
Kenya's Lilian Odira overhauled Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson to win the women's 800 metres title at the world championships in Tokyo on Sunday.
Sep 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Motorcyclist dies in tanker vehicle-hit in Godavari
Motorcyclist dies in tanker vehicle-hit in Godavari
The incident involved a tanker numbered (Ba 3 Ka 2845), which collided with a motorcycle numbered (Bagmati Province 02-059 Pa 6382).
Sep 21, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt allows use of Nagdhunga–Sisneri tunnel for public transport during Dashain
Govt allows use of Nagdhunga–Sisneri tunnel for public trans...
Newly appointed transport minister Kulman Ghising on Saturday directed authorities to arrange for operation of the tunnel for public vehicles leaving Kathmandu during the festivities.
Sep 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Inmate escaped from Nakkhu prison kills wife in Kavre
Inmate escaped from Nakkhu prison kills wife in Kavre
Santa Bahadur, who was serving a sentence for rape, had escaped from prison during the recent Gen-Z protests.
Sep 21, 2025
ECONOMY
NEPSE bounces back with 111.70 points and daily turnover surges to Rs 9.17 billion
NEPSE bounces back with 111.70 points and daily turnover sur...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Sunday jumped 111.70 points to close at 2,623.62 points after the Ministry of Finance stepped up to enforce various reform measures to restore confidence of the share investors that was adversely affected by the impacts following the Gen Z movement.
Sep 21, 2025