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Election Commission receives only two requests from abroad for poll observation

Kathmandu, Nov. 16 -- Only two international observers have shown their interest to monitor the snap polls slated for March 5. The Carter Centre and Japanese Embassy in Nepal have applied to observe t... Read More


Election Commission geared up for nationwide voter education drive

Kathmandu, Nov. 16 -- The Election Commission is rolling out a nationwide virtual and in-person voter education campaign next month, aiming to minimise invalid votes in the upcoming midterm elections.... Read More


After a month of discussion, Congress impasse continues

Kathmandu, Nov. 16 -- The state of indecisiveness, confusion and ambiguity continues inside the Nepali Congress even as the party's central working committee meeting has been holding discussion for a ... Read More


Floodlights. Camera. Action. Stage set for second NPL season

Kathmandu, Nov. 16 -- The second season of the Nepal Premier League kicks off Monday, with defending champions Janakpur Bolts taking on Kathmandu Gorkhas in the tournament opener, launching what the C... Read More


Nepse dips by five points, turnover approaches Rs3.9 billion

Kathmandu, Nov. 16 -- The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) witnessed a mild decline on Sunday, slipping by 5.15 points to close at 2,540.57. The benchmark index fell by 0.20 percent compared to the previo... Read More


Tinau River turns black due to landslide at coal mine

Palpa, Nov. 16 -- The water in Tinau river, which originates in Palpa, has turned muddy and black in recent days, with photos and videos of the discoloured water going viral on social media. Police sa... Read More


Wildlife risks grow along forested Rautahat highways

Rautahat, Nov. 16 -- year-old truck driver Raj Kumar Chaudhary of Bhaktinagar in ward 1 of Jeetpursimara Sub-metropolitan City was killed after a wild elephant attacked him on the Pathlaiya-Nijgadh se... Read More


Solar thermal in energy transition

Nepal, Nov. 15 -- As Nepal accelerates its transition towards a sustainable and resilient energy future, public debate continues to centre on electricity generation and distribution. The narrative is ... Read More


NOC hikes petrol and diesel prices

Kathmandu, Nov. 15 -- Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased fuel prices, raising the price of petrol by Rs2 per litre and diesel and kerosene by Rs3 per litre, effective from Saturday midnight. F... Read More


Nepali-made French fries begin exports to the US

Butwal, Nov. 15 -- French fries made in Butwal from Nepali potatoes are being exported to the United States, marking a new milestone for Nepal's processed food industry. Within the next two months, 4... Read More