August 21, 2025 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
When social media first emerged, it was little more than a platform for friends to exchange information. Today, it has become more powerful than television and radio, enabling individuals with mill...
In the Terai, a farmer faces a relentless uncertainty each monsoon. Some years bring drought that scorches his crops; others, rains that flood his home. Variability has always been part of the mons...
Agreement comes just ahead of PM Oli’s visit to the two countries. Experts call it a challenge to Nepal’s sovereignty. Ahead of the India and China visit of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, a tri-jun...
Large number of cases from victims of sexual violence who refused to register earlier. While some insurgency-era victims are fighting a legal battle challenging the amended Transitional Justice Ac...
From car care products to coding classes, young Nepali entrepreneurs find investment, visibility, and confidence through the reality TV show. Bina Bhurtel Bastakoti grew up watching her father run...
The win propelled Nepal to the sixth position in the league table among 11 teams. The Rhinos now have four points from two wins in five games. Nepal secured their second consecutive victory in the...
It was not that Nepal failed to create any chance. But despite managing to take the ball to India’s box, they could not capitalise on it. Nepal’s young girls suffered a heavy defeat in their openi...
The fine-dining restaurant paired a six-course French menu with select wines, guided by sommelier Jonathan Dahan. Chimney, Hotel Yak & Yeti’s fine-dining restaurant, hosted an exclusive ‘French Wi...
KATHMANDU, Aug 21: The Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) on Tuesday filed a case at the Lalitpur District Court against 12 people, including Silk Group Chairman Ramesh Sherpa, over the Chin...
Implementing affordable and replicable emission-reduction solutions is no longer optional. A revolution is unfolding across Nepal, this time through Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the automobile secto...
Led primarily by women, Gaura Parva weaves together myth, music, fasting, and community life, carrying forward centuries of cultural strength. When women across Nepal’s far-western region gather i...
KATHMANDU, Aug 21: Commercial banks of Nepal paid Rs 32.80 billion in income tax to the government in the fiscal year 2024/25, which was 23.56 percent more than the amount they paid in the previous...
It would be too much to expect perfect translations when authorities get even the most basic terms wrong. At an academic meet on human mobility several years ago, a French scholar was beginning to...
The energy minister is doing the country a disservice by meddling in Nepal Electricity Authority. Until eight years ago, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) had for long been at a loss. The year...
Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates. The Meteorological Forecasting Division has said that the hilly regions will remain generally cloudy on Thursda...
KATHMANDU, Aug 21: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast cloudy skies and rainfall across several parts of the country today.
KATHMANDU, Aug 21: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has published the foreign exchange rates for 22 currencies for Thursday. The US dollar has strengthened, with the buying rate set at Rs. 139.01 and the se...
21st August 2025, Kathmandu HGC Global Communications (HGC), a prominent ICT service provider and network operator with a vast global footprint, today announced a significant strategic move with t...
KATHMANDU, Aug 21: A fresh diplomatic row has erupted after India and China agreed to reopen border trade through Lipulekh—a Himalayan pass that Nepal maintains lies within its sovereign territory....
New Delhi says unilateral claims are ‘untenable’ as pressure mounts on PM Oli to raise issue during India and China visits. India on Wednesday responded to Nepal’s objection over the decision to r...
The order immediately ends protections for Nepalis, which expired on August 5. Protections for Hondurans and Nicaraguans will expire on September 8. A federal appeals court on Wednesday cleared th...
KATHMANDU, Aug 21: Gunmen killed at least 30 people in an attack on a mosque in northwestern Nigeria earlier this week, according to a resident and a lawmaker, raising an earlier toll of 13.
INDIA, Aug 21: India's government introduced a parliamentary bill on Wednesday to ban online gambling, citing concerns over addiction, financial harm, and potential links to money laundering and te...
Ashok Rai and Rajendra Mahato forged a working alliance while the newly formed Federal Democratic Front fails to gather momentum. As new forces gain ground in Nepal’s political landscape, Madhesh-...
KATHMANDU, Aug 21: Russia said on Wednesday it had to be part of any discussion on security guarantees for Ukraine and downplayed the likelihood of an imminent summit with President Volodymyr Zelen...
Hit by higher US trade tariffs this year, some factories have fired full-time staff and rehired them as day labour to save on pension, unemployment, medical and other insurance payments. China’s t...
Kathmandu, Aug 21: The Nepal Police Wives Association has marked its 41st anniversary by organizing different programmes. On Wednesday, the Association honoured senior cardiologist Dr Om Murti Anil...
KATHMANDU, Aug 21: The government has appointed Chhabilal Rijal as the new Chief District Officer (CDO) of Kathmandu. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) made a decision on Wednesday.
21st August 2025, Kathmandu In a major move to ensure equitable access to healthcare, the Health Insurance Board (HIB) has approved a new and streamlined procedure for enrolling ultra-poor familie...
Kathmandu, Aug 21: The Weather Forecasting Division has stated that the hilly regions of the country will remain generally cloudy and other parts are likely to remain partly cloudy. There are chanc...
Kathmandu, Aug 21: The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is being marked all over the world today. This Day is being observed since 2017 under the UN auspices...
Baitadi, Augt 21: The risk of dengue fever is on the rise in Baitadi district. So far, seven people were infected with the dengue fever in the district, according to Jaya Singh Badal, a lab technic...
Kathmandu, Aug 21: The Department of Tourism has worked to ensure a well-managed and technology-friendly service delivery. The Department has prioritized procedural simplification, system reforms a...
Kaski, Aug 21: A Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) was established in the District Administration Office (DAO) Kaski, which is aimed at providing counselling services and facilitating potential migrant...
Chitwan, Aug 21: The District Police Office in Chitwan has held seven youths for possessing a huge quantity of banned drug tramadol tablets. The youths were arrested for holding a total of 17,400 c...
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