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December 1, 2025 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Agriculture Progress Hinges on Reliable Data
In a nation where the agriculture sector is a major lifeline, real progress of the sector will help drive its economy. Such progress can be achieved by knowing what is actually happening on the gro...
NOC cuts diesel, kerosene prices by Re 1 per litre
KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has slashes the prices of diesel and kerosene by Re 1 per litre, effective from Monday, December 1.
Old Meets New in Nepal’s Farming Communities
Every time I visit my grandparents' village in Arghakhanchi during Dashain or Tihar, I feel like I am stepping into a place where two different worlds exist at once. There are fields that used to b...
ACC U-19 Premier Cup: Nepal facing UAE today
Kathmandu, Dec 1: Nepal is facing hosts the UAE today in the championship-decider match to be held under the ACC Men's U-19 ODI Premier Cup. The title match is scheduled to start at 10:30 am local...
A total of 120 parties seek to contest March 5 elections
Over a third of parties are new and registered after September protests. A record number of political parties are contesting the midterm elections for the House of Representatives scheduled for Ma...
New study finds strong link between early marriage and domestic violence
A study says 85 percent of survivors were married before 20. Karnali tops provinces in cases of domestic violence. As the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence unfolds, governme...
Holiday Inn Express Kathmandu celebrates two years of operation
A strong year marked by a major regional award and rising demand for its dining offerings. Holiday Inn Express Kathmandu Naxal has marked its second anniversary, highlighting its continued progres...
NICCI urges strict monitoring of unauthorised trade along Nepal–India open borders
Calls for tighter border oversight as cheaper Indian goods fuel rise in unauthorised trade. The Nepal–India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) has recommended to Home Minister Om Prakash Ary...
Kitab Jatra’s new edition from December 11
The two-day literary festival will feature panel discussions, exhibitions, open mic sessions, and thematic musical performances. The seventh edition of Kitab Jatra is set to take place from Decemb...
A queen that chases headlines
‘Maharani Ko Jatra’ turns a royal story into a modern satire, showing how those in power chase publicity and perfection. ‘Maharani Ko Jatra’ begins with a narrator who promises a “once upon a time...
CIB arrests Prabhu Bank CEO Sherchan, two senior officials over financial fraud
KATHMANDU, Dec 1: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police on Sunday arrested Chief Executive Officer of Prabhu Bank, Ashok Sherchan, on charges of banking fraud.
Why secular politics in South Asia still clings to family dynasties
Politics in the region, the writer says, is rarely about policies alone—it is about identity, history, and belonging. Why do secular parties in South Asia, despite championing democracy, cling to ...
Paradox of Nepal’s democratic success
Nepalis have the freedom to choose, speak and migrate, but rarely the ability to prosper at home. Nepal is inadvertently democratic. According to the 2024 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index, ...
Many injured during the Gen Z protests have not been in touch
We produce enough doctors, including specialists. The problem lies in our failure to create enough lucrative positions for those doctors. In the third expansion of her Cabinet on October 27, Prime...
Let’s do it ourselves
Nepal must have an action-plan for self-sufficiency in key health measures like HIV-control. As one of the poorest and least developed countries, it was only right for Nepal to seek international ...
'No one can stop the special general convention'
Kathmandu, Dec 1: The provincial and district presidents of the Nepali Congress, who support the call for a special general convention, have said that no one can stop the special general convention...
Kazakhstan tells Ukraine to stop attacking CPC terminal after oil exports halted
Ukraine mounted repeated attacks on Russia’s oil refineries and export terminals this year to disrupt a key source of revenue for Moscow’s war economy. Kazakhstan told Ukraine on Sunday to stop at...
NPL 2025: No matches today, two matches on Tuesday
Kathmandu, Dec 1: No matches are being played under the Nepal Premier League 2025 today, as Monday has been designated as a rest day. The franchise-based Twenty20 cricket tournament hosted by Cric...
Truck loaded with cement plunges into river, driver rescued
Myagdi, Dec 1: A truck carrying cement (Ga 2 Kha 0840) from Bhairahawa to Darwang fell 60 meters below the road into the Myagdi River at Phaparkhet. In the incident that took at around 2:30 this mo...
Today’s weather: December 1, 2025
Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted generally cloudy skies across Nepal on Monday. During the...
Israel’s Netanyahu seeks pardon in years-long corruption trial
Netanyahu, the country’s longest-serving prime minister, denies the bribery, fraud, and breach of trust charges. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the country’s president on Sunday f...
Ranju lashes out at critics at RSP–BSP unity event
KATHMANDU, Dec 1: In the 2017 local elections, a 21-year-old woman stunned not just Kathmandu, but the entire country by garnering an unexpected vote in the mayoral race. She was Ranju Darshana, th...
Kulman–Balen meeting sends ripples through political circles
KATHMANDU, Dec 1: A recent meeting between Kulman Ghising, who is currently overseeing three ministries and has recently launched the Ujyalo Nepal Party, and Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen...
Nepal and India to launch joint drive against encroachment at no-man’s land
Security officers from both countries agree to coordinate patrols and prevent illegal land grabs along no-man’s land strip. Nepal and India’s border forces have agreed to launch a joint campaign t...
World AIDS Day being observed today; STDs on the rise in Chitwan
Chitwan, Dec 1: The World AIDS is being observed around the world, including Nepal today under the theme "Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response". The theme this year calls for susta...
Gold, silver prices climb again
KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Gold prices continued their upward trend on the second day of the week in the Nepali market. According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Traders’ Association (FENEGOSIDA), gold is trad...
Gender minority unveils first political party led by its members
KATHMANDU, Dec 1: For the first time, Nepal’s sexual and gender minority community has formed a political party under its own leadership, saying they can no longer rely on the state or traditional ...
Militaries come to aid of Asia flood victims as toll nears 1,000
Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel on Monday to help victims of devastating flooding that has killed nearly 1,000 people across four countries in Asia in recent days. Separate wea...
Nine injured in Gen Z protest provided with hand-outs, identity cards
Chitwan, Dec 1: Nine people injured during the Gen Z protest held on September 89 have received hand-outs and identity cards. Assistant Chief District Officer Chudamani Sharma Gautam said two more...
Airbus narrows software crisis as airlines ride out A320 recall
At least one major airline faced delays because it lacked enough data loaders to handle dozens of jets in such a short time, according to an executive speaking privately. Airbus (AIR.PA), fleets w...
Ayo Ayo: How a UML Slogan Turned Into a Viral TikTok Trend for Promoting Business
Kathmandu: A video clip of UML supporters has been trending on social media since the last week of Kartik. A middle-aged woman shouting “Ayo Ayo” in a group carrying flags and chanting slogans has ...
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