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From Yak cheese to political barbs: PM Balen’s Facebook posts keep Nepal talking
KATHMANDU, Nov 6: Balen Shah, who frequently made headlines by sharing his views on social media while serving as mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, has continued the same practice since becomin...
Belgium's PM Bart De Wever to Meet King Philippe Amid Budget Crisis
Kathmandu. Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever is scheduled to meet King Philippe on Friday morning. Analysts expect that this meeting could lead to a decision on whether he can remain in offic...
Karki challenges removal, questions two IGPs in one force
KATHMANDU, Nov 6: Can a government remove a serving Inspector General of Police (IGP) before the end of his legally prescribed tenure simply by transferring him to another position? And can such a ...
IPO backlog reaches 117 companies as SEBON rolls out new vetting process
KATHMANDU, Nov 6: A total of 117 companies are awaiting approval from the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) to issue initial public offerings (IPOs), with 77 still at the initial application stage,...
20 Killed in Saudi-led Coalition Attack in Yemen's Taiz Province
Yemen. 20 people have died in an attack by the Saudi Arabian coalition in Yemen. Houthi rebels claimed on Friday that 20 people died in a Saudi attack in the vegetable market of Taiz province. Yem...
Agriculture Minister Gita Chaudhary Assures Inclusive Participation in COP-31
Kathmandu. Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment Gita Chaudhary has stated that the government is aware of ensuring equal and meaningful participation of youth, Gen Z, women, indigenous ...
Police Chief Directs Enhanced Security for Festivals
Kathmandu. Police Chief Dr. Manoj Kumar KC has stated that police personnel must be more active by adopting a special festival-focused security plan to prevent any undesirable activities during fes...
Minister Dr Timilsina directs officials to keep citizens in centre
Kathmandu, Nov 6: Minister for Information and Communications, Dr Bikram Timilsina, directed the ministry officials and subordinate agencies to ensure effective and efficient service delivery that ...
OPMCM shares weekly activities
Kathmandu, Nov 6: The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) has made public the activities it carried out in the last week. Joint secretary and spokesperson at OPMCM, Hemraj...
Foreign Minister Khanal to lead Nepali delegation to COP31 in Turkiye
Kathmandu, Nov 5: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shisir Khanal, is leaving for Antalya, Turkiye on November 7, leading a Nepali delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United...
Govt cannot arrest Gagan Thapa, says Pushpa Kamal Dahal
KATHMANDU, Nov 6: Nepali Communist Party (NCP) Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the government cannot arrest Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa.
Chitwan Rhinos hand Pokhara Avengers fourth straight defeat
Kathmandu, November 6 Chitwan Rhinos handed Pokhara Avengers their fourth consecutive defeat in the Nepal Premier League (NPL), securing a 30-run victory after bowling them out for 121 while defen...
Nepal launches Visit Nepal campaign in partnership with TikTok
Kathmandu, November 6 Nepal has formally launched the Visit Nepal campaign in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board and social media platform TikTok, aiming to promote the country to the glob...
RSP leaders want mayor and higher positions, not ward chairperson posts: Rabi Lamichhane
KATHMANDU, Nov 6: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane has said that party leaders and cadres are increasingly aspiring to secure high-ranking political positions.
Karnali Province Cabinet Approves Apple Development Board Bill for Provincial Assembly
Surkhet. The bill to establish and operate the Apple Development Board in Karnali will now be presented in the Provincial Assembly. The Council of Ministers, in its meeting held on Friday evening,...
Startup Enterprise Loan Program Delayed
Kathmandu. The government's subsidized 'Startup Enterprise Loan Program', aimed at transforming the growing use of information technology, innovative thinking, and youth creativity into entrepreneu...
NOC to keep 13 offices and depots open during Tihar and Chhath to ensure smooth fuel supply
KATHMANDU, Nov 6: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) will keep several of its offices and fuel depots operational during Tihar, Nepal Sambat and Chhath to ensure the smooth distribution of petroleum produ...
Why forest fires in Southeast Asia can't be put out
The ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) issued a Level 3 alert—the highest level—for the southern ASEAN region on August 26. This means the region faces a high risk of severe transbounda...
Pseudo-Arunachal hydro project makes India caught in the middle
The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) was once again faced large-scale protests on September 30, 2026. Being advanced by Indian government, the hydropower project is located in China’s Zangna...
Border crossings closed for one year, creating an Afghan dilemma
The major border crossings between Afghanistan and Pakistan have been closed for one year as of October 2026. Khan Jan Alokozay, chairman of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce and I...
Nepali Congress Joint General Secretary Yogendra Chaudhary Alleges Planned Attack on Congress and Democracy
Kathmandu. Nepali Congress Joint General Secretary Yogendra Chaudhary has said that a planned attack is being carried out on the Nepali Congress by the current state with the intention of destroyin...
Govt focused on stunts and media hype rather than reforms: NC youth leader Timilsina
KATHMANDU, Nov 6: Nepali Congress youth leader Sachin Timalsina has accused the government of focusing on political stunts and media publicity rather than strengthening the country’s economy and pu...
Three ambassadors present credentials to President Paudel
Kathmandu, Nov 6: Newly appointed ambassadors of India, Laos and Panama to Nepal, presented their letters of credence to President Ramchandra Paudel amidst a special ceremony held at the President'...
Global South seeks to break Western grip on media narratives
BEIJING, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Media leaders from the Global South called for closer cooperation at the ongoing 7th World Media Summit to challenge Western-dominated narratives that often reduce their...
Prime Minister's Office Reports Progress on National Policy, Investment, and Human Rights
Kathmandu. The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has made public the progress report of the office in the last one week. Spokesperson Hemraj Aryal, Joint Secretary at the office...
Lumbini Province Expects 279 Metric Tons of Flower Production for Tihar Festival
Butwal. This year, 279 metric tons of flowers are expected to be produced in Lumbini Province targeting the Tihar festival. Flowers such as marigold and velvet have been cultivated in 59 hectares o...
Nepal Oil Corporation Depots to Remain Open During Public Holidays for Fuel Supply
Kathmandu. Nepal Oil Corporation depots will remain open even on public holidays including Diwali to ease the supply of petroleum products. Keeping in mind the interest of consumers, depots and re...
Nepal Electricity Authority Prepares Power Purchase Agreements for Major Hydropower and Solar Projects
Kathmandu. Nepal Electricity Authority is preparing to sign power purchase agreements for more than half a dozen large hydropower and solar projects with government investment. Minister for Energy,...
RSP issues seven-point directive to regulate internal elections and candidate selection
Kathmandu, November 6 The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has issued a set of directives for members involved in its internal elections, conventions and candidate selection processes. Bhuwan KC, ch...
Govt to implement multisectoral action plan to curb non-communicable diseases
KATHMANDU, Nov 6: The government plans to strengthen the implementation of its multisectoral action plan to prevent and control non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and accelerate reforms in the public...
Pradip Paudel dismisses claims that Nepali Congress paid to secure legal recognition
Kathmandu, November Nepali Congress General Secretary Pradip Paudel has dismissed claims that the party paid money to secure its legal recognition, describing the allegations as fabricated and pol...
Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Return 50 Stolen Two-Wheeler Vehicles to Owners
Kathmandu. Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office has recovered and handed over 50 two-wheeler vehicles that were lost or stolen at various times in the valley to their respective owners. At a pro...
Badal claims Western powers could bring down Balen govt if it fails to serve their interests
Kathmandu, November 6 CPN-UML Vice-Chair Ram Bahadur Thapa, popularly known as Badal, has claimed that Western powers would bring down the current government if it failed to act in line with their...
Dhanteras Festival Begins with Purchase of New Items
Kathmandu. The festival of light officially begins tomorrow (Saturday). However, Dhanteras itself falls on Friday. On this day, there is a tradition of buying new items. Especially gold, silver, co...
Prime Minister Balen Shah's India Visit Preparation Amidst Vacant Ambassador Post
Kathmandu. Preparations are underway for Prime Minister Balen Shah's visit to India. While preparations for the Prime Minister's visit are ongoing, the post of Nepali Ambassador to India is vacant....
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