- Wednesday, 17 December 2025
70 Years of Nepal-UN Partnership: PM says Nepal highly values UN
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that Nepal, as a proud and active member of the United Nations, highly values the world body.
Govt. and ADB sign concessionary loan agreement
According to the agreement signed at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Finance today, Wednesday, the Asian Development Bank will provide policy-based loan assistance worth US$100 million (approximately Rs. 13.3 billion) to the Government of Nepal for the program.
Minister Ghising confident of availing water from Tanakpur barrage
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Kulman Ghising shared that efforts were being coordinated with India to release water to Nepal from Tanakpur barrage.
Trump sues BBC claiming $10B
President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit Monday seeking $10 billion in damages from the BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of defamation as well as deceptive and unfair trade practices.
Nation
70 Years of Nepal-UN Partnership: PM says Nepal highly values UN
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that Nepal, as a proud and active member of the United Nations, highly values the world body.
Madhesh CM Yadav to seek trust vote on Friday
Chief Minister of the Madhesh Province, Krishna Prasad Yadav, is set to seek the vote of confidence on Friday.
Teenager dies of electric shock in Pakhribas
SP Sharat Kumar Thapa Chhetri, Chief of Police at the District Police Office, Dhankuta, said that he died after being electrocuted by a wire buried in the ground to support an electric pole while cutting firewood.
Govt. and ADB sign concessionary loan agreement
According to the agreement signed at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Finance today, Wednesday, the Asian Development Bank will provide policy-based loan assistance worth US$100 million (approximately Rs. 13.3 billion) to the Government of Nepal for the program.
World
Japan halts H3 rocket launch due to system anomaly
The Michibiki navigation satellite was scheduled to launch at 11:11 a.m. local time on Wednesday, but the launch was canceled due to an anomaly in the systems, according to an announcement at the launch site.
Business
Bullion price continues to rise
The price of gold and silver is continuously rising. Compared to Tuesday, the price of gold has increased by Rs 700 per tola and the price of same amount of silver has risen by Rs 170 today.
NWSSRICDC expands CWIS training nationwide
The National Water Supply and Sanitation, Research, Innovation and Capacity Development Center (NWSSRICDC), in collaboration with UN-Habitat and the
Jumla exports apples worth Rs. 412 million
The agriculture office reported that during the apple producing season, local apples were sold for Rs. 65.50 per kg at the orchard gates. Similarly, local apples were sold for Rs. 70 per kg in some orchards of municipalities. The Italian Fuji apples were sold at prices exceeding Rs.175 per kg.
Country's travel payment reaches Rs 75.74 billion in four months
Nepal's travel payment increased 11.8 percent to Rs 75.74 billion, including Rs 48.26 billion for education in the first four months of the current fiscal year 2082/83 BS.
Sports
U-19 Asia Cup: Nepal defeated by Afghanistan
Nepal lost to Afghanistan by 6 wickets in the match held today under the U-19 Asia Cup cricket tournament.
Interview
Gen-Z demands are relevant
The recent Gen-Z movement has laid growing public frustration with traditional political parties, raising serious questions about trust, representation and the future o
Hold no qualms about March 5 elections
The Election Commission (EC) is working diligently to ensure a free, fair, and credible election to the House of Representatives on March 5, 2026. From assessing security arrangements and enrolling new voters to coordinating with political parties and stakeholders, the EC is focused on building public trust and ensuring smooth election management.
Society
U-19 Asia Cup: Nepal posts 125-run target for Afghanistan
Dilsad Ali was Nepal’s top scorer with 32 runs, while Chandan Ram added 27 and Abhishek Tiwari contributed 20. The remaining batsmen failed to deliver effectively.