- Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Faulty contract mars economy, employment: Minister Ghising
Minister for Physical Infrastructures and Transport, Kulman Ghising, has said faulty contract has ruined economy and employment. Minister Ghising said it during a programme organized by Nepal Infrastructures Journalists' Society here today.
Govt at work to speed up good governance drive: PM Karki
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said government, irrespective of its target on election, has intensified the drive for good governance side by side.
Unprecedented water crisis impending: Minister Dr Pariyar
Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Dr Madan Prasad Pariyar, said unprecedented water crisis is impending, so regional collaboration is imperative to ensure water security.
India's Additional Secretary Mahawar paid a courtesy call on Home Minister Aryal
Munu Mahawar, an additional secretary at India’s Ministry of External Affairs who is in charge of the Nepal and Bhutan desk, has paid a courtesy call on Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal.
Nation
Unprecedented water crisis impending: Minister Dr Pariyar
Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Dr Madan Prasad Pariyar, said unprecedented water crisis is impending, so regional collaboration is imperative to ensure water security.
Cagey culture contributes to corruption: PM Karki
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said violation of law, costly election system, absence of transparency and accountability, and cagey culture are some of the issues behind thriving corruption in Nepal.
Indian Additional Secretary Mahawar calls on PM Karki
Additional Secretary at India's Ministry of External Affairs, Munu Mahawar, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki today.
Slightly higher price of sugarcane elates farmers in Mahottari
Although the government did not set the price of sugarcane as per the sugarcane farmers' demand and expectations, the farmers in Mahottari district are satisfied with the new price because it is slightly higher than last fiscal year, 2024/25.
World
RSF says Israel killed highest number of journalists again this year
Reporters Without Borders said on Tuesday that Israel was responsible for nearly half of all journalists killed this year worldwide, with 29 Palestinian reporters slain by its forces in Gaza.
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Business
Nepal registers deficit with 113 of 142 trading partners
Nepal recorded a trade deficit with 113 out of its 142 international trading partners during the first four months of the current fiscal year 2025/26. The country’s overall trade deficit stood a
Sugarcane farmers in ‘wait and see’ situation
Sugarcane farming—one of the major sources of income for farmers in Tarai- is currently suffering from a triple blow of agitation, uncertainty and government inaction. After sugarcane farmers intensified the
Organic homestay opens on way to Rara in Sinja
A new homestay has come into operation in Kanakasundari, in the Sinja region of Jumla. Established to provide tourists
Reliable North-South Highway necessary for all sector development: Finance Minister
Inaugurating the Sudurpaschim Festival 2082 organized by the Kailali Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Dhangadhi today, he viewed that development has not gained momentum in Sudurpaschim province in absence of quality and reliable north-south road network.
Sports
NPL: Sudurpaschim sets 156 runs target for Biratnagar
Sudurpaschim Royals set 156 runs target to Biratnagar Kings in Nepal Premier League (NPL) match being played in TU International Cricket Ground, Kritipur.
Interview
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.
I am fully confident March 5 elections will take place
Preparations are now underway for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, 2026. When the main responsibility of the interim government is to hold the elections,
Society
Health Ministry moves to Singha Durbar, operations begin
The Ministry of Health and Population has commenced its services from Singha Durbar. The Ministry's spokesperson, Dr. Prakash Budhathoki, announced that services have partially begun at Singha Durbar as of today.