- Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Talks between government and Campaign for Protection of Citizens positive
Talks between the government-formed talks team and representatives of the Campaign for Protection of Nation, Nationality, Religion, Culture and Citizens have been concluded in a cordial atmosphere.
Country has stepped into election environment: Minister Kharel
Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has claimed that the environment conducive for the election to the House of Representatives (HoR) member to be held on coming March 5 has been made.
Victory Day 2025 celebrated in Bangladesh Embassy
Bangladesh Embassy, Kathmandu hosted in its premises a very colorful and festive program celebrating the Victory Day 2025 with due solemnity and fervor today.
Ministry of Labour to launch ‘Help to Help 10 Cell’
The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security is going to launch the ‘Help to Help 10 Cell’ to prevent fraudulent activities in foreign employment.
Nation
Talks between government and Campaign for Protection of Citizens positive
Talks between the government-formed talks team and representatives of the Campaign for Protection of Nation, Nationality, Religion, Culture and Citizens have been concluded in a cordial atmosphere.
UML's 11th National Congress: Voting to begin Wednesday morning
The voting was planned to begin from 4 pm today, and deferred to 8, and eventually re-scheduled for tomorrow, according to the UML’s central election commission.
Ministry of Labour to launch ‘Help to Help 10 Cell’
The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security is going to launch the ‘Help to Help 10 Cell’ to prevent fraudulent activities in foreign employment.
Country has stepped into election environment: Minister Kharel
Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has claimed that the environment conducive for the election to the House of Representatives (HoR) member to be held on coming March 5 has been made.
World
Trump sues BBC for $10 billion, accusing it of defamation over editing of president’s Jan. 6 speech
It accused the BBC of “splicing together two entirely separate parts of President Trump’s speech on January 6, 2021” in order to ”intentionally misrepresent the meaning of what President Trump said.”
Business
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.
US dollar reaches all time high against Nepali currency
The value of the US dollar climbed to a record high against the Nepali rupee on December 16. According to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the buying rate of 1 US Dollar has been fixed at 144.88 and the selling rate at Rs 144.48 for today.
Tatopani border road reopens after agreement
he Kodari section of the Barhabise–Kodari Highway leading to the Tatopani border point has reopened after the government agreed to begin long-term
Sports
Red Panda Marathon: Gajendra and Nirmala win title
Gajendra Rai under men's category and Nirmala Rai under women's category have won the title of 'Red Panda Marathon' organised in Ilam today with an objective of promoting tourism.
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
Tiger census commences in Nepal; 1,100 advanced cameras employed
Nationwide tiger census, conducted once every four years, officially commenced today. The launch was marked by a formal inaugural programme held in Sauraha, Chitwan.