- Saturday, 18 October 2025
18.56 percent of budget expenditures in three months
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The government's expenditures in the first three months of the current fiscal year 2082/83 (2025/26) stand at 18.56 percent of the total budget.
President Paudel calls for fair and impartial election
During a meeting held today at the Office of the President, Shital Niwas, with the Prime Minister of the Interim Government and ministers, the President called on them to act decisively and effectively to ensure the successful conduct of the House of Representatives election that has been announced for March 5, 2026.
Two Indian nationals arrested on abduction charge
A team from the District Police Range has arrested 24-year-old Parampreet Singh and 28-year-old Lovepreet Singh from Punjab, India, for their involvement in the crime of kidnapping and holding hostages.
Tihar festival commences from today
Also known as Yama Panchak, the festival is observed for five days. The first day of Yama Panchak is observed as Kaag Tihar by feeding crows, regarded as messengers of both good and bad tidings in Nepali society.
Nation
Gen-Z is the successor of revolutionary movement, Prachanda says
The general convention organizing committee's coordinator of CPN (Maoist Centre) Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said that solidarity from all sides was needed to successfully hold the House of Representatives (HoR) elections slated for March 5, 2026.
Oli insists on political dialogue to build election-friendly atmosphere
CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli has argued that an atmosphere conducive to the election announced for March 5, 2025, will not be created in the absence of dialogue among political parties.
Dhungana- led group to not take part in election until bottom-line for direct executive is met
The group led by Miraj Dhungana, one of the leaders of the recent Gen Z movement, has announced that it will not participate in the upcoming election until their 'bottom line' demand for a directly elected executive system is fulfilled.
President Paudel calls for fair and impartial election
During a meeting held today at the Office of the President, Shital Niwas, with the Prime Minister of the Interim Government and ministers, the President called on them to act decisively and effectively to ensure the successful conduct of the House of Representatives election that has been announced for March 5, 2026.
World
Pakistan to hold talks with Afghanistan in Qatar after latest strikes
Pakistan officials will hold talks in Qatar Saturday with their Afghan counterparts, a day after Islamabad launched air strikes on its neighbour killing at least 10 people and breaking a ceasefire that had brought two days of calm to the border.
Business
Govt moves to terminate long-stalled projects
The government has initiated the process to terminate several long-stalled contracts for road and bridge construction projects that have remained incomplete for years, despite signing agreements.
Jerry on Top, a film based on Everest story, releases in cinemas from today
While Sagarmatha (Mt Everest) has long been a subject of documentaries and Hollywood movies, Jerry on Top, a Nepali feature film using the mountain as the core of its story, has officially released in cinema halls across the country from today.
Gold price up by 7,100 per tola
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of hallmark gold has been determined at Rs 258,000 per tola today, which was traded at Rs 250,900 per tola on Thursday.
Shoppers throng markets to buy dry fruits
With the Tihar festival approaching, markets across the country have seen a surge of shoppers purchasing festival necessities, especially dry fruits and worship items. In Kathmandu, the popular shopping areas like New Road, Makhan, Indra Chowk, and Asan are drawing crowds of consumers, seeking dry fruits and other items required for the festival of light. Many people tend to visit these traditiona
Sports
Women's Cricket World Cup Australia reachsemifinals after thrashing B'desh
Defending champion Australia reached the semifinals at the Women's Cricket World Cup with two matches to spare after thrashing Bangladesh by 10 wickets on Thursday.
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Interview
Elections will be free, fair, credible and impartial: Bhandari
The election to the House of Representatives (HoR) is scheduled for March 5, 2026, following the political transition that emerged after the recent Gen-Z uprising, which led to the formation of an interim govern
Employees should deliver responsively: Chief Secy
On June 15, 1951, the Public Service Commission was established in Nepal, marking the beginning of a formal employee selection process. Later, on September 7, 1956, the first Civil Service
Society
President Paudel calls for fair and impartial election
During a meeting held today at the Office of the President, Shital Niwas, with the Prime Minister of the Interim Government and ministers, the President called on them to act decisively and effectively to ensure the successful conduct of the House of Representatives election that has been announced for March 5, 2026.