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NEB invites Grade XII annual exam application for 2026

Nepal, Dec. 23 -- Regular students can submit their application forms with a fee of Rs 800 by the end of Poush (January 14). Those unable to submit within this period can apply by January 29 by paying... Read More


NICCI welcomes the decision on the use of Indian currency notes of higher denominations

Nepal, Dec. 23 -- The Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) has welcomed the decision of the governments of Nepal and India to permit the use of Indian currency notes of Rs 200 and Rs 5... Read More


Bangladesh summons Indian envoy as protest erupts in New Delhi

Nepal, Dec. 23 -- Bangladesh summons Indian envoy as protests flare in Delhi over lynching of Hindu worker, raising tensions between the neighbours. Bangladesh on Tuesday summoned the top Indian envo... Read More


Nepal's farm and livestock imports hit Rs 150 billion in five months as dependence grows

Nepal, Dec. 23 -- The growing trend of youth migration for foreign employment, increasing fallow land and the lack of modernization and commercialization in agriculture have all contributed to stagnan... Read More


Animal rights groups urge rethink of Chitwan elephant festival events

Nepal, Dec. 23 -- In a joint statement issued on Monday evening, the groups urged the festival organizers to halt harmful practices and respect the natural behavior of elephants, specifically requesti... Read More


Election security: Govt steps up preparations, parties lag behind

Nepal, Dec. 22 -- The country's two major parties-the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML-remain more focused on demanding the reinstatement of the House of Representatives than on election preparations. ... Read More


Global nuclear arms control under pressure in 2026

Nepal, Dec. 22 -- The fragile global legal framework for nuclear weapons control faces further setbacks in 2026, eroding guardrails to avoid a nuclear crisis. The fragile global legal framework for n... Read More


Gold, silver prices rise sharply

Nepal, Dec. 22 -- The gold price increased by Rs 3,400 increase in a single day. The local market has seen a continuous surge in gold and silver prices. Gold, which was Rs 258,300 per tola on Sunday... Read More


Drivers of 40 high-emission vehicles penalized

Nepal, Dec. 22 -- The traffic police have urged all drivers to ensure their vehicles are properly maintained and in good condition, warning that vehicles emitting excessive smoke contribute to air pol... Read More


NC expands active membership, loses votes

Nepal, Dec. 22 -- Despite leading Nepal's political, economic, and social transformations for decades, the party's growing membership base has not translated into electoral gains. Instead, the NC has ... Read More