Auditors get tougher guidelines on judging firms’ environmental claims
The move by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) comes as more companies are pushed to disclose data as part of efforts to fight climate change.
Khandbari-Kimathanka Road achieves breakthrough
Nepal’s national project linking China and India reaches a milestone, paving the way for enhanced regional connectivity.
Rabi Lamichhane challenges Kaski court’s bail ruling at High Court
The Rastriya Swatantra Party chief seeks annulment of Rs6.5 million bail decision, requesting release without bail.
China’s DeepSeek sets off AI market rout
Startup DeepSeek has rolled out a free assistant it says uses lower-cost chips and less data, seemingly challenging a widespread bet in financial markets that AI will drive demand along a supply chain from chipmakers to data centres.
Putin ally Lukashenko declared winner of Belarus vote that West calls a charade
Lukashenko, who faced no serious challenge from the four other candidates on the ballot, took 86.8 percent of the vote, according to initial results.
Woman injured in leopard attack at menstruation hut in Kailali
The 40-year-old woman taken to Lamki for treatment.
Duck DNA in both engines of Jeju Air plane that crashed, report says
The six-page report released by South Korean authorities a month after the crash said both engines of the Boeing 737-800 jet contained DNA from Baikal Teals, a type of migratory duck that flies to South Korea for winter in huge flocks.
Hamas to release Israeli hostage Yehud, two others before Friday, Israel to allow Gazans to return home north
In a statement, Qatar’s foreign ministry also said Israel will in return allow displaced Palestinians to return to northern Gaza starting Monday morning.
Two detained in connection with Achham teenage girls’ death case
Families suspect foul play; bodies sent to Nepalgunj for post-mortem.
EditorialThe country’s pulse
The latest Sharecast nationwide survey gives a nuanced picture of Nepal.
Trump administration memo tells USAID to put “America First” in reviewing foreign aid
The United States is the largest single donor of aid globally. In fiscal year 2023, it disbursed $72 billion in assistance. It provided 42% of all humanitarian aid tracked by the United Nations in 2024.
Trump imposes tariffs, sanctions on Colombia after it refuses deportation flights
Colombia is the second Latin American nation to refuse US military deportation flights. Trump’s punitive action demonstrated his more muscular US foreign policy and his renewed willingness to force countries to bend to his will.
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How a youth-led group is preserving Newa culture
The Locals is dedicated to promoting the cultures and traditions of the Kathmandu Valley.
Trained doctors and nurses should be paid better
Government must follow up on legal obligations of the individuals who have signed contracts pledging to come back from abroad.
Lingden criticised at central committee meeting
Some RPP leaders claim that General Secretary Rana’s relationship with party chair Lingden is strained.
74 percent of diesel vehicles and 20 percent of petrol vehicles fail emission test
Kathmandu Metropolitan City officials say vehicles over 20 years old were found causing excessive pollution.
India invites bids to construct Dodhara Chandani dry port in Nepal’s far west
The facility will serve as a tri-junction for trade between Nepal, India, and China. It is 245 km from New Delhi and 334 km from Tinkar Bhanjyang at Nepal-Tibet border in the north.
Winter session four days away but bills stuck in committees
Just four of 16 bills have cleared parliamentary committees after months of deliberations.
Are political parties relevant today?
They are losing their political space to non-political individuals and business tycoons.
Pathibhara cable car protesters announce highway shutdown
The call comes after Saturday’s violent clash with police fired on protesters leaving several injured on both sides.
Army secures comfortable win over APF in Tiger Cup Volleyball
The Police Club and Sunil Club also claim victories on Sunday.
Rupandehi court frees Rabi Lamichhane on Rs10 million bail
Accused of cooperative fraud, the Rastriya Swatantra Party chief faces mounting legal challenges in multiple districts.
President Yoon indicted for insurrection over South Korea martial law decree
Anti-corruption investigators last week recommended charging the jailed Yoon, who was impeached by parliament and suspended from his duties on December 14.
Beetroot salad likely source for Nepal flight food poisoning
A total of 43 passengers on Cathay Pacific flights, which arrived in Hong Kong on January 8 and 9, developed symptoms of food poisoning 10 to 60 minutes after consuming inflight meals.
One dead, one critically injured in truck-motorbike collision
The incident occurred at Chutreti in Beni Municipality-6.
Young girls in Jalpa learn Ghatu dance for preservation of culture
The revival of the near-extinct Ghatu dance continues as young girls in Palpa’s Jalpa Dholimara show enthusiasm for carrying the traditional art form.
Man arrested for allegedly killing brother with scissors in Dhangadhi
The 35-year-old succumbs to neck injuries after Saturday night attack.
Agriculture expert Rai convicted of child sexual abuse
The Khotang District Court to determine and announce punishment on February 7.
Google pushes global agenda to educate workers, lawmakers on AI
Google executives see an opportunity to shape the narrative around a technology that has stoked emerging fears of mass job loss.
Jeep accident in Taplejung leaves five injured
Victims referred for further treatment after initial care at district hospital.
Trump, at zenith of power, moves quickly to ‘take over’ Washington
Trump’s sweeping actions in first week ignite debate over constitutional limits and executive power.
CIA now says Covid-19 ‘more likely’ to have come from lab
It was unclear the extent to which the agency has collected new intelligence on Covid-19’s origins and whether that new evidence was used to formulate the latest assessment.
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Politics of discontent
Many believe big parties have failed and Nepal is on the wrong path, but will their discontent have any impact?
The cost of our clothes
Shopping habits are quietly creating an environmental crisis that’s becoming impossible to ignore.
Disruption dividends
Trump’s second term offers renewed opportunities for smaller nations to strengthen relations with the US.
US issues broad freeze on foreign aid after Trump orders review
The move risks cutting off billions of dollars of life-saving assistance. The United States is the largest single donor of aid globally - in fiscal year 2023, it disbursed $72 billion in assistance.
Until next time
Suraj and Bijay are childhood friends. One wishes to stay in the country, and the other is trying to leave.
The sound of tradition
Laxmi Rana is not just singing—she’s safeguarding the cultural legacy of the Rana Tharu community.
MEM to launch Nepali edition of emotional literacy book
My Emotions Matter, a social enterprise,released the book in English in 2020.
Dhangadhi into playoffs
Janakpur Knights, Kathmandu Mavericks and Biratnagar have already entered the playoffs.
Shrestha, Rokaya win Protein Run half-marathon titles
Army’s Khadak Bahadur Khadka was second after he recorded 1:06:15, while Julius Muriuki became third crossing the distance in 1:06:20 seconds.
Armed Police retain PM Cup cricket title
Chasing a modest target of 68 runs, APF cruised to 69-1 in just 12.5 overs.
Botched road works threaten Chitwan’s wildlife tourism
Chitwan National Park reported a loss of 37,011 domestic visitors in the first six months of the current fiscal year.
Deuba asks Congress lawmakers to stand united behind ordinances in Parliament session
The instruction comes at a time when a faction within the party led by Shekhar Koirala has accused the government of introducing laws bypassing Parliament.
Nepal sees at least 75 road accidents on average daily, report shows
Motorcycles meet with the highest numbers of accidents at around 70 percent. Over-speeding is among the major causes of accidents.
36 km track opened from Hawadanda to Pangsing along Benighat-Larke road
Walking distance for the people living in the northern Gorkha has now shortened while prices of daily essential commodities have decreased slightly.
Operators of problem cooperatives find new way to dupe depositors
Cooperative managers make desperate depositors buy pricey lands, take hefty cuts but don’t pay back depositors.
Nepal, India agree to build two power lines, upgrade three
Officials from two countries reach a deal on an investment model for two 400 kV cross-border transmission lines.