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Nepal U-16 storms into ACC East Zone Cup final with dominant win over Malaysia
Nepal U16 team celebrate after taking a wicket during the U-16 East Zone Cup. KATHMANDU: Nepal has advanced to the final of the ACC U-16 East Zone Cup Cricket Tournament with a resounding nine-wicket victory over host nation Malaysia. In the...

FNCCI President asks Spanish business community to invest in Nepal
KATHMANDU: President of Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI) Chandra Prasad Dhakal has urged the investors and business community in Spain to make their investment in Nepal with top confidence since Nepal has an...

Unified Socialist seeks clarification from Jhakri; discusses case against Chair Nepal
KATHMANDU: The CPN (Unified Socialist) has sought a formal clarification from Standing Committee member Ram Kumari Jhakri. Following the party’s Secretariat meeting held on Thursday at its Aloknagar office, Vice-Chairperson Jagannath Khatiwada...

Nepal bundle out Malaysia for 90 runs in U-16 East Zone Cup semi-final
Nepal put in a clinical bowling performance to dismiss Malaysia for just 90 runs in 43.1 overs in the semi-final of the ACC Men’s U16 East Zone Cup 2025 at the Selangor Turf Club in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. After winning the toss and opting to...

Over 577,000 tourists visited Nepal in first half of 2025
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, July 3: Nepal welcomed over 577,000 foreign tourists in the past six months of this year. According to Nepal Tourism Board, a total of 577,689 tourists arrived in Nepal during the first six months since January of...

The psychology and culture behind corruption in Nepal
Representative image These days, it is almost impossible to go through newspapers without glancing at topics related to bribery, financial misconduct and malfeasance. From print media to online portals, from tea-shop chats to formal gatherings,...

Who is Nepal's viral 'chaiwali', internet's current favourite after Mahakumbh's Monalisa, know why is she making headlines?
A video of a young woman preparing tea for customers has gained rapid popularity on Instagram. Let's know more about this viral chaiwali. In the digital age, a viral moment can transform an ordinary person into an overnight sensation. Earlier this...

Nepal women eye the final battle after two sweeping victories
Nepal registered their second consecutive win in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers at Milliyy Stadium in Uzbekistan on Wednesday, defeating Sri Lanka 8-0. It was yet another comprehensive victory for Nepal after trouncing Laos 9-0 on Sunday. On...

Nepal set for U-16 semi-final clash with Malaysia
U-16 cricket team of Nepal/File photo KATHMANDU: The Nepali cricket team is set to take on Malaysia in the first semi-final of the ACC Men’s U-16 East Zone Cup today. The match will be held at the Selangor Turf Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and...

Malaysia sets Nepal U-16 a target of 91 runs in East Zone Cup Semifinal
KUALA LUMPUR: In the semifinals of the ACC Men’s U-16 East Zone Cup 2025, Malaysia has set a target of 91 runs for defending champions Nepal. Batting first after losing the toss, Malaysia was all out for 90 runs in 43.1 overs at the Selangor Turf...

Nepal to Shoal Bay: Roop and Laxmi Pun's journey to Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar

Nepal News Evening Briefing | Wednesday, July 2, 2025
KATHMANDU: Stay informed with Nepal News’ daily evening briefing, covering the most significant developments from Nepal and around the world. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we bring you a concise summary of the...

Why biofuels are vital for Nepal
The role of biofuel has become critical in energy transformation, with increased international action to address climate change and to provide sustainable energy sources. Derived from organic materials like crops, crop residues and waste products,...

GCF approves US$36.1 million grant to Nepal
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, July 3: The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a US $36.1 million grant to help Nepal reduce the growing threat of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), a major and accelerating climate risk in the Himalayas. The...

Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – July 2, 2025
KATHMANDU: Welcome to Nepal News’ Evening Economic Brief—your go-to source on key financial updates in Nepal. Stay informed with concise insights on market trends, economic indicators, and policy shifts. Here are today’s top economic news...

India reviews anti-dumping duty on jute imports from Bangladesh, Nepal
The review was initiated by India's Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), which operates under India's Ministry of Commerce, after receiving a request from the Jute Mills Association and the AP Mesta Twine Mills Association, representing...

After Mahakumbh's Monalisa, this pretty 'Chai Wali' from Nepal goes viral
In the age of the Internet, a viral moment can make a random person an overnight star. Earlier this year, Monalisa Bhonsle, a girl who was selling garlands at the Mahakumbh Mela in Pragyaraj, went viral for her beauty, and her fortunes changed...

Facing monsoon risks: How prepared is Nepal?
KATHMANDU: Monsoon-related disasters have surged significantly in Nepal over the past decade. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), a total of 2,317 people lost their lives in such incidents from 2015...

Nepal thrash Sri Lanka 8–0 as Samba scores a hat-trick again
Captain Sabitra Bhandari ‘Samba’ netted her second hat-trick in the campaign. KATHMANDU: Nepal’s women’s football team secured another emphatic victory in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers, hammering Sri Lanka 8–0 in their second Group F match...

Nepal’s Germany ambassador to also cover Ukraine, Bulgaria, and Czech Republic
KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has appointed Nepal’s ambassador to Germany, Dr. Shail Rupakheti, as the non-resident ambassador to Ukraine, Bulgaria, and the Czech Republic. According to the Office of the President, this appointment was...