Author: Onu Akter

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index rose slightly by 3.58 points on Sunday, closing at 2,661.60 points. This marks a 0.13 percent increase by the end of the day’s trading session. The Sensitive Index, which tracks the performance of class ‘A’ stocks, went up by 0.40 percent. The Float Index, which reflects the movement of actively traded shares, also rose, but only by 0.04 percent. Sector-Wise Performance Shows Mixed Results Out of 13 sectors on the NEPSE, six closed in positive territory, while seven saw declines. The Investment sector led the gainers with a rise of 1.77 percent. It was…

Prime Minister and CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli has firmly rejected allegations that he is surrounded by middlepersons. Speaking at the Fourth National Conference of the Madan Bhandari Foundation in Kathmandu on Sunday, Oli challenged his critics to provide proof of their claims. Oli Defends His Integrity Oli said that accusations about middlepersons having access “even to his bedroom” were made by those who rely on “trickery, conspiracy, and cheating” in politics. He described such claims as baseless and said they were intended to harm his reputation and the government’s image. The Prime Minister emphasized that the government has…

Stuart Law has officially started his two-year journey as the head coach of Nepal’s national cricket team. Law arrived in Kathmandu on Friday night and immediately got to work on Saturday. He said he is excited to take on the challenge and help Nepali cricket reach new heights. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) introduced Law at an event in Lower Mulpani. Speaking to journalists, Law shared his big goals for the team. He made it clear that he is focused on qualifying Nepal for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Law Ready to Build a Strong Team On his first…

Dozens of protesters gathered near the Pakistan Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Saturday. They accused Pakistan of supporting terrorists and targeting Hindus during a recent attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The protesters burned a photo of the Pakistani Army Chief and tore the Pakistan flag to show their anger. Protestors Demand Action Against Pakistan Nawaraj Bhandari, one of the protest leaders, said the gathering aimed to unite all Nepalis against terrorism. “All Nepalis should be united and raise their voice,” Bhandari told ANI while leading a march toward the embassy. Four groups took part in the protest. Some protesters…

The top leaders of Nepal’s ruling coalition, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli of CPN-UML and Nepali Congress Chief Sher Bahadur Deuba, have ruled out any possibility of a government change. Local media reported on Saturday that both leaders held talks to strengthen their partnership and continue the current coalition, despite growing talks of tension. Speculation about a split grew after Pushpa Kamal Dahal, leader of the main opposition CPN (Maoist Centre), publicly supported Deuba to lead the next government. However, both Oli and Deuba have made it clear that the coalition remains strong. Coalition leaders deny political instability Addressing journalists…

The Bangladesh national women’s kabaddi team ended their five-match test series in Nepal with a win. They defeated the host team by 28-23 points on Friday at the Satdobato Taekwondo Hall in Lalitpur, just outside Kathmandu. This was the fifth and final match of the series. Nepal had already secured the series with three wins. Bangladesh’s victory in the last match brought the final score of the series to 3-2. Strong Comeback in Final Match Bangladesh had a slow start. At halftime, they were behind 14-7. But after the break, the team showed great energy and took control of the…

The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has stopped all non-emergency medical services across the country starting Friday, April 25. The strike affects both private and public hospitals, medical colleges, and clinics. Only emergency and intensive care services will continue. The NMA says this protest supports resident doctors studying MD and MS in private colleges. These doctors are asking for the same allowance as those in government-owned colleges. The decision is already backed by the government, but private colleges have refused to follow it. Why are doctors protesting The protest began after many resident doctors reported unfair treatment by private medical colleges.…

Nepal held a national memorial on Friday to mark 10 years since the deadly earthquake of 2015. The event took place in the capital, Kathmandu, and brought together national leaders, foreign diplomats, and survivors to remember those who lost their lives and to reflect on the country’s long recovery. At 11:56 a.m., the exact time the 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck on April 25, 2015, Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli, along with ministers and international guests, stood for a minute of silence at the site of the Dharahara Tower. The tower collapsed during the quake, killing 180 people. Remembering the Tragedy…

A Nepali tourist has died and his mother was injured in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on Tuesday. The news was confirmed by Nepal’s Foreign Minister, Arzu Rana Deuba. The victim has been identified as Sudip Neupane from Butwal-11, Kalikanagar, Rupandehi, who was visiting the popular hill destination with his mother when the tragic incident occurred.“I am deeply saddened by the news of the death of Nepali citizen Sudip Neupane. I pay my heartfelt tributes to him and express my deepest condolences to his family,” Minister Deuba stated in an official release. What Happened in Pahalgam?…

Nepal is facing serious economic challenges. The stock market is falling. Gold prices are unstable. The World Bank has lowered Nepal’s growth forecast to just 4.5% for the next fiscal year. At the same time, the government is trying to take action. It is setting up big funds for development, making new laws, and planning new budgets. But problems like rising food prices, pesticide issues, and a big trade gap with China continue to hurt the economy. NEPSE Down for Fourth Day in a Row The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) dropped again on Wednesday. This was the fourth straight day…