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Industrialists appeal Prime Minister over power cut threat

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Industrialists appeal Prime Minister over power cut threat

KATHMANDU: More than two dozen industrialists have appealed to Prime Minister Sushila Karki requesting that their electricity supply not be cut off due to outstanding dues. The entrepreneurs, who reportedly owe billions of rupees for dedicated and trunk lines, submitted a petition to the Prime Minister as the deadline set by the Nepal Electricity Authority...

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Politics
UML will not participate in the elections, Oli gets immunity 
UML will not participate in the elections, Oli gets immunity 
October 17, 2025
UML to hold 11th general convention in Pokhara from December 13–15
UML to hold 11th general convention in Pokhara from December 13–15
October 17, 2025
News Commentary: Four responsibilities entrusted to Purna Bahadur Khadka
News Commentary: Four responsibilities entrusted to Purna Bahadur Khadka
October 17, 2025
Oli rules out resignation, accuses government of trying to jail him
Oli rules out resignation, accuses government of trying to jail him
October 17, 2025
Yogesh Bhattarai suggests options for UML Chair Oli’s exit
Yogesh Bhattarai suggests options for UML Chair Oli’s exit
October 17, 2025
News Commentary: Four responsibilities entrusted to Purna Bahadur Khadka
News Commentary: Four responsibilities entrusted to Purna Bahadur Khadka
October 17, 2025
Oli rules out resignation, accuses government of trying to jail him
Oli rules out resignation, accuses government of trying to jail him
October 17, 2025
Yogesh Bhattarai suggests options for UML Chair Oli’s exit
Yogesh Bhattarai suggests options for UML Chair Oli’s exit
October 17, 2025
Election Commission submits its annual report to President Paudel
Election Commission submits its annual report to President Paudel
October 17, 2025
Business
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Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – October 17, 2025

KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and...

Opinion
Explainer
Krishna Bahadur Mahara: From Attempted Rape Case Acquittal to Gold Smuggling Investigations

Krishna Bahadur Mahara: From Attempted Rape Case Acquittal to Gold Smuggling Investigations

4 days ago
Feature
News Commentary: Four responsibilities entrusted to Purna Bahadur Khadka

News Commentary: Four responsibilities entrusted to Purna Bahadur Khadka
Employees sell Melamchi pipes worth Rs 8 million

Employees sell Melamchi pipes worth Rs 8 million
Government in cost-cutting mode: Where have the budget cuts hit?

Government in cost-cutting mode: Where have the budget cuts hit?
Long read
Interview
Mathema to political leaders: “End power-sharing, end impunity”

KATHMANDU: Kedar Bhakta Mathema is a popular civic figure, active for four decades in reforming the nation’s public education and health sectors. Mathema, a former vice-chancellor of Tribhuvan University and former ambassador to Japan, is vocal against the prevalent anomalies,...

October 17, 2025
Mathema to political leaders: “End power-sharing, end impunity”
Policy decisions should not shield corruption: Ishwor Khatiwada
Policy decisions should not shield corruption: Ishwor Khatiwada
October 14, 2025
‘Deuba’s aides block NC leadership handover’
‘Deuba’s aides block NC leadership handover’
October 13, 2025
Time for a directly elected executive President: Baburam Bhattarai
Time for a directly elected executive President: Baburam Bhattarai
October 9, 2025
‘Deuba’s aides block NC leadership handover’
‘Deuba’s aides block NC leadership handover’
October 13, 2025
Time for a directly elected executive President: Baburam Bhattarai
Time for a directly elected executive President: Baburam Bhattarai
October 9, 2025
“Nobody asked us to make movies with Mahendra’s nationalist ideology”
“Nobody asked us to make movies with Mahendra’s nationalist ideology”
October 5, 2025
“Two-tier federalism remains the only viable option”
“Two-tier federalism remains the only viable option”
August 25, 2025
Analysis
Health
One hundred individuals diagnosed with tuberculosis in Okhaldhunga

One hundred individuals diagnosed with tuberculosis in Okhaldhunga

October 17, 2025
Travel
Nepal tourism earns Rs 88.66 billion in FY 2024/25

Nepal tourism earns Rs 88.66 billion in FY 2024/25

October 14, 2025
Daily Brief
Nepal News Evening Briefing | Friday, October 17, 2025

Nepal News Evening Briefing | Friday, October 17, 2025

October 17, 2025
Entertainment
Film ‘Jerry on Top’ showcases Mount Everest and romance
Film ‘Jerry on Top’ showcases Mount Everest and romance

Actress Jasita Gurung trained for a month to portray his guide authentically, working under Sherpa supervision to ensure natural performances.

October 17, 2025
Shilpa Shetty cancels foreign trip after Bombay HC denies stay on LOC in Rs 60-crore fraud case
Shilpa Shetty cancels foreign trip after Bombay HC denies stay on LOC in Rs 60-crore fraud case
Swastima Khadka-starrer ‘Lali Bazaar’ begins shooting
Swastima Khadka-starrer ‘Lali Bazaar’ begins shooting
Shilpa Shetty cancels foreign trip after Bombay HC denies stay on LOC in Rs 60-crore fraud case
Shilpa Shetty cancels foreign trip after Bombay HC denies stay on LOC in Rs 60-crore fraud case
October 16, 2025
Swastima Khadka-starrer ‘Lali Bazaar’ begins shooting
Swastima Khadka-starrer ‘Lali Bazaar’ begins shooting
October 16, 2025
‘Mahabharat’ fame Pankaj Dheer passes away after cancer battle
‘Mahabharat’ fame Pankaj Dheer passes away after cancer battle
October 15, 2025
Gallery
Before and after of Singha Durbar’s Gen Z inferno (Photo Feature)

Before and after of Singha Durbar’s Gen Z inferno (Photo Feature)
Business in ashes: One month after the Gen Z protest (Photo Feature)

Business in ashes: One month after the Gen Z protest (Photo Feature)
Life returns to Kathmandu after the downpour [Photo Feature]

Life returns to Kathmandu after the downpour [Photo Feature]
Once-a-year opening: Taleju Temple welcomes devotees on Nawami [Photo Feature]

Once-a-year opening: Taleju Temple welcomes devotees on Nawami [Photo Feature]
Empty streets, quiet city: Kathmandu during Dashain [Photo Feature]

Empty streets, quiet city: Kathmandu during Dashain [Photo Feature]
Funeral procession held for Gen Z movement victims (In Pictures)

Funeral procession held for Gen Z movement victims (In Pictures)
Nationwide Gen Z protests (In Pictures)

Nationwide Gen Z protests (In Pictures)
UML’s Second Statute Convention begins (Photo Feature)

UML’s Second Statute Convention begins (Photo Feature)
Photo Feature: Celebration of Teej festival at Pashupatinath

Photo Feature: Celebration of Teej festival at Pashupatinath
Holi begins with erection of Chir at Basantapur (Photo Feature)

Holi begins with erection of Chir at Basantapur (Photo Feature)
View of Sagarmatha region after weather clears (Photo Feature)

View of Sagarmatha region after weather clears (Photo Feature)
In pictures: 262nd Army Day celebration

In pictures: 262nd Army Day celebration
World
Trump, Putin to meet in Budapest for Ukraine talks after ‘productive’ phone call

Trump, Putin to meet in Budapest for Ukraine talks after ‘productive’ phone call

16 hours ago
South Asia
Bangladesh prosecution demands death penalty for ex-PM Hasina

Bangladesh prosecution demands death penalty for ex-PM Hasina

1 day ago
Sports
Nepal clinches T20 WC Asia-East Asia Pacific Qualifier title

Nepal clinches T20 WC Asia-East Asia Pacific Qualifier title

3 hours ago
Climate
Science & Technology
Telephone service resumes after two weeks in Jajarkot

Telephone service resumes after two weeks in Jajarkot
SpaceX launches Starship’s 11th flight test

SpaceX launches Starship’s 11th flight test
Alphabet to invest $15bn in AI data hub in India

Alphabet to invest $15bn in AI data hub in India
Jhumlabang mine fosters the dream of iron mining

Jhumlabang mine fosters the dream of iron mining
Allocating budget to National Innovation Centre would be unethical: Minister Pun

Allocating budget to National Innovation Centre would be unethical: Minister Pun
Nepali suspension bridge skills go global

Nepali suspension bridge skills go global
China–US tech rivalry spurs Nepal to chart 5-year AI roadmap

China–US tech rivalry spurs Nepal to chart 5-year AI roadmap
Nepali satellite Munal grounded over 6m shortfall

Nepali satellite Munal grounded over 6m shortfall
India retires MiG-21 fighters after six decades as air force stretches to improve fleet

India retires MiG-21 fighters after six decades as air force stretches to improve fleet
Education Minister issues four-point instruction to CTEVT

Education Minister issues four-point instruction to CTEVT
WhatsApp, Twitch among sites that could face Australia under-16s social media ban

WhatsApp, Twitch among sites that could face Australia under-16s social media ban
Solar eclipse today, not visible from Nepal

Solar eclipse today, not visible from Nepal
WEATHER
Diplomacy
PM Karki meets ambassadors, emphasizes good governance and integrity
PM Karki meets ambassadors, emphasizes good governance and integrity
October 17, 2025
Finance Minister Khanal urges global community to visit Nepal
Finance Minister Khanal urges global community to visit Nepal
October 17, 2025
Government recalls ambassadors from 11 countries
Government recalls ambassadors from 11 countries
October 16, 2025
China officially hands over Jiri Secondary School
China officially hands over Jiri Secondary School
October 16, 2025
Security
Nepal Army rescues 61 VIPs during Gen Z protests
Nepal Army rescues 61 VIPs during Gen Z protests
Home Minister Aryal calls for modernization of Nepal Police
Home Minister Aryal calls for modernization of Nepal Police
Police urge for safety rules for citizens during Tihar festival
Police urge for safety rules for citizens during Tihar festival
Home Minister Aryal reaffirms security measures
Home Minister Aryal reaffirms security measures
Special
Government in cost-cutting mode: Where have the budget cuts hit?

Government in cost-cutting mode: Where have the budget cuts hit?

8 hours ago
History and Culture
11:39 am on October 23 is auspicious hour for Tihar ‘tika’

11:39 am on October 23 is auspicious hour for Tihar ‘tika’

October 14, 2025
Society
Three girls drown in Jhapa

Three girls drown in Jhapa

October 16, 2025
Kanchha Sherpa, a member of first successful Everest expedition, passes away
Kanchha Sherpa, a member of first successful Everest expedition, passes away
October 16, 2025
Two killed, two injured in Arghakhanchi motorcycle collision
Two killed, two injured in Arghakhanchi motorcycle collision
October 16, 2025
Nepal Facts
Top ten facts about Chitwan National Park
Top ten facts about Chitwan National Park
Everything You Should Know About Nepal’s 2025/26 Monetary Policy
Everything You Should Know About Nepal’s 2025/26 Monetary Policy
Everything You Should Know About Nepal’s Economy in the First 11 Months of FY 2024/25
Everything You Should Know About Nepal’s Economy in the First 11 Months of FY 2024/25
Key Facts You Should Know About Gandaki’s Ride-Sharing Regulation
Key Facts You Should Know About Gandaki’s Ride-Sharing Regulation
West Seti Hydropower Project: Key Facts, Timeline, and Significance
West Seti Hydropower Project: Key Facts, Timeline, and Significance

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