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अमेरिकाको न्युजर्सीस्थित मेटलाइफ स्टेडियममा भएको फाइनलमा साविक विजेता अर्जेन्टिनालाई १-० ले पराजित गर्दै स्पेनले फिफा विश्वकप २०२६ को उपाधि …
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Welcome to The ApEx Daily, your daily briefing on Nepal's politics, governance, and public affairs. Designed for an international audience, this newsletter explains the developments shaping one of South Asia's youngest federal democracies.Prime Minister Balendra Shah has stepped in to address growing concerns over Nepal's weakening capital market. When the RSP-led government took office, the NEPSE index was around 2,950 points with daily trading turnover of approximately Rs 13 billio
Film director and screenwriter Yogesh Deshpande has been honored with the Best Screenplay (Adapted) Award at the 72nd National Film Awards for Swargandharva Sudhir Phadke. The honor celebrates his exceptional storytelling and contribution to Indian cinema.The screenplay has received widespread acclaim for its authenticity and emotional depth.The film beautifully portrayed the life and musical journey of legendary singer and composer Sudhir Phadke while highlighting his enduring contribution
Heads of United Nations (UN) agencies in Kathmandu paid a joint courtesy on Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday.The meeting was attended by the United Nations Resident Coordinator along with the heads of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), World Food Programme (WFP), UNESCO, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific (UNRCPD), UNICEF, United Nations Populat
Sixty-two disaster-related incidents were reported across the country in the last 24 hours, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). NDRRMA spokesperson Shanti Mahat said two people have died and 15 were injured in those incidents.During this period, natural disasters such as floods, landslides, drowning, and snake bites occurred in different parts of the country.“Two people have died due to snake bites and 11 others have been injured. Nine
Rainfall is expected to gradually decrease from Wednesday, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. The country is currently under the influence of monsoon winds and rainfall is taking place as the low pressure line of the monsoon is located towards north than the average place. According to senior meteorologist at the Department, Min Kumar Aryal, though rainfall would take place at different places of the country today and tomorrow it would gradually decrease from Wed
The government has decided to form a four-member taskforce under coordination of the Joint-Secretary at the Home Ministry to review the public holidays. A meeting of secretaries held today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Govinda Bahadur Karki took the decision to form the taskforce to review other existing public holidays after the government has started giving two-day weekly holiday—Saturday and Sunday. The taskforce will comprise representatives from the Office
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal met Scott Urbom, Chargé d'Affaires, and Mike Harker, Public Affairs Chief at the US Embassy, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday.During the meeting, Khanal congratulated Harker for the ascent of Sagarmatha and praised his achievement as the first US diplomat to summit the world's highest peak.The minister said Harker’s accomplishment would help promote Nepal's adventure tourism and encouraged him to continue advocating Nepal as a
Prime Minister Balendra Shah pledged to resolve the challenges within Nepal’s capital market and securities sector, promoting swift regulatory action to streamline market operations. Speaking during a consultation meeting with financial sector stakeholders at Singha Durbar on Monday, PM Shah assured industry leaders that efforts are actively going on to create a trading environment and implement legitimate business demands in an organized way.To ensure these solutions are effectively
Chargé d'Affaires of Nepali Embassy in New Delhi, Surendra Thapa met Bhutanese Ambassador to New Delhi Vetsop Namgyel. The two sides discussed on strengthening Nepal-Bhutan relations.During the meeting, they held discussions on a wide range of bilateral issues and exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and reaffirmed their shared commitment to enhancing cooperation in multilateral forums and working together to advance common interests on regional and global issues.
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged by 41. 70 points to close at 2, 719. 24 points on Monday. Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 4. 22 points to close at 472. 60 points.A total of 12,245,337-unit shares of 343 companies were traded for Rs 1. 57 billion.Meanwhile, Everest Colour Limited (ECL) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 14. 57 percent.Likewise, Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ANLB) was the top loser as their price f
Nepal’s oldest democratic party, the Nepali Congress (NC), finds itself at an existential crossroad where systemic organizational fatigue intersects with a generational transfer of power. Rather than a conventional ideological dispute or a standard power struggle among elites, the current crisis represents a profound structural realignment.The ascension of Gagan Kumar Thapa to the party presidency via a special general convention—effectively sidelining veteran leader Sher Bahadur Deu
Nepal and the Russian Federation marked the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations on Monday by exchanging congratulatory messages between their foreign ministers, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal, Shisir Khanal extended his congratulations and best wishes to the Government and the people of the Russian Federation in a message addressed to Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
The first cargo train from Kolkata port, India to Biratnagar carrying raw materials on Friday arrived on Monday July 20 afternoon.Industrialists and businessmen of eastern Nepal are relieved on the implementation of the arrangement under the Nepal-India Transit Agreement that goods imported from other countries can now be brought directly to the Biratnagar Customs Office through Indian Railways.The service was inaugurated by Nepali Consul General in Kolkata, Jhakka Prasad Acharya, officials of K
A group of women, who were reportedly missing after entering the Shuklaphanta National Park (SNP) in Kanchanpur to collect mushrooms, have been found safe.Following the reports that 14 women from Bagphanta of Bheemdutta Municipality-19 had gone missing inside the park area since Sunday evening, the Nepal Army (NA) Shuklaphanta unit had launched a search operation. According to Prakash Ghimire, Battalion Chief of Ranasingh Battalion deployed for the park security, the women have report
The clash occurred between supporters of India’s youth led Cockroach movement and police personnel on Monday while they tried to march towards Parliament on demand for the education minister’s resignation. According to AP, The protesters were charged by batons and fired tear gas after they tried to breach security barricades surrounding the protest site in central New Delhi.The protesters included students, professionals, and families with young children carrying their own water
The Central Zoo at Jawalakhel, Lalitpur suffered a loss of Rs 30 million as it had to be closed for 27 days after bird flu was confirmed at the country's main zoo. After bird flu was detected in birds at the zoo, the National Trust for Nature Conservation had closed the facility to the public from June 19. Now that the infection is under control and the zoo has reopened from July 17.Zoo's information officer Ganesh Koirala said that regular cleaning, treatment of infected anima
Imagine a Nepal where a sudden monsoon landslide or a dry winter dry-spell no longer means an empty plate at dinner. That is the future Riaz Lodhi, the United NationsWorld Food Programme (WFP) Representative and Country Director for Nepal, is working to build. We sat down with him to discuss how we can turn our fields, schools, and local markets into climate-resilient powerhouses. In this warm and insightful chat with Gopikrishna Dhungana and Shekhar Adhikari, Lodhi shares a hopeful, practical v
Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort, Dhulikhel has appointed Ankit Sharma as a General Manager. He previously worked as a Hotel Manager, contributing with the property’s service standards, operational performance, and guest experience. Sharma is experienced in hospitality for over 18 years across Nepal and India with leadership positions with international brands like Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International and Starwood. His expertise spans hotel operations, commercial strategy,
U.S. forces hit Iran for a ninth consecutive day on Monday as concerns grew over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said two oil tankers had exploded and been immobilised, Reuters reported.,The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Monday they had targeted U.S. aircraft at Jordan's Aqaba airport with ballistic missiles, as well as U.S. military assets and equipment at Kuwait's Al-Adiri camp and Ali Al Salem Air Base, and in Syria.
Nine main highways across the country have been obstructed by landslides and flooding triggered by incessant rainfall. The Nepal Police reports that several road sections in the Koshi and Bagmati Provinces are either completely or partially impassable. For instance, the Mid-Hills Highway in Bhojpur Municipality-5, Bokhim, is currently open for one-way traffic due to flooding. The Mechi Highway is entirely blocked by landslides at Rajduwali of Ilam and at Khobare Khola of Yangwarak
