Nepal hikes fuel prices for third time in a month

Petrol and diesel rise by Rs15 per litre; NOC cites global surge as losses remain high despite adjustments.

Unpaid dues push sugarcane farmers into distress

By Nabin Paudel

Indira Sugar Mill in Pratappur remains shut this season, leaving hundreds unpaid for two years.

Provincial inertia might go against Balendra Shah’s speedy delivery plan

By Purushottam Poudel

It’s unclear how Prime Minister Balendra Shah will reach out to provincial governments led by traditional parties.

Nepali bullion market sees sharp volatility in March

By Pritam Bhattarai

Gold reached monthly high of 328,600 on March 3 and low of Rs 273,900.

Controversial businessman Bhatta linked to multiple irregularities

By Matrika Dahal

Police arrested him from Naxal on Thursday in a money laundering case.

Nepali bullion market sees sharp volatility in March

By Pritam Bhattarai

Gold reached monthly high of 328,600 on March 3 and low of Rs 273,900.

Already late

Rather than letting the fuel crisis get worse, the switch to electric options must be accelerated.

Home Minister Sudan Gurung is decisive. But it may come at a cost

By Sanitya Kalika

If political gimmicks continue to replace processes, the system will ultimately pay the price.

RSP’s economic goals shine, but welfare commitments lack rigour

By Aabha Khatri

Proposed reforms, while critical, are unlikely to resolve constraints in local governance structures.

No more delay

The government should uphold the principle that reparations are the right of victims.

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Unpaid dues push sugarcane farmers into distress

Indira Sugar Mill in Pratappur remains shut this season, leaving hundreds unpaid for two years.

Aryal set to be Speaker unopposed

With only one nomination filed, the proposal will be presented and seconded in the House meeting scheduled for April 5.

Controversial businessman Bhatta linked to multiple irregularities

Police arrested him from Naxal on Thursday in a money laundering case.

Nepal hikes fuel prices for third time in a month

Petrol and diesel rise by Rs15 per litre; NOC cites global surge as losses remain high despite adjustments.

Nepali bullion market sees sharp volatility in March

Gold reached monthly high of 328,600 on March 3 and low of Rs 273,900.

US vows to target more Iranian infrastructure as nations seek to open Hormuz

The US military “hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran. Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants,” Trump wrote on social media late on Thursday.

Art Kathmandu 2026 brings together Nepal’s diverse artistic heritage

The upcoming exhibit blends traditional forms such as Thangka and Paubha with contemporary practices.

‘Seto-Kalo’: Echoes from Yatana’s chamber

A student-led production at Thames International College explores mental distress and the fragile space between survival and identity.

NEPSE this week

Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.

Provincial inertia might go against Balendra Shah’s speedy delivery plan

It’s unclear how Prime Minister Balendra Shah will reach out to provincial governments led by traditional parties.

Ugly wires still hang over Capital even after underground cabling completed

Electricity authority has completed underground cabling, but poor coordination with local units is delaying the connection to households.

First lower house meeting begins with argy-bargy between ruling and opposition parties

As RSP chair Lamichhane criticises previous governments, opposition says it’s disingenuous to show them in poor light.

Ramesh asked his wife Pramila to vote. On election day, he died in Kuwait

Family is devastated after a migrant worker returns home in a casket.

Two Nepal Airlines special flights to bring back Nepalis from UAE and Saudi Arabia

RA 229 will depart from Kathmandu on Friday at 23:15 local time for Dubai and return at 04:10 Dubai time. On Sunday, another flight, RA 241 will depart for Damam, Saudi Arabia from Kathmandu at 08:30 local time.