What the prime minister’s asset disclosure tells us about Nepal’s quietly growing influencer economy
By Daya Dudraj Creators in Nepal pulled in Rs 3.53 billion from digital platforms last fiscal year, and the current year is already on track to surpass it.
Earthquake survivors in Karnali still stuck in temporary shelters after two and a half years
By Krishna Prasad Gautam & Mahesh KC Delays in reconstruction, disputes over beneficiary lists and bureaucratic deadlock have left thousands of families facing a third monsoon in makeshift huts.
Trump and China’s Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI
By Reuters Trump is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday, ahead of talks set to take place Thursday and Friday. It will be his first trip to China since 2017.
Sports ministry warns NSC over inaction on complaints against cricket body
By Binod Pandey & Matrika Dahal The Ministry of Youth and Sports issued a final warning to National Sports Council, citing failure to act on anti-graft body’s directives related to Cricket Association of Nepal.
CTEVT shake-up: Career official dismissed, political appointee stays
By Sudeep Kaini A government decision removes a senior bureaucrat, but leaves a political appointee untouched, prompting questions over consistency.
Thailand’s former PM Thaksin freed from prison
By Reuters The former Thai premier was released on parole after serving part of a reduced prison sentence, returning to a political landscape where his family’s influence and party dominance have weakened.
Turkish Airlines landing gear fire shuts Kathmandu airport for 98 minutes
By Suraj Kunwar All flights at Tribhuvan International Airport were suspended after the aircraft caught fire in its right main landing gear following landing. Two passengers sustained minor injuries.
A printmaker’s tribute to Bhagwan Bahal
By Mokshyada Thapa Inspired by festivals and Newa Buddhist heritage, Samjhana Rajbhandari transforms nostalgia into woodcut prints at Gallery 108.
The Nepali racer chasing adrenaline in Thailand’s Gymkhana circuit
By Skanda Swar Supported by her family and racing team, Brisha Shrestha hopes her journey will encourage more women in Nepal to enter motorsport.
West Asia conflict could reverse Nepal’s human development gains: UNDP
By Krishana Prasain Report warns prolonged West Asia conflict may deepen poverty, disrupt remittance flows, raise food and fertiliser costs, and slow Nepal’s economic growth.
Two decades since peace accord, wartime IEDs still haunt villagers
By Ganga BC Children are particularly vulnerable as they might come in contact with abandoned explosives.
Upper house parties mull rejecting key ordinances
By Kulchandra Neupane Opposition parties are united against at least two ordinances related to the Constitutional Council and dismissal of public officials.
Surging fuel prices are squeezing Nepal’s middle class
By Seema Tamang As conflict in West Asia drives up petrol and diesel prices, those who depend on two-wheelers and public transport are bearing the heaviest burden — but the switch to electric remains out of reach for most.
Q&A: Nepal wants a politics-free bureaucracy. Its methods are deeply political
By Biken K Dawadi Umesh Mainali, who chaired the Public Service Commission, says the Balendra Shah government’s ordinance-driven purge is legally risky, institutionally damaging, and likely to backfire.