Journalist Kishor Shrestha denies bribery allegations in audio row involving former home minister Gurung
By Daya Dudraj The Chinese Embassy objects to claims of its nationals’ involvement in an alleged audio recording; Shrestha calls it a “coordinated attempt” to discredit him and his media outlet.
The Himalayan Times publisher settles dues with former news editor
By Daya Dudraj It implemented Labour Court order to clear dues to Anuj Arora after bank accounts and share transactions of The Himalayan Times were frozen over non-compliance.
Staff dues dispute leads to freeze of The Himalayan Times’ bank accounts and share transactions
By Daya Dudraj The action follows a Labour Court verdict in favour of former News Editor Anuj Arora, whose dues of over Rs 2 million remained unpaid despite repeated directives.
Boom mics and provocative questions: MPs feel the heat of viral journalism
By Daya Dudraj Unregulated content creators outside Parliament are blurring the line between reporting and provocation.
Gen Z representatives reject government’s invitation for constitution amendment talks
By Daya Dudraj Activists demand full implementation of past agreement and withdrawal of cases before engaging in dialogue.
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.
Eviction pressure adds to hardship for Gen Z protest victim
By Daya Dudraj Still recovering from a gunshot injury during last year’s Gen Z protests, Nischal Thapa faces fresh uncertainty as eviction drive targets his Maharajgunj settlement.
Evicted squatters shifted to temporary lodgings, but resettlement remains uncertain
By Gaurav Pokharel & Daya Dudraj Government weighing interim cash aid and monthly rent for displaced squatters, says PMO official.
Nepal tops South Asia in press freedom index, but risks grow at home
By Daya Dudraj Strong global ranking masks rising attacks, legal pressure and economic fragility in the media sector.
Squatter settlement resident found dead in Bagmati river at Balkhu
By Bibek Pokhrel & Daya Dudraj Locals say the man had been distressed after his home was demolished in recent clearance drive.
Second phase of eviction drive begins
By Daya Dudraj Authorities clear structures in Balkhu, Bansighat and Sankhamul under tight security. Residents begin vacating following eviction notice.
Homes razed, futures shaken: Evictions hit students at a critical juncture
By Aarati Paudel & Daya Dudraj As bulldozers tear through informal settlements in Kathmandu, displaced students sit for exams under extreme distress.
Nepal's electronic transactions law continues to be misused to stifle free speech
By Tufan Neupane & Daya Dudraj Successive governments have invoked this provision to target critics, media and ordinary citizens.
They built lives on land that was never theirs. Now they have nothing
By Daya Dudraj In the rain-soaked aftermath of eviction, hundreds of displaced families are scattered across hotels and shelters — separated, uncertain, and waiting for answers that haven’t come.
Squatter settlements on Bagmati riverbanks razed as residents await an uncertain future
By Daya Dudraj & Samarpan Shree Evicted families taken to Dasharath Stadium and other designated sites for temporary accommodation.