Home Minister Sudan Gurung on police firing, Gen Z justice, religious tensions and the criticism he faces
By Krishna Acharya, Gaurav Pokharel & Binod Ghimire In an exclusive interview, Gurung addresses controversies surrounding him, the challenges of modern crowd control, and his vision for institutionalising the ministry.
Kathmandu steps up Susta security, Delhi seeks details
By Krishna Acharya & Narayan Sharma Home Ministry orders deployment of additional forces and profiling of undocumented residents after protests in Kathmandu.
Hormuz Strait closure takes its toll on global economic growth
By Krishna Acharya Middle East conflict casts shadow over global economy.
Dolma Impact Fund gets tax waiver under scrapped pact with Mauritius
By Krishna Acharya & Yagya Banjade The interim government formed after the Gen Z movement has sparked controversy by waiving taxes for the fund, which invested in Nepal through a Mauritius-based entity.
Pokhara metropolis probe finds Home Minister Lamichhane is involved in cooperative fraud
By Deepak Pariyar, Krishna Acharya & Matrika Dahal The study shows Pokhara-based cooperative issued a loan worth Rs10 million to Lamichhane.
Probe commission suggests action against CIB chief Bajracharya
By Krishna Acharya & Matrika Dahal Officials accused of sparing former Speaker Mahara, UML leader Khanal.
New evidence shows Lamichhane’s dishonest share deal
By Krishna Acharya The Rastriya Swatantra Party chief admits he may be accused of wrongdoing and of trying to deceive state organs over transfer of Gorkha Media shares.
International body rules in favour of Nepal government in Ncell taxation case
By Krishna Acharya The Axiata Group had filed a case at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes in May 2019, claiming damages worth around Rs66 billion.
Government introduces stringent strategy to combat money laundering
By Krishna Acharya Provisions allow even police to investigate cases, but experts say implementation will be the key to avoiding getting blacklisted.
A web of factors hamper probe into offshore investment, money laundering
By Prithvi Man Shrestha & Krishna Acharya A damning report by the Centre for Investigative Journalism-Nepal (CIJ-Nepal), released on Wednesday, said around two-thirds of the foreign direct investment was coming into Nepal from tax haven countries and that around 55 Nepalis and non-Nepali residents had invested in offshore companies, setting off alarm bells in the country.