Economic Survey shows falling enrollment in community schools and rapid growth in public health facilities
Nepal currently has 35,951 schools. Of these, 25,623 are community schools, 8,941 are institutional institutions, and 1,387 operate under traditional or religious frameworks.
‘Long Live Pop Art’ at Taragaon Next
The exhibit explores the often-overlooked contemporary aspects of the Nepali lifestyle.
Can a ‘dog hostel’ solve Nepal’s stray dog problem? Baglung is trying
Baglung Municipality houses stray dogs in a dedicated shelter while expanding rabies vaccination and registration drives.
First woman to scale all 14 eight-thousanders without supplemental oxygen says courage has no gender
She addressed climbers and tourism entrepreneurs in Kathmandu on Wednesday.
China caps Indian pilgrims to Kailash via Nepal at 24,000. Tour operators expect more visitors
Demand surges during the auspicious Chinese Year of the Horse as Nepali operators seek an additional 15,000 permits.
Nepal’s rising budgets fail to translate into revenue, spending and growth gains
In recent years, the government has increasingly relied on borrowing not only for development projects but also to cover regular expenses such as salaries, social security allowances and debt servicing.
Nepal rights commission holds Oli, his ministers responsible for September violence
Commission recommends action against former prime minister KP Sharma Oli, former ministers and security chiefs. Calls for retrospective legislation and special court to prosecute rights violations.
EditorialA case for an increase in education budget
Education encompasses a meagre 10.75 percent of the national budget, down from 17.1 percent in 2011-12.
Why it is vital to broaden conservation framing beyond protected areas
Traditional approaches have marginalised indigenous communities and overlooked environmental issues.
Once a Nepali, always a Nepali—the NRN bill draft begs to differ
Turning away a community of nearly 140,000 Nepali-Bhutanese diaspora is a missed opportunity.
Nepal seeks bids from consultants to prepare DPR for Kathmandu Valley electric rail project
The railroad will link Narayan Gopal Chowk, Chabahil, Koteshwar, Satdobato, Ratnapark in a loop returning to Narayan Gopal Chowk.
Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as world’s top cross-border wealth hub on China ties, report shows
Wealth from China and an IPO boom in 2025 helped Hong Kong rise to a $2.95 trillion offshore behemoth for the world’s rich.
First OPD cuts and now private hospital services halted under health insurance scheme
Repeated backtracking on promised benefits has reduced health insurance renewal rates to around 50 percent.
‘Greetings after 88 days’: Iranians reconnect after long internet shutdown
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an order to reopen international internet access, Iranian state media reported on Monday, citing an official after a near-90-day blackout.
Iran says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade
The emerging US-Iran MoU stems from indirect talks launched after the war that began in February, with Pakistan playing a central mediating role between Tehran and Washington.
Nepal’s petroleum storage capacity sufficient for 16 days on average, says economic survey
Of the 45 state-owned entities, 27 were profitable, 16 incurred losses and two remained inactive in the first eight months of the current fiscal year.
Mobile banking users reach 29.4 million as digital transactions surge
Digital connectivity has also expanded, with mobile telephone penetration reaching 103.2 percent and internet penetration rising to 145.7 percent.
NHRC recommends action against Oli, Lekhak, Gurung over Gen Z protest rights violations
Commission seeks departmental action against serving police chiefs, blacklisting of former security heads, and wider accountability over September unrest.
Nepal beat China by 19 runs in Women’s Asian Games T20 Qualifier
Puja Mahato’s 63 runs power Nepal to top of Group B in Kuala Lumpur.
Juventus to retain Yildiz but plan additional sale, says CEO Comolli
Juve finished sixth in Serie A and will compete in the Europa League next season after missing out on Champions League qualification.
Nepal’s economy projected to grow 3.85 percent this fiscal year: Economic Survey
Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle said the country’s macroeconomic indicators have improved despite global uncertainty and regional conflicts, with remittance inflows and foreign exchange reserves reaching record highs.
Contractor blacklisted for delays in Sunkoshi-Marin diversion project
Raman-Patel JV has been barred from participating in new public contracts for three years after failing to make adequate progress on the dam and related structures under the national pride project.
Applications open for 2,300 caregiver jobs in Israel
Nepal’s Department of Foreign Employment has called for applications for caregivers at long-term care centres in Israel, with 60 percent of the quota reserved for women.
Q&A: A single film can open a door, but lasting change requires a stronger ecosystem
After ‘Elephants in the Fog’ made history at Cannes 2026, director Abinash Bikram Shah reflects on the win and why Nepali cinema still needs structural support to grow beyond isolated success.
Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as world’s top cross-border wealth hub on China ties, report shows
Driven by rising Chinese wealth and a strong IPO market, Hong Kong has narrowly surpassed Switzerland as the world’s largest cross-border wealth hub, according to Boston Consulting Group’s latest global wealth report.
Chinese climber sets historic double Everest and Lhotse summit record
Gexi Luori climbs both Everest and Lhotse twice in a single season, achieving a new milestone in high-altitude mountaineering.
Private sector opposes government plan to centralise CSR funds
Business groups and BFIs have opposed the government’s plan to channel corporate social responsibility funds into a central state-run mechanism, arguing that the money should continue to be spent directly on local communities.
Bengaluru secure final berth after win over Gujarat in IPL
Rajat Patidar’s unbeaten 93 powers Bengaluru into the IPL final as Gujarat collapse chasing a record 255-run target.
Iran says new US strikes violate ceasefire
Iran accused the US of breaching a fragile ceasefire with strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel intensified attacks in Lebanon, complicating efforts to end the regional conflict.
At KIMFF, cinema climbs mountains and confronts demons
The Festival’s latest line-up brings together visually ambitious fiction and personal documentaries from across the world.
Meet the man who has coached a generation that changed Nepali women’s football
APF women’s head coach Jibesh Pandey has spent years nurturing many of the talents who transformed the women’s game in the country.
Panel proposes Rs24,000 minimum monthly allowance for medical interns
Recommendation also extends to other one-year internship-based programmes.
Lamichhane all set to retain top post at RSP’s first general convention
Around 2,500 delegates from 77 districts will gather in Chitwan from June 21-23.
EU ambassadors note Balendra Shah government’s historic mandate, offer help
Ambassadors of the European Union and other nations met the prime minister to learn about the new government’s priorities.
Farmers scramble for fertiliser as paddy planting season begins amid shortages
Delayed supply, inadequate stock and annual distribution bottlenecks force many farmers to queue for days or cross into Indian markets.
Measles spreads in Nepal amid vaccine shortage, experts warn of Bangladesh-like crisis
Over 300 children have been infected in outbreaks in seven districts of Nepal since January.
EditorialNepal’s high tax, low returns regime
The government needs to move toward an integrated tax system that eventually allows for lower rates.
Why industrial federalism is necessary
Without a stronger industry, domestic production and empowered provinces, prosperity will remain elusive.
China-US summit draws global attention, Nepal faces important opportunities
Stable China-US relations create more favourable development opportunities for developing countries.
Together, but apart: Nepal’s growing phubbing culture
As phones dominate everyday life, shared spaces across Nepal are growing quieter, more connected — and increasingly distant.
Russian climber with no legs scales Mt Everest on his arms alone
Amputated below the waist, Rustam reached the summit of Mt Everest on Wednesday morning.
Foundation stone laid for 3.2 km section of BP Highway at Piple–Barkhekhola for two-lane expansion
Reconstruction of flood-damaged corridor with Japanese grant will begin after the monsoon, with completion targeted for December 2027. Work on the 27.3 km stretch is already underway.
Dhankuta community forest being developed into medicinal plant gene bank
Jautar Community Forest in Pakhribas is being turned into a medicinal plant gene bank and model eco-zone to conserve biodiversity, promote research and attract eco-tourism.
Messi suffers hamstring overload weeks before World Cup
Messi captained Argentina to their third World Cup title in Qatar in 2022 and is expected to lead the team again in what could be his sixth appearance at the tournament.
Dodhara Chandani dry port construction advancing rapidly
Officials say the Kanchanpur project is expected to be completed within two years if work continues without disruption. Experts stress the need for stronger export-oriented industrial planning.
Dozens of students fall ill at Jumla school despite counselling and treatment
More than 40 students at a secondary school in Dillichaur showed symptoms including crying, trembling and collapsing, prompting medical intervention and psychological counselling.
K-pop band BTS wins top American Music Awards honour for second time
The South Korean supergroup won artist of the year at the fan-voted American Music Awards after returning from military service, while Taylor Swift left empty-handed despite leading nominations.
They were rescued from the streets. Then they went back
Family breakdown, poverty and neglect push children onto the streets, where a grim cycle of survival and addiction takes hold, and repeated rescue attempts rarely offer a lasting way out.
No agency returns encroached Tribhuvan University land after 35-day deadline
Tribhuvan University says several organisations have responded to notices, but none have vacated the disputed properties.
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as talks to end war proceed
Fresh US strikes and continued regional tensions come as Washington and Tehran explore a possible framework deal on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear programme.