Passport impasse: Stock critically low, Nepal can’t accept fresh deliveries due to corruption case
With French supplier exiting and existing stock depleting, the government is paralysed over whether to distribute passports supplied by German firms named in a corruption case.
DDA seizes suspected counterfeit asthma medicine in nationwide crackdown
Stocks were confiscated from wholesalers and retailers in Kathmandu Valley, Rupendehi and Kailali.
For displaced children, returning to school remains an uphill battle
Weeks after families from informal riverbank settlements were displaced, some children remain unenrolled, while others attend school under uncertain arrangements amid poor coordination.
Bipin Acharya elected RSP general secretary, Sobita Gautam becomes party vice-chair
RSP’s first general convention in Bharatpur continues amid closely contested internal elections and strong gains in women’s representation.
Low voltage and power cuts leave Bardiya sweltering in summer heat
With fans barely working and household appliances at risk of damage, residents accuse the Nepal Electricity Authority of failing to resolve a years-long electricity crisis.
Health Ministry urges aid agencies to boost nutrition funding
Teams of nutritionists have been sent to provinces to coordinate immediate measures after a government assessment found over 200,000 children under five acutely malnourished.
Iran reasserts its right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near Oman
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on Thursday that if Iran threatened or blocked ships in the strait, “we’re going to have a problem.”
Rights groups warn torture, custodial deaths persist despite legal safeguards
A report documents 29 custodial deaths and 22 alleged torture cases since 2024, blaming weak investigations and impunity for continued abuses.
27 local governments miss budget deadline for fiscal year 2026-27
The Ministry of Federal Affairs says 726 local governments met the deadline, while disputes, coordination issues and administrative delays affected the remaining units.
Morang farmers get above-government support price for spring paddy
Arju Rice Mill is paying Rs28.97 per kilogramme for spring paddy, 39 paisa above the government's minimum support price, offering relief to farmers during the harvest season.
Safety net for vulnerable girls offers hope in Karnali
A pilot scheme provides fixed deposits for orphaned and vulnerable girls, aiming to keep them in school, prevent child marriage and improve their long-term prospects.
Palpa cracks down on illegal crusher industries
Joint monitoring team fines and shuts down four units for operating without legal approval and violating industrial standards.
Government extends deadline for displaced riverbank squatters to leave holding centres by a week
Families displaced by Kathmandu Valley eviction drive have until July 3 to vacate temporary shelters after complaints that the original deadline left too little time to secure rental housing.
Venezuela races to rescue hundreds trapped in rubble after major twin earthquakes
At least 235 people have been confirmed dead, with thousands feared trapped or missing as rescue teams race against time.
Nepal’s tea industry reopens after government assurance despite India’s stricter import testing
Government promises diplomatic intervention after the new Indian import rule left more than 1.3 million kilograms of Nepali tea stranded and forced nearly 100 factories to suspend operations.
Sweden’s Elanga earns draw with Japan to keep their World Cup alive
Anthony Elanga’s second-half equaliser secures Sweden a last-32 place as Japan finish second in Group F and set up a knockout clash with Brazil.
Ecuador fight back to shock Germany and reach knockout stage
South Americans recover from an early setback to claim a famous victory and reach the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams.
Authentically themselves
Through art, drag, fashion, filmmaking and community, queer individuals in Nepal are carving out spaces where they can live openly, creatively and on their own terms.
The many stories within ‘The Taste of Selroti’
Like the selroti at its centre, the play circles back to grief, love and forgiveness through tales drawn from mythology and lived experience.
Six teams announced for Nepal Volleyball League
The six teams revealed for the tournament include Sagarmatha Smashers, Madhesh Warriors, Kathmandu Reds, Annapurna Spiker Kings, Karnali Shivaraj and Khaptad Falcons.
After months of debate, Nepal finally agrees to accept six US Bell helicopters
Nepali Army had sought heavy-lift aircraft better suited to remote operations.
RSP proposes non-partisan vote for electing local governments, National Assembly. How much water does it hold?
The party, despite leading the government with a near two-thirds majority in the House, has no representation in the Assembly.
Ajeya Raj Sumargi’s passport suspended as Nepal reopens money laundering probe
Authorities are focusing on billions of rupees transferred into Nepal through offshore companies.
EditorialSquatters’ long wait for alternate shelter
Botched settlement of uprooted squatters brings into question the government’s image as the protector of the rights of all its people.
Cockroach Janta Party shows Indian politics remains anti-women
Political parties want to celebrate women voters because they make for crucial votes, but want to deny them real power and representation.
Ohio Medicaid story needs facts, not speculations
Calling an open case a ‘Bhutanese scam’ is a verdict delivered on an active investigation from the other side of the world.
How Nepal’s football establishment destroyed itself
FIFA’s suspension of ANFA didn’t come from outside. It was a slow and deliberate result of the incompetence of the very people entrusted to protect the sport.
Outcry grows over Grade 12 results. Students demand education minister’s scalp
Government announces investigation.
Bidhan Shrestha returns to Paleti stage after nine years
Known for his folk and patriotic songs, the veteran singer is set to perform at Nepalaya’s long-running intimate music series in Kathmandu this weekend.
Average return on microenterprises in Nepal falls below minimum urban wage, reports World Bank
More than half of Nepal’s microenterprises remain unregistered as owners struggle with low incomes, limited job opportunities and weak incentives to formalise, says a new World Bank report.
RSP general convention set for overnight vote to elect office bearers
Fifth revised election schedule puts polling from 9:15pm to 12:15am, with results expected by 1:30am on Friday.
Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 164, toll expected to rise into thousands
Powerful quakes near Caracas trap residents under rubble, trigger mass destruction and large-scale rescue operations as authorities warn of far higher casualty figures.
AI-powered vibe coding is gaining ground in Nepal
Tasks that once took weeks can now be done in hours, but experts warn that speed may come with security risks.
67 Nepalis died in Japan over ten months, 25 killed themselves
Most victims were student visa holders engaged in work, as rising costs, loan pressure and weak support systems fuel concern over mental health and labour oversight.
Supreme Court issues show-cause order over Bishnu Paudel’s detention
The apex court seeks explanation on his detention after a habeas corpus petition challenges the arrest of the CPN-UML vice-chair in a money laundering investigation linked to businessman Deepak Bhatta.
Bird flu reaches 11 districts as farmers await compensation
Nearly 600,000 birds have been culled as authorities race to contain the outbreak, while compensation delays deepen financial strain on poultry producers.
Quakes rock Venezuela, killing at least 32 and injuring hundreds
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
FIFA suspends ANFA over third-party interference
Indefinite suspension sidelines Nepal’s national teams and clubs from international football and cuts access to FIFA and AFC programmes.
In Kathmandu, the World Cup means jerseys, memories and dreams of glory
Thousands of kilometres from the stadiums of North America, Kathmandu’s football fans show how the city has been swept up in football’s biggest spectacle.
In ‘Roots & Blooms’, emotions take abstract form
Contemporary artist Shivangini Rana presents 72 works, blending paintings with wearable art pieces crafted on shawls.
Billions spent but little to show for Karnali’s organic agriculture drive
From failed nurseries to incomplete testing labs, the ‘Organic Karnali’ campaign reveals significant implementation gaps.
Special Court grants seven-day custody of former finance minister Paudel
DMLI holds UML vice-chair Paudel for seven days after statements from businessmen in Deepak Bhatta-linked probe.
RSP’s push for a directly elected executive and fully proportional representation sparks political debate
As the largest party in parliament formally tables its constitutional amendment agenda in its general convention, major political stakeholders remain at odds over governance models and electoral reform.
RSP’s first general convention turns into a tiring and costly affair for delegates
As the election process draws out, delegates are frustrated by heat and mismanagement and head back home short on cash.
Utility pole relocation delays hobble road widening projects
Hundreds of electricity poles remain along construction corridors and continue to hinder major highway projects nationwide.
EditorialRSP fails first hurdle as organised political party
From delegate management to endorsement of policy proposals, the general convention left a lot to be desired.
The world wants carbon credits. Nepal has them
In the new carbon economy, the wealth is not only in what countries produce, but in what they protect, reduce and never emit.
Remittance and the fracturing of the traditional socio-cultural safety net
We cannot build anything meaningful by merely securing a good balance sheet at the bank while leaving our parents to die in lonely terror.
Three in four maternal deaths in Nepal occur in health facilities or in transit
Experts blame referral delays and poor quality care in birthing centres and district hospitals for high maternal death.
Private education sector adds Rs160 billion to Nepal’s GDP annually
On average, each institution spends around Rs11.04 million annually, charges students a monthly fee of Rs3,305 and pays employees an average monthly salary of Rs15,683.