Half-filled LPG policy leaves consumers paying more as supply fears ease
Consumers, dealers and bottling companies say the emergency measure introduced during the West Asia conflict has outlived its purpose, adding transport costs and operational burdens while full gas supplies remain unavailable.
Meal suspension at holding centres sparks criticism, government resumes food supply
Hundreds of displaced families were left uncertain about their next meal after food distribution stopped for nearly two days, before authorities restored the service on Tuesday evening.
US military carries out fresh strikes on Iran, prompting Iran attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain
The latest round of attacks, which the US said was carried out in response to Tuesday’s assault on three cargo ships transiting the strait, came hours after President Donald Trump said he believed an interim ceasefire with Iran to be “over.”
Three arrested over alleged Bal Mandir property embezzlement
CIB team detains three people for investigation into alleged misappropriation of property belonging to Bal Mandir in Naxal, Kathmandu.
BOOKTALK: The stories hidden in a song
Ethnomusicologist Anna Marie Stirr discusses how a chance encounter with Dohori sparked decades of research into Nepal’s musical heritage, oral traditions and cultural preservation.
The performance before the performance
Every artist has a pre-performance ritual. Kuma Sagar, Asmita Adhikari and Sushant KC share their preshow rituals and favourite memories from previous Radio Kantipur National Music Awards.
Congress, UML working to petition court against House regulations
Congress and UML say key provisions on ‘obstacle removal’, constitutional amendments and the legal status of House regulations violate the constitution and undermine the bicameral legislature.
Guglielmo Arena leaves Nepal after just one match, says his project became impossible
The Swiss-born Italian arrived in March, believing Nepal could win their maiden SAFF Championship. But he left less than four months later, after FIFA’s suspension of ANFA forced him to walk away with a heavy heart.
Nepal introduces tough rules to rein in educational consultancies, foreign-linked colleges
Regulations require cash deposits, tighter licensing process, affiliation criteria and compulsory Nepal Studies courses.
China seeks trade pact and investment safeguards in Nepal
Visiting Chinese Vice Minister Yan urges one-stop services for investors and Nepal’s backing at WTO, as Kathmandu presses Beijing to expedite stalled infrastructure projects.
PM looks to private sector to lift economy
Business leaders seek legal safeguards for entrepreneurs and policy reforms to revive investment. PM says honest businessmen have nothing to fear.
Government’s ordinance push hits a wall
Four ordinances related to constitutional bodies, universities, and public service holders are set to lapse Thursday.
EditorialClear the air on constitutional amendment
Both the government and opposition parties have acted irresponsibly on the constitution amendment process.
Are Nepal’s intellectuals selling out?
The blanket support of the government’s every action, just or unjust, will motivate it to veer into authoritarianism.
A call for inclusive disaster risk reduction
Disasters have differential impacts on various groups, but preparedness and responses remain generalised.
Nepal’s micro and small industry registrations plunge 75 percent in five years despite policy push
Entrepreneurs cite lack of finance, poor market access and ineffective government support, while experts say most micro enterprises remain informal and struggle to grow.
Government appoints Govinda Bahadur Karki as chief secretary
Cabinet promotes Prime Minister’s Office secretary to the top bureaucratic post as incumbent Suman Raj Aryal retires on July 9 after reaching the age limit.
The World Cup’s hidden runners: referees keep pace with players and pressure
A referee may spend one match battling humidity in Miami and another chasing play at more than 2,200 metres above sea level in Mexico City.
Aggregate supply dispute stalls Tribhuvan airport expansion
Work on Tribhuvan International Airport's taxiway and international apron has stopped after high-grade crushed stone supplies from Godawari were cut off amid a legal dispute involving quarry operators and the municipality.
Kathmandu Valley steps up CCTV-based traffic enforcement
Traffic police use real-time camera feeds to detect violations and are preparing to introduce a fully digital system that will issue fines remotely.
Sajha Yatayat dismisses rumours of repainting buses blue for women-only service
The transport cooperative says AI-generated images have fuelled false claims online, stressing that its iconic green buses will retain their colour as the government prepares to launch the ‘Blue Bus’ initiative for women.
ACAP surveys wild mushrooms in Lamjung forests to document species diversity
A week-long study along three high-altitude routes records more than 50 mushroom species and seeks to document their habitats, local uses and conservation needs.
Iran targets sites in Bahrain, Kuwait after wave of US strikes
Tehran retaliates against US bases in Gulf states as fragile ceasefire unravels following renewed attacks and oil sanctions.
Guglielmo Arena leaves Nepal men’s football team after ANFA suspension
Swiss-Italian coach says suspension has made it impossible to continue the long-term project he began with the national team.
Govt to bypass Khokana deadlock to push ahead with Kathmandu-Tarai Expressway
Officials split the disputed 6.5km stretch into separate contract packages and revise the project design to construct two bridges between Farsidol and Dukuchhap.
Switzerland edge Colombia on penalties to reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954
Ruben Vargas converts the winning spot kick after Gregor Kobel’s saves and Colombia’s misses end a tense goalless contest, setting up a quarter-final showdown with holders Argentina.
Tearful Messi inspires Argentina to stunning comeback win over Egypt
Messi misses an early penalty before scoring in a remarkable late comeback as defending champions Argentina recover from two goals down to reach the quarter-finals.
Movie review: The quiet weight of inherited beliefs
In ‘Left-Handed Girl’, tradition and parental love collide, revealing how ordinary moments shape a child’s understanding of herself.
Everyday AI: Karun Thapa
Thapa is the president of the Nepal AI Film Alliance (NAIFA). As a film editor, he has worked on movies such as ‘Ragat’, ‘Shankar’, ‘Sagun’ and many more.
Court convicts Rayamajhi, Khand and 14 others in Bhutanese refugee scam
Verdict says an organised scheme forged government records, duped victims with false US resettlement promises, and tarnished Nepal's international image.
Maitighar, where Nepal’s unheard come seeking justice
For citizens failed by the legal system, this Kathmandu roundabout has become a last-resort stage for hope and accountability.
ADB reaffirms $2.4 billion for Nepal through 2029
Bank president Kanda says funding will support jobs, infrastructure and economic reforms.
Proposed ‘Romeo and Juliet’ law may spare boys, but what about girls?
The proposed close-in-age exemption may protect boys from rape charges over consensual relationships. Critics say it leaves untouched social conditions that make girls vulnerable.
Major parties walk out of constitution review taskforce
Dispute centres on whether the panel is preparing a discussion paper on amendments or laying groundwork for rewriting the constitution.
Migrant workers can strike under new Qatari labour law
Amendments introduce worker-management committees, allow virtual dispute hearings, tighten penalties for wage violations and extend non-compete restrictions to two years.
Zoo reopening uncertain as laboratory report yet to come
Officials say the Central Zoo will be reopened to the public only after the Central Veterinary Laboratory submits a fresh report and the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division grants approval.
German-printed passports set for Nepal rollout
Foreign Minister Khanal cancelled his US visit after the passport row surfaced.
EditorialIs RSP becoming the centralised party it once decried?
More control of RSP chair over party representatives in the executive and legislative is a slippery slope.
Shah government’s 100 days: Whither federalism?
Nepal’s constitutional promise will be fulfilled only when the provincial and local levels are genuinely empowered as equal partners in governance.
Digital governance will fail without digital literacy
Digital literacy needs to cease being a voluntary awareness programme and become a formal part of social protection and development policy.
Fourteen, including Top Bahadur Rayamajhi and Bal Krishna Khand, convicted in fake Bhutanese refugee scam
Kathmandu District Court acquits seven individuals while putting cases against absconding defendants on hold until their arrest.
Nepal’s central bank sticks to cautiously flexible monetary policy, backs government’s 7 percent growth
NRB keeps key policy rates unchanged, eases lending for EVs and stressed borrowers, while warning that geopolitical tensions and climate risks could threaten inflation and growth targets.
Blind students in Achham battle distance, poverty and barriers to learning
Despite Nepal’s inclusive education policy, many children with visual impairment lose years of schooling because poetry, remoteness and lack of accessible facilities keep them away from classrooms.
Bird flu leaves Kavre poultry farmers counting losses as they await compensation
While authorities have contained the outbreak in seven districts, the virus continues to spread across the Kathmandu Valley and Kavre, exposing weak quarantine enforcement and poor farm biosecurity.
Ship hit in Hormuz as millions march for ayatollah; Iran says no talks unless Trump halts threats
Iran’s leaders have portrayed the mass funeral gatherings as proof of national unity following the US-Israeli attacks.
Proposed civil service retirement rule faces legal challenge
Law ministry says one-time provision to retire employees at 55 or after 30 years of service conflicts with the Constitution and existing civil service law.
Indonesia, India sign BrahMos missile deal
The agreement follows years of negotiations and expands India’s defence exports to Southeast Asia, alongside broader cooperation on trade, critical minerals and maritime security.
PM Shah, ADB chief pledge deeper development partnership
Discuss strengthening Nepal’s six-decade partnership with ADB, with talks focusing on governance, infrastructure, hydropower, tourism and economic reforms.
RSP statute gives chair power to remove parliamentary party leader
Party’s newly approved statute says parliamentary party leader’s position will automatically become vacant for failing to follow policy directives issued by the chair.
Seven sectors shrink in third quarter, dimming hopes of economic rebound
Sluggish agricultural output and a slump in construction materials weigh heavily on the latest economic performance indicators.