Government pushes ten percent scholarship rule across universities
Prime Minister Balendra Shah directs newly appointed vice-chancellors to enforce free scholarships for disadvantaged and meritorious students while curbing political activities on campuses.
Organic farmers show way beyond Nepal’s fertiliser crisis
As farmers struggle with shortages of chemical fertilisers during the paddy season, growers in Chitwan and Palpa are turning to green manure, compost and locally produced organic inputs to maintain yields and restore soil health.
Four Congress ministers resign from Karnali government
Congress ministers step down from the UML-led provincial cabinet but the party has not withdrawn its support to Chief Minister Yam Lal Kandel’s government.
Death toll in Thai pub fire rises to 32, officials say, with dozens still in hospital
Authorities believe the fire was probably sparked by an electrical short circuit in a ceiling air conditioner.
Trump resumes Iran port blockade and threatens strikes on energy targets
Trump warns of attacks on power plants and bridges as US reinstates naval blockade, raising fears of wider regional conflict and further disruption to global energy supplies.
Spain’s anaconda grip crushes French World Cup dream
European champions overwhelm France to reach their first World Cup final since 2010 and move within one win of a historic World Cup-European Championship double
Movie review: ‘Bhagdaud’ runs in circles
Himal Upreti’s social drama mistakes harassment for romance, crime for comedy and sudden remorse for redemption.
What I Watch Online: Sworniem Vaidya
Vaidya is a producer, composer, and writer. Her new song ‘Geru’ was released on July 3.
Nepal targets exports worth 20 percent of GDP in two years, but experts call goal unrealistic
Updated plan aims to narrow down the trade deficit by boosting exports, diversifying products and markets, but economists and exporters say policy bottlenecks make the target unattainable.
Rayamajhi gets four years in prison, Khand two in fake Bhutanese refugee scam
The district court determines sentences for 16 convicts, saying the organised fraud tarnished Nepal’s international image and constituted offences against the state.
Victims of usurious lending demand action, not assurances
Protesters demand cancellation of fraudulent loan documents, return of seized property, tougher laws and a special tribunal, and say they will march to Kathmandu unless demands are heeded.
RSP lawmakers turn critical after Balendra Shah government completes 100 days
Ruling party MPs raise concerns over ministers’ conduct and question whether the government is living up to its promise of good governance.
EditorialCarrier of diseases
Widespread faecal contamination of drinking water is a sign of state’s failure to meet people’s basic needs.
The new Great Game played with stones
Contrary to the naive expectations of critics, regime stability is not in danger—for now. RSP’s two strongmen need only rein in their minions who churn out a daily controversy to dominate the news cycle.
What a US-China reset means for Nepal
Kathmandu should utilise any geopolitical breathing space created by a reset in major-power relations.
Minister Khanal urges UK to address Gurkha veterans’ longstanding grievances
Nepal seeks an early resolution to the equal pay and pension dispute ahead of another round of tripartite talks.
Rs26.39 million returned to 1,754 cooperative victims in two months
Depositors from 10 of the 23 cooperatives declared crisis-ridden by the government have received partial refunds. Victims allege the payout process remains unfair.
Government decides to implement all commission reports on loan sharking
Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting also appointed Maheshwor Bhakta Shrestha as the executive chairperson of Nepal Airlines Corporation.
Lawmakers accuse government of intimidation after vehicles block media houses
MPs from both the opposition and ruling parties allege that the blockades outside media outlets and politicians’ homes were aimed at deflecting public anger over recent controversies.
Supreme Court scraps government ban on private media receiving official ads
The ruling overturns April decision that allowed government advertisements and notices to be published only through state-owned media outlets.
Twenty-one Pulchowk graduates join Airbus this year
Nepal’s first aerospace engineering programme has placed about 44 graduates at the global aircraft manufacturer over the past three years.
Specialist shortage forces Salyan district hospital to halt surgeries
Authorities say no replacement doctors are in sight after two temporary specialists returned at the end of their assignments.
Nepal moves to set ethanol standards ahead of petrol blending rollout
Quality rules propose 99.5 percent purity for ethanol used in petrol, as Nepal prepares to blend up to 10 percent biofuel to reduce fuel imports and promote domestic production.
Three die after self-immolation attempts in Nepal within a week
A ride-hailing driver, a businessman and a Sarlahi resident died after setting themselves on fire in separate incidents.
Vice President Yadav to leave for Qatar to convey Nepal’s condolences over former Emir’s death
Yadav will deliver a condolence letter from President Ramchandra Paudel to Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
France ready to fight Spain for midfield control in World Cup semi-final
Tchouameni returns as France prepare for a decisive midfield battle against Spain and their possession-heavy style.
Tribhuvan University recovers only a fraction of funds from staff who abused paid study leave
More than 250 teachers and staff are believed to have failed to return after taking fully paid study leave abroad, leaving Nepal’s largest university with estimated losses exceeding Rs1.5 billion.
Heavy rain inundates parts of Chitwan, major rivers remain below flood warning levels
Continuous rainfall has caused localised flooding, although water levels in the Narayani river and its tributaries remain below official warning thresholds.
US military renews strikes on Iran while tankers come under attack in Strait of Hormuz
Trump orders third night of strikes as attacks on tankers raise fears of a wider Gulf conflict and disruption to global shipping.
When stress spreads through a crowd
‘Mass hysteria’ is a misunderstood psychological phenomenon in which stress and anxiety cause real physical symptoms in groups.
Sartre classic gets a Nepali stage adaptation
‘Miss Menuka’ reimagines ‘La Putain respectueuse’ through the realities of sex workers while exploring Nepal’s social and political structures.
He dreamed of playing for Nepal. Now he’s fighting a battle off the pitch
Aashish Rai was once a promising midfielder. Then came a devastating injury and a funding crisis, compounded by ANFA’s indifference.
Army retiree turns family farm into thriving dairy enterprise
Helped by local government support and growing demand for value-added dairy products, Shiva Bahadur Basnet of Dhankuta has built a business that creates jobs, boosts farmers’ incomes and strengthens the local rural economy.
Nepal emerges as a transit route for smuggling watermelon kernels into India
Traders exploit low customs tariffs on agricultural imports to bring 19,000 tonnes of melon seeds into Nepal before moving them illegally across the open border to cash in on high demand in Indian markets.
Bhikkhu Sugandha’s extraordinary journey to Thailand’s highest monastic circles
Dr Anilman Shakya, a Nepali monk educated on a Thai royal scholarship, rose through the ranks of Thailand’s Sangha while teaching at prisons, Oxford and leading global universities.
Monsoon brings this year’s first JE death, three infections
Last year’s data show the unvaccinated are most vulnerable to infection and death. Vaccination may begin only next year.
Nepal launches German-supplied e-passport amid widespread glitches
The Department of Passports received only 1,440 applications on Monday after technical problems affected the central server and service centres.
Suspicious parking outside media houses sparks concerns
Car blocking Kantipur gate linked to RSP Research and Documentation Department member Rabi Jaiswal.
Squatter children endure repeated displacement and a future in limbo
Nine-year-old Bishwanath Gurung has survived eviction, displacement and floods, but family instability and bureaucratic hurdles threaten his future.
EditorialHow far will Nepal’s ruling party go to silence its critics?
Instead of solving problems, the RSP administration is cracking down on people who point them out.
How fear shapes citizen voices
The more fearlessly citizens can ask questions, the deeper the roots of the republic will grow.
Are house crows an emerging bird flu threat in South Asia?
Failure to develop effective strategies to address the potential role of house crows in bird flu transmission could increase the risk of human infection.
Political reset fails to lift Nepal’s stock market
Nepse has lost over 380 points and nearly Rs600 billion in market value since Balendra Shah became prime minister.
Nepal Geotechnical Society wins top global engineering award
The ISSMGE recognised the society for its contributions to professional geotechnical engineering, international collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Vehicle linked to RSP leader among those blocking three media houses
The vehicle left outside Kantipur was traced to Rabi Jaiswal, a Rautahat-based businessman who was appointed to the Rastriya Swatantra Party's Central Research and Documentation Department.
The Himalayas are running out of their prized harvest
Yarsagumba collectors in Mugu and Dolpa are earning far less as declining yields and climate pressures weaken a vital source of income.
Iran escalates attacks on US bases in Gulf states, warns of more ‘incidents’ in strait
Iran says it struck US military facilities across the Gulf as Washington intensifies attacks on Iranian military assets, raising fears of a wider regional conflict and prolonged disruption to global energy supplies.
Family files complaint against city police over self-immolation death
The complaint alleges that municipal police’s decision to lock Ganesh Nepali’s motorcycle led to his death.
Police actions against Gen Z activists raise concerns over shrinking space for dissent
Detentions of activists supporting flood-affected squatters and critics of the government have sparked criticism from rights advocates, while police say they acted only against those obstructing law enforcement.
Monsoon landslides kill two, block Nepal-China border crossing
A four-month-old infant dies in Dolakha, a woman is killed in Jajarkot, and road collapse shuts the Tatopani border point after heavy rain.