Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to China in need of wins
Trump arrives in Beijing seeking limited trade gains and China’s help on Iran, as analysts say mounting political and economic pressures have weakened Washington’s leverage ahead of talks with Xi Jinping.
Nepal face survival battle as League 2 tri-series begins
United States and Scotland arrive in Kathmandu chasing the League 2 title, while Nepal fight to keep their ODI status alive.
Trump says Iran ceasefire is ‘on life support’ as hopes for a deal fade
Tehran demands compensation, an end to attacks and reopening of oil exports, while disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz push crude prices higher and deepen concerns over the conflict’s global impact.
American climber dies in avalanche while descending Makalu
The 53-year-old climber was caught in an avalanche between Camp II and Camp III at an altitude of around 7,200 metres, police said.
Can gifts replace parental presence?
In many households today, parental love is measured through what can be provided materially instead of emotionally.
At Mcube, the movement and memory of jatras come alive
Rooted in childhood experiences, Pradip Kumar Bajracharya’s paintings portray festivals as both communal celebrations and personal recollections.
Kajal Shrestha’s fighting career ended. Her taekwondo journey didn’t
The taekwondo champion was forced to retire halfway through her career. Now she dreams of reaching the big stages again—this time as an international referee and mentor.
Nepal enters global top 20 in outsourcing competitiveness index
Strong English skills and low labour costs help Nepal outperform 174 countries, though experts warn policy uncertainty and weak digital infrastructure could limit growth.
Landless squatters descend on Kathmandu to protest evictions
Protesters from all seven provinces accuse the government of displacing communities without resettlement plans.
Nine years on, BRI in Nepal remains a promise unfulfilled
Nepal has little to show for the BRI beyond seminars, stalled negotiations, and a corruption-tainted airport project.
Nepal outlines 7 percent growth ambition under broad reform agenda, challenges remain
Growth strategy focuses on governance overhaul, capital mobilisation, and digital economy expansion.
SEE results out: 65.98 percent students secure grades
Last year, 271,299 students passed the SEE, with a pass rate of 61.81 percent.
Temporary shelter away from Capital disrupts jobs, schooling and daily life for displaced families
Around 100 squatter families from Kathmandu have been housed at a Nepal Red Cross facility in Budol, Kavrepalanchok.
US-Iran stalemate lifts oil prices as Hormuz closure persists
Brent crude oil futures lost some strong early gains on Monday to trade nearly 2 percent higher at around $103 a barrel, as the deadlock left the Strait of Hormuz largely closed.
Supreme Court issues interim order staying government move to scrap civil service trade unions
The order effectively prevents the immediate implementation of the government’s move to dissolve civil service trade unions until further proceedings in the case.
Nepal receives Rs7 billion in remittances daily
Stronger dollar, shift to Western labour markets and growing use of formal digital channels help Nepal post a record Rs209.75 billion in monthly remittance earnings.
Two test positive as evacuation of virus-hit cruise ship nears completion
Three people have died since the start of the outbreak - a Dutch couple and a German national.
EditorialNepal must unshackle itself from global oil markets
The challenge now is to extend the EV revolution to every segment of society.
Government unveils plans to boost IT exports and digital economy
Policies and programmes for 2026-27 prioritises AI, remote work, digital infrastructure and technology-driven growth.
Moving from high-stakes exams to engaging, effective education
The government should make high school education more engaging and effective.
Balen’s path to ‘creative destruction’ for a new beginning
His reform agenda aims to dismantle decades of corruption and inefficiency in Nepal’s political system.
President Paudel presents government’s policies and programmes
The policy document for fiscal year 2026-27 focuses on jobs, technology, investment, governance reform and social protection.
Tuin Khola landslide threat persists as monsoon nears
Delayed mitigation efforts continue to endanger traffic along the Narayanghat-Mugling road. Prolonged closures also disrupt travel and supplies to Kathmandu.
UN experts urge Nepal to halt forced evictions in Kathmandu corridors
Rights experts express concern over displacement, short notice periods and reported deaths during the demolition drive.
Shah’s outfit flip sparks social media buzz amid political scrutiny
A sudden switch from black to white attire on Saturday goes viral, drawing attention amid recent policy controversies and debates over the Prime Minister’s governance style.
Is the UN irrelevant?
The world body has failed in its core task but needs to be strengthened to address global challenges.
What the prime minister’s asset disclosure tells us about Nepal’s quietly growing influencer economy
Creators in Nepal pulled in Rs 3.53 billion from digital platforms last fiscal year, and the current year is already on track to surpass it.
Earthquake survivors in Karnali still stuck in temporary shelters after two and a half years
Delays in reconstruction, disputes over beneficiary lists and bureaucratic deadlock have left thousands of families facing a third monsoon in makeshift huts.
Trump and China’s Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI
Trump is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday, ahead of talks set to take place Thursday and Friday. It will be his first trip to China since 2017.
Sports ministry warns NSC over inaction on complaints against cricket body
The Ministry of Youth and Sports issued a final warning to National Sports Council, citing failure to act on anti-graft body’s directives related to Cricket Association of Nepal.
CTEVT shake-up: Career official dismissed, political appointee stays
A government decision removes a senior bureaucrat, but leaves a political appointee untouched, prompting questions over consistency.
Thailand’s former PM Thaksin freed from prison
The former Thai premier was released on parole after serving part of a reduced prison sentence, returning to a political landscape where his family’s influence and party dominance have weakened.
Turkish Airlines landing gear fire shuts Kathmandu airport for 98 minutes
All flights at Tribhuvan International Airport were suspended after the aircraft caught fire in its right main landing gear following landing. Two passengers sustained minor injuries.
A printmaker’s tribute to Bhagwan Bahal
Inspired by festivals and Newa Buddhist heritage, Samjhana Rajbhandari transforms nostalgia into woodcut prints at Gallery 108.
The Nepali racer chasing adrenaline in Thailand’s Gymkhana circuit
Supported by her family and racing team, Brisha Shrestha hopes her journey will encourage more women in Nepal to enter motorsport.
West Asia conflict could reverse Nepal’s human development gains: UNDP
Report warns prolonged West Asia conflict may deepen poverty, disrupt remittance flows, raise food and fertiliser costs, and slow Nepal’s economic growth.
Two decades since peace accord, wartime IEDs still haunt villagers
Children are particularly vulnerable as they might come in contact with abandoned explosives.
Upper house parties mull rejecting key ordinances
Opposition parties are united against at least two ordinances related to the Constitutional Council and dismissal of public officials.
Surging fuel prices are squeezing Nepal’s middle class
As conflict in West Asia drives up petrol and diesel prices, those who depend on two-wheelers and public transport are bearing the heaviest burden — but the switch to electric remains out of reach for most.
EditorialPM’s policy of not meeting foreign officials needs more nuance
Prime Minister Shah need not meet every foreign official. But a blanket refusal may not be a wise policy.
Election victory or mandate?
Whether the RSP will govern as if it has won an electoral victory or received a mandate remains to be seen.
Q&A: Nepal wants a politics-free bureaucracy. Its methods are deeply political
Umesh Mainali, who chaired the Public Service Commission, says the Balendra Shah government’s ordinance-driven purge is legally risky, institutionally damaging, and likely to backfire.
As displaced families languish in Banepa holding centre, children watch the school year pass them by
As authorities conduct verification and resettlement screening, dozens of displaced children remain stranded in a temporary holding centre away from their classrooms.
Vehicles reach Dumling on Darchula-Tinkar road section of Mahakali corridor
The 12-kilometre track opened by the army is expected to improve access to transport, health care, education and essential supplies in the remote Byans region.
Passengers begin evacuating from cruise ship hit by hantavirus
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended a 42-day quarantine for all passengers from the boat from Sunday.
Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end
The Kremlin has said peace talks brokered by US President Donald Trump’s administration were on pause.
Flash floods tear through Salyan villages, damaging roads, water supply projects and farms
Torrential rain swelled rivers and streams in Salyan district, washing away infrastructure, cutting off transport links and disrupting water supplies for hundreds of families.
Bridge ends years of deadly river crossings for Chepang villages
In the hills of Chitwan, residents say the new crossing over the Kayar River could transform daily life in communities long cut off during the monsoon.
Cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak arrives in Tenerife
The passengers, none of whom has displayed signs of infection, will be tested by Spanish health authorities to ensure they remain asymptomatic and then transported to land in small boats.
Crowds flock to Kamalpokhari on weekend
Visitors gather in large numbers as seasonal blooms draw people to the popular site.