IMF flags rising crypto adoption in Nepal despite ban, urges close monitoring
Fund warns of growing stablecoin and crypto flows, calls for regulatory framework to safeguard financial stability; praises reforms in cooperative sector oversight and governance.
People from 11 high JE-burden districts to be vaccinated
Chitwan, Kailali, Tanahun, Dang, Jhapa, Kapilvastu, Morang, Rupendehi, Sunsari, Rautahat and Sarlahi are among the worst-affected districts.
Sudan Gurung returns as home minister, Mahabir Pun gets technology ministry
Gurung resigned under the weight of allegations over share investments and business links. Less than two months later, a government probe paved the way for his return.
England’s Spence to wear protective mask at World Cup after broken jaw
The Tottenham Hotspur player sustained the injury in a collision with Chelsea striker Liam Delap and had to wear a mask in their final match of the season against Everton.
‘Balen shoes’ craze gives Nepali footwear brands a boost
Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s choice of Goldstar sneakers sparks a surge in demand, boosts visibility for domestic footwear brands, and renews calls for policy support to strengthen local manufacturing.
Trump says US helicopter pilots who went down in Strait of Hormuz are fine
The incident happened a day after Iran and Israel said they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from Trump, though Tehran warned it would resume hostilities if Israel continued to hit Hezbollah in Lebanon.
High in the Himalayas, Helambu local body demands climate justice
An executive meeting at 4,200 metres spotlights melting glaciers and drying water sources while promoting sustainable tourism at Chhyati Ghang.
Nepal, India launch digital remittance service for migrant workers
Workers can now send money across the border through mobile banking apps, reducing reliance on remittance agents and informal channels.
China’s Xi vows unwavering support for North Korea’s Kim in rare Pyongyang visit
Beijing and Pyongyang agree to strengthen strategic ties, with Xi pledging continued support for Kim Jong Un and North Korea’s development interests.
Tracing Madhesh between memory and modernity
Artist Hare Ram Yadav’s ‘From Siraha to Kathmandu’ captures a region negotiating change, where village traditions and agricultural transformations coexist in complex ways.
Understanding menopause beyond the physical symptoms
From anxiety and irritability to low self-esteem, menopause can affect many aspects of a woman’s life. Early support and self-care can make a difference.
Nepal’s pride projects dogged by delays and repeated extensions
From irrigation projects launched decades ago to highways and transport corridors, many national pride projects remain unfinished after repeated deadline extensions and billions of rupees spent.
Inside the mission of Everest’s first mountain rangers
Stationed at Camp II, Nepal’s first Everest rangers monitor climbers, enforce waste rules and tackle growing garbage on the peak.
After India outreach, RSP chief moves to defuse House deadlock
Rabi Lamichhane held consultations with PM Shah Sunday, and convened an all-party meeting Monday in a bid to end parliamentary standoff.
EditorialUniversal health coverage needs more state support
Every Nepali should have access to essential health services, regardless of their financial status.
Why the Dalit movement needs to talk about humiliation
The Dalit movement must move beyond traditional narratives and adopt new ones, mainly humiliation, in accordance with the changing realities.
Nepal relies on its geography to lure visitors. It can do far more
The question is no longer whether Nepal has the assets, but whether it has the institutional discipline to negotiate their value.
The cost of domestic remittances ban
Rather than shutting down domestic remittance services entirely, the central bank should consider constructive reforms.
Foreign Minister Khanal to visit China after India trip in push for diplomatic balance
Talks in China will focus on infrastructure, trade deficit, connectivity, tourism, and Belt and Road projects to strengthen bilateral ties, officials said.
Weak arbitration defence costs government billions
State agencies’ ineffective counterclaims in disputes with construction firms have resulted in losses of at least Rs 5.5 billion over five years.
Advanced technology is transforming archaeological conservation in Lumbini
During a four-week training last month, a team of archaeologists conserved 100 historical objects discovered within the Lumbini area.
Seattle World Cup barge gives soccer’s global language a waterfront home
The barge commemorates a campaign by the RAVE Foundation, the clubs’ charitable arm, to build 52 mini soccer pitches in communities around Washington state where children had nowhere to play.
Nepal crowned Asian Games T20 Qualifiers champions after rain-hit final
Sher Malla takes four wickets before Kushal Bhurtel’s 65 powers Nepal ahead of the DLS par score against Hong Kong in Singapore.
Government moves to appoint university heads through open competition
Education and health authorities have begun the process for merit-based appointments for vice-chancellors and other senior officials.
Earthquake of magnitude 7.8 strikes off southern Philippines, 32 feared dead
The disaster came eight months after the Philippines suffered its deadliest tremor in 12 years, when a shallow 6.9 magnitude quake hit off the central island of Cebu, killing 79 people.
Government considers new bills as ordinances face uncertainty
The government is discussing fresh legislation as eight ordinances remain pending in Parliament, with opposition parties seeking their rejection and several key provisions already implemented.
Building change from the ground up
Through Heart of Nepal, Aishworya Shrestha works alongside marginalised communities to strengthen education, livelihoods, and women’s leadership on their own terms.
More than a children’s tale
‘Shyal Singha’ uses the story of a jackal raised among lions to address contemporary concerns about identity and alienation.
Startups came, took loans and vanished. Now borrowing isn’t easy
Nearly 1,500 startups have received subsidised government loans over the past three fiscal years, but entrepreneurs say weak policies, poor targeting and lack of long-term support have left little visible impact.
Is Prime Minister Balendra Shah using social media to evade accountability?
At a time when the government is courting one controversy after another, the prime minister’s digital footprint has channelled public energy into superficial online disputes, observers say.
Chaos at Bir Hospital after office-bearers removed
No reagents available for crucial tests, CT scan services halted for a month, and the hospital pharmacy is running short of most medicines.
EditorialWhy are members of old parties deserting?
Surging frustration among members and cadres is threatening to wash away the foundations of established parties.
Nepal’s AI budget: The right instinct, and the trap inside it
AI is not a simple software product. It looks much more like an electricity grid, and whoever does not own the foundation must rent it forever.
David Marriott Thinks Nepal Is Ready. Is Nepal?
The chair of the world’s largest hotel company makes the case for luxury hospitality as a development tool—and lays out what governments, including Nepal’s, need to deliver.
Nepal’s postal service searches for a new role in the digital age
Once the backbone of communication, the postal system now relies largely on government business.
Women are often at the centre of Nepali films. Why are men still telling most of their stories?
A debate over an all-male film pitch panel has reopened deeper questions about power, representation and who gets to shape women’s narratives.
After BJP’s historic win in West Bengal, what lies ahead for the Gorkhaland dream
The BJP’s first-ever majority government in West Bengal has revived hopes of a separate Gorkhaland state among Nepali-speaking communities in Darjeeling and adjoining regions.
Nepali developer launches three mobile games to promote innovation and research
Apil Karki’s new App Store titles aim to encourage creativity, problem-solving and research among students, professionals and aspiring innovators.
World Cup greats Argentina, Brazil, Germany win friendlies days before kick-off
Four-times world champions Germany secured a ninth win in a row with a 2-1 victory over World Cup co-hosts United States in Chicago.
Spiny babbler recorded in Madhesh Province for first time
Ornithologists say the rare bird, found only in Nepal, has now been confirmed across all seven provinces after a sighting in Bara district.
No third-party role sought in border dispute with India, FM Khanal clarifies
Says Nepal is only seeking British archival documents for historical reference, not mediation.
Daraz Nepal trims workforce amid South Asia restructuring
Around 30 employees have been laid off in recent weeks as the Alibaba-backed e-commerce platform seeks to streamline operations and strengthen profitability.
US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies’ reconstruction, source says
The source on Saturday did not specify what kind of assets the Treasury was examining. The language used to describe the new measures did not appear limited to frozen assets.
SMART STAYS: Budget-friendly neighbourhoods for Nepali students in New Delhi
A look at student living in the Indian capital city, from busy university districts to quieter residential areas.
FICTION PARK: The luxury of pain
A dreamer abandons a system that cannot understand her, carrying only the lessons of loss.
Women are often at the centre of Nepali films. Why are men still telling most of their stories?
A debate over an all-male film pitch panel has reopened deeper questions about power, representation and who gets to shape women’s narratives.
Nepal, India to operationalise cross-border digital payments
Signing follows delegation-level talks between Foreign Minister Khanal and his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar in New Delhi on Saturday.
The poetic exploration of ecological anguish
The urgent issues of ecological catastrophe in Nepal are receiving less priority from the government, political parties and agencies.
Good intentions aren’t enough. It is vital to rethink what it means to help
Foreign volunteers may mean well, but their altruism could perpetuate unequal power dynamics.
Nepalis making treacherous trip to Europe through the Balkan route
More than a hundred Nepalis are currently stranded in Trieste on the Italian-Slovenian border. This migration process has become almost routine.