Budget 2026-27: Big on ambition, shaky on the math
One wonders whether this is a budget that hands the poor a ten-rupee rebate, takes a hundred from their pocket, and returns thirty in concessions to the rich
One wonders whether this is a budget that hands the poor a ten-rupee rebate, takes a hundred from their pocket, and returns thirty in concessions to the rich
Organisers cite operational and technical challenges; drafted players to retain their places, new schedule to be announced later.
Intensified strikes follow days of warnings from Kyiv and Moscow as fighting escalates across major cities and energy infrastructure.
Meteorologists say Madhesh and Koshi provinces are likely to see hot conditions today as rain-bearing systems weaken, with only isolated showers expected in some areas.
Singh is accused of helping prepare fake documents to secure citizenship and other official papers.
Government data show a steady decline in public schools and enrollment, while private institutions continue to grow. Health indicators, however, have improved significantly over the past two decades.
Airee, Lamichhane and Bhurtel were picked in Sunday’s draft, but national team duties are likely to keep them out of the opening phase.
The proposed legislation would set strict timelines for land acquisition, environmental approvals and other procedures, while empowering a high-level committee led by prime minister to intervene in stalled projects.
Partial truce would halt attacks on Beirut and northern Israel, but fighting in southern Lebanon continues as Iran warns it could abandon peace talks with Washington.
Women who regularly use public transport say harassment remains a routine part of daily travel in the country. Yet only a small fraction of cases reach the police.
The timing of the 2026 tournament has presented a unique challenge. Many restaurateurs in Kathmandu say they are up for it, even if business prospects remain uncertain.
Words like ‘trauma’, ‘OCD’, and ‘gaslighting’ have become part of everyday vocabulary, often far removed from their clinical meanings.
Cultural practitioners see potential in the new allocations, yet doubts persist over funding priorities and long-term impact.
After 16 years in the national team, the midfielder finally scored her first international goal—adding another chapter to a career defined by leadership, sacrifice and consistency.
Company’s senior official meets communications minister in Kathmandu. Minister Timilsina says Starlink must follow Nepali law.
Experts cite local and global climate drivers, including El Niño and a weakening Atlantic circulation, behind Nepal’s increasingly erratic rainfall.
Prime Minister Shah’s border-related remarks and procedural disputes have repeatedly disrupted the budget session amid opposition protests and boycotts.
The geopolitical genie PM Shah has let loose with his statements will be hard to put back in the bottle.
If the court begins to look like a venue for political gain, people’s trust gradually turns into suspicion.
Nepal requires deeply trained, independent minds to manage a political system. That capacity comes solely from reading books.
Founder Abhijeet Dipke calls for protest against education minister as online movement channels youth anger over exam leaks, unemployment and inflation.
Government defends new tax as essential for power infrastructure upgrades, but experts and critics warn it could increase household costs and dampen electricity demand.
Anti-graft body has accused Mahara, his son and senior officials of facilitating the smuggling of nearly nine kilograms of gold hidden inside electronic cigarettes in 2022.
Officials say trees around enclosure could give leopards access to relocated blackbuck, reviving concerns shaped by past wildlife translocation failures in Chitwan.
With the inauguration of the service, Himalaya Airlines will become the first and only commercial carrier to operate direct scheduled flights on the Kathmandu–Shenzhen–Kathmandu route.
Across the region, technology companies are moving rapidly to develop artificial intelligence that can perform tasks previously done by humans.
The vehicle carrying passengers from Surkhet to Kalikot lost control and fell 300 metres downhill, police say.
Repeated deadline extensions fail to deliver progress on Balewa–Maldhunga section as officials cite delays and contractor promises completion within a month.
Farmers say subsidised machines are helpful for farming but often remain idle as repair services and technical knowledge are limited.
Student groups and Nepali Congress youth wing stage separate demonstrations in Kathmandu, accusing the prime minister of undermining national sovereignty.
Lawmakers demand apology and probe after controversial claim; Upper House adjourned till Tuesday.
As police continue to pursue cases stemming from the commission’s findings, rights watchdog recommendations have cast fresh doubt on the integrity of the inquiry and its conclusions.
Critics said Shah wrongly equated cross-border landholding and cultivation with territorial encroachment.
Party demands correction of prime minister’s statement and its removal from parliamentary records, saying Nepal has never occupied Indian territory.
The youths, operating under names such as “King of Balan” and “Killers Brother”, allegedly posted threatening videos on social media and repeatedly violated traffic rules.
More than 100 international delegates from 27 countries are attending the sixth edition of the event, which aims to strengthen Nepal’s global tourism presence and foster new business partnerships.
Arsenal had clinched the Premier League title prior to the final game of the season when they had an unassailable lead over second-placed Manchester City.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Monday it had targeted an air base used by the US for an attack on southern Iran, without identifying which base.
‘The Oldest Munro Bagger’, ‘The Anti Expedition’, and Nepali entries were among the winners as the festival concluded on Sunday.
In Taman village, a traditional village chief continues to regulate customs, seasonal livestock movement and community work.
Through Chori Beyond Borders, Krishma Subedi is building a space where Nepali women can dream beyond geographic boundaries without losing their sense of home.
‘Ekadeshma’ examines the emotional and cultural consequences of emigration.
The monkey problem is particularly severe in Baglung Municipality, Jaimini Municipality and Kathekhola Rural Municipality.
Health workers say teenage pregnancy, poor nutrition, and reliance on faith healers keep stillbirth figures stubbornly high.
With two more districts under its grip, the number of districts witnessing the deadly disease has reached 9 in the past five months.
Kohli’s unbeaten 75 powers defending champions Bengaluru to a comfortable five-wicket victory over Gujarat as disciplined bowling lays the foundation for a successful title defence.
The 390-km route connecting India and China through Nepal promises lower transport costs, stronger trade links, tourism growth and new investment opportunities, but experts say its success will depend on policy support and cross-border connectivity.
Importers say new levies could raise electric vehicle prices by Rs200,000 to over Rs10 million.
Cultivation across Nepal-India border stems from shifting rivers and missing pillars, not territorial seizure, say officials and former survey chiefs.
Fresh controversy surrounding the veteran journalist has revived debate over media ethics, privacy, accountability and the legacy of a 23-year-old tragedy.