Sugar stocks were said to be sufficient. Prices are now surging
Nepal’s sugar stocks, once described as sufficient to meet demand for six months, are now under pressure as prices rise and the festive season approaches.
Nepal’s sugar stocks, once described as sufficient to meet demand for six months, are now under pressure as prices rise and the festive season approaches.
After 80 years, Nepal seeks to foster its US partnership on three strategic pillars—digital transformation, clean energy and widespread human capital.
The chief minister secured 57 votes in a provincial assembly session attended by 58 lawmakers, with opposition parties staying away from the vote.
A new plant in Jagadulla could alone produce up to 30 tonnes a year, while farmers hope a guaranteed market will revive commercial yak and chauri farming across the district.
We are making two changes, and we want to explain both plainly.
Aasif Sheikh hit 161 and shared a 220-run opening stand with Arjun Kumal as Nepal chased a rain-adjusted target of 228 in 28 overs.
The three Sunni Muslim-majority countries- Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan- signed the agreement, modelled on NATO’s collective-defence principle, in the Saudi holy city of Mecca this month.
Four to five people are testing positive daily in Darma, fuelling fears of a wider outbreak as shortages of testing kits force patients to seek care elsewhere.
Hom Bahadur Gharti went to Malaysia in search of work in 2002. He lost contact with his family, lived illegally for decades and returned this year after being found in a desperate condition.
The six-day event brings together more than 150 brands and over 200 stalls, showcasing new vehicles, auto components and financial services while highlighting the industry’s role in creating jobs.
National Assembly members criticise the government over rising insecurity, violence against girls and alleged pressure on the victim’s family during video filming.
Doctors have advised the prime minister to wear sunglasses to protect his eyes from bright light, while lawmakers have been told to keep dark glasses out of the House.
The move could affect up to 200,000 business and tourism visa holders who have applied for asylum, as the administration intensifies its broader crackdown on immigration.
As public outrage mounts over the Jeetpur-Simara case, law and home ministers outline legal reforms while clarifying why the death penalty remains out of reach.
New Zealand all-rounder helped Janakpur win the inaugural NPL title in 2024.
Court says government must ensure farmers are paid on time and warns that agreements should not become a tool to silence those without access to authorities.
Iran vows retaliation and warns of attacks on US interests and energy chokepoints as Washington expands sanctions, while China rejects pressure tactics and oil markets brace for further disruption.
From chemicals released by trees to the way greenery gives our minds a rest, nature may be doing more to our minds and bodies than simply helping us unwind.
‘Voices from the Himalayas’ examines the region beyond its mountains, focusing on its people, cultures and changing realities.
Government ministers, media organisations and social media users disclosed the identity of a three-year-old girl and her family despite laws barring the publication of details that could identify them.
Family, lawmakers and rights activists question whether police acted swiftly after the three-year-old was reported missing.
Senior party leaders push for structural and leadership changes, but party chair Oli refuses to back down.
With regional energy demands shifting, Nepal needs to ramp up transmission infrastructure and export agreements.
Why does a political figure who fought for democracy begin to resemble the very political culture his generation had fought against?
The celebration of Janai Purnima highlights an urgent need to critically examine traditions that uphold upper-caste dominance in Nepal.
New mothers worry about feeding their babies and children have been cut off from school. Fear of more landslides is keeping families from returning home.
A dispute over government price caps has left hospitals without vital chemotherapy drugs, but the medicines continue to circulate in the market.
Ambassador–designate Lins requested Foreign Minister Khanal to reconsider the decision.
The 18th edition of the auto show puts the spotlight on electric vehicles, locally assembled products and Nepal’s potential to develop an automobile industry.
The restricted list includes very large crude carriers, liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas tankers, and clean product vessels, among others.
Iko section along Tatopani highway reopens as authorities clear landslides; Liping repair works under way to clear containers stranded ahead of Dashain.
Video of a teenage suspect giving a statement in custody in case involving rape and killing of a toddler went viral on social media, prompting an internal police investigation.
The trial operation began on Monday, allowing cars, jeeps, and vans to use the tunnel from 9 am to 6 pm.
Footage of a minor giving a police statement has spread across social media, prompting scrutiny over a potential breach of privacy and investigation protocols.
‘NDTV Anviksha: Ideas Across Borders’ will bring together political leaders, policymakers, business figures and cultural voices from Nepal and India.
Police say Muskan Khatun allegedly killed the child amid a dispute with Rubina Khatun, the girl’s biological mother.
Beijing’s ‘Robot Olympics’ is showcasing rapid advances in autonomous machines, while Nepal, still largely a technology consumer, is exploring robotics for tourism, disaster response and industrial automation.
Washington prepares measures that could deepen Iran’s economic isolation, while Tehran weighs an oil cutoff that could further disrupt global energy supplies.
The government must challenge the systems that allow social ills such as rape to persist.
Shrestha’s camera became a way to understand masculinity, revisit childhood memories, and make sense of his relationship with the Valley.
In an interview with The Post, Sah argues that this systemic failure is part of a broader, deep-seated institutional and cultural crisis across the country.
Local farmers face a cruel double blow as they lose both their homes and the crops needed to feed their families, while officials warn of a food shortage.
Despite its pledge to tackle corruption, the government has yet to amend the CIAA Act to define ‘policy decisions’ and close a loophole that critics say shields high-level wrongdoing from probe.
Local governments resist federal encroachment, while private schools want policy certainty and teachers better pay and benefits.
Public outrage often focuses on harsher sentences or the death penalty, but structural reform, institutional accountability, and better survivor support are what's truly missing.
India’s electricity demand is projected to more than double over the next decade, but its rapid expansion of solar, wind, storage and nuclear power means Nepal cannot assume it will remain a captive market for its hydropower.
Buried under liabilities exceeding Rs5 billion, the factory has been unable to pay employees for 17 months.
For the poorest households, taking on debt may be particularly inappropriate when they lack the capacity to generate a reliable and sustainable return.
Kohalpur Municipality says it is verifying landless claims and promises permanent resettlement for genuine families.
The five-day World Humanoid Robot Games combine events modelled on human sports with those designed to test the robots in simulated factories, restaurants, offices and in emergency situations.