500 documents vanished from the foreign ministry. Nepal never followed the trail
In 2009, half a thousand blank travel documents disappeared from the ministry’s store section. Fifteen years later, a chargesheet over Tibetan refugees' travel papers has forced investigators back to a case they left unfinished.
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan back in jail after shorter-than-expected hospital visit
Khan was examined at the state-run Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences hospital, rather than the private Shifa International Hospital mentioned by the court.
RSP appoints Pramod Neupane as organisation department chief, Jagdish Kharel as spokesperson
Central committee meeting names new office-bearers and department heads, and expands party secretariat.
A mother came for a citizenship copy. Her son signed it
Keshab Prasad Oli, an assistant CDO in Rukum West, found himself issuing a replacement certificate to his mother.
Agro Thai Foods to sponsor Nepal Police Club teams for three years
The deal covers the club’s men’s and women’s volleyball and football teams, as well as its cricket squads.
EditorialWhy we should protect Nepal’s pluralism from opportunists
The country’s hard-won secular compromise must not be sacrificed on one man’s quest for political survival.
Nepal’s DDC ghee makes its debut in Dubai
The first 600 kg shipment is part of a deal to export at least 50,000 kg of ghee a year.
Too many aspirants leave Sudurpaschim chief minister struggling to fill cabinet
The Nepali Communist Party has 12 lawmakers seeking five available posts as Chief Minister Bhatta works to balance competing claims.
Trump wants a new meeting with Kim Jong Un. North Korea says not so fast
North Korea says Trump’s outreach cannot be separated from its security concerns, nuclear programme and demands for a fundamental shift in US policy.
Transport remains blocked in Simara despite deal over rape-murder of three-year-old
Five-point agreement promises relief for the family, prosecution of all involved and action against police accused of negligence, but the victim’s relatives reject it and demand the home minister’s presence.
Lawmakers want to shrink the central bank governor’s term. Critics say that could open the door to political interference
A parliamentary panel has proposed cutting the tenure from five years to three, with a possible two-year extension based on performance — a change ex-governors warn could leave the bank exposed to political pressure just when it needs stability.
US says it will impose ‘toughest sanctions in history’ on Iran
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington will unveil its toughest-ever sanctions on Iran next week, as President Donald Trump threatens economic penalties against countries helping Tehran.
Landslide survivors spend week at health post as relief remains stalled
Multiple landslides block road at dozens of places, leaving 20 survivors without adequate food, clothes and other essentials.
What Happens When Real Technocrats Take the Wheel?
With Swarnim Wagle and Biswo Nath Poudel at the helm, Nepal has a rare opportunity to end the historical tug-of-war between fiscal ambition and monetary caution.
Ronda Zelezny-Green on how Nepal’s teachers are using AI ‘almost blindly’
The AI-in-education specialist and the research lead for the British Council’s AI4ED project says Nepal must focus on teacher training and AI sovereignty as the technology enters classrooms.
‘What Empire Took, What Empire Left’ confronts the politics of museums, borders, and return in South Asia
Eleven artists examine the journeys of South Asia’s displaced cultural heritage.
Nepal’s journalism classrooms are emptying out
A shrinking media industry, low pay and insecure jobs are pushing students to other fields and overseas, say teachers and media professionals.
RSP chair Lamichhane tells CIAA to act if government officials obstruct its work
Chief anti-graft commissioner Rai admits the government had engaged them in a discussion on passport prosecution.
Only 53 percent of UML workers renew party membership
More than 327,000 members have yet to renew, as party leaders cite dissatisfaction, few opportunities for young cadres and a push to clean up outdated membership rolls.
Time to introduce charter schools in Nepal?
After decades of politicisation and neglect, Nepal’s public education system needs radical systemic and structural reforms.
It takes a global village
Billions in deposits, a booming tech sector, and rising remittances show Nepal is an engine of enterprise.
Registrar vacancies delay budget approvals at major universities
More than a month into the new fiscal year, lack of spending authorisation hampers work.
IMF mission chief Sarwat Jahan: Nepal’s economy became more stable in last four years
IMF mission chief says Nepal has strengthened its economic buffers and institutions after years of shocks, but must now focus on private investment, job creation and inclusive growth.
An ever-booming Nepali diaspora is being served by severely understaffed missions
Heavy consular workloads are keeping diplomats busy with routine services instead of trade, investment and economic diplomacy.
Karnali villagers wait for a border fair they cannot afford to miss
Many residents of Nepal’s remote northern frontier depend on seasonal Chinese markets for cheaper food and daily essentials. There’s no certainty over whether, or when, such fairs would be held this year.
Kiran Thapa Magar sworn in as Bagmati chief minister, forms seven-member Cabinet
Thapa Magar takes charge after a prolonged political tussle.
Full or constitutional? Supreme Court split over bench for asset probe case
Nepal Bar Association objects to moving the case from a three-justice full bench to the constitutional bench, raising questions over judicial procedure and bench selection.
Blocked roads delay relief for Rolpa landslide victims
Supplies collected by various organisations remain stranded along the route to Kotalbara, a week after 13 people were killed.
Bhutan proposes Topgay as next SAARC secretary general
Member states may discuss his nomination at a SAARC meeting on September 25 in New York
Russian ballistic missiles kill 12 in Ukraine’s Kyiv, spark fires
The Russian defence ministry said Moscow attacked Kyiv and the surrounding region with airstrikes and drones, hitting facilities producing drone components, a military depot and a logistics hub, as well as other targets.
Prince Harry and Meghan to move back to Britain, media reports say
It was not long before cracks in their relationship with the rest of the royal family began to emerge. Two years later in March 2020, they announced they would step down from official duties and move to the US.
Rice transplanting improves on last year’s pace
Transplanting has reached 97.48 percent, up from 94 percent last year, with Madhesh making the biggest gain and officials expecting higher production.
Dharma Gautam on BP Koirala's enduring legacy
Writer Gautam recalls Koirala’s influence on his reading, writing, and political thinking—and the memories behind his new book ‘BP Ra Bidrohka Ti Din’.
Why is Deuba embracing the Hindu agenda he once blocked?
Analysts argue the move reflects the former Congress president’s desperate bid to reclaim relevance, not a genuine shift in values.
Teen goes viral after asking ex-PM Dahal to fix her village bridge
Sadiksha Oli’s video appeal to “Prachanda Baje” has garnered more than 1.3 million views, while her drone footage of cattle and mushrooms has also captivated viewers.
EditorialThe judiciary needs trust, not another dispute
The judiciary cannot afford another prolonged institutional dispute when thousands of cases remain pending.
Nepal probes foreign doctors over suspected ghost faculty at medical colleges
Nepal Medical Council officials suspect medical colleges present foreign doctors only during inspections to secure approval for more MBBS seats.
CIAA intensifies probe into personal secretaries of former prime ministers Oli, Deuba, Dahal
The anti-graft body has written to more than 20 agencies seeking details of the three individuals’ finances and assets.
Ex-Gorkhas seek recruitment revival as Indian Army chief visits Nepal
Veterans raised the recruitment freeze directly with Gen Dheeraj Seth in Pokhara, but the Agnipath scheme was left off the formal agenda of his meetings with Nepal’s top officials.
Women face higher risk of death in Nepal’s tiger attacks
Tigers killed 141 people between 2010 and 2024, while nearly 70 percent of attacks occurred in buffer zones of national parks.
The relentless cycle of politics as usual
Everyone needs downtime, but a country facing multiple crises can scarcely afford a head of government who tunes out every evening.
What the US FMF grant means for Nepal’s fleet
As Nepal diversifies its aviation fleet with upcoming Bell helicopter deliveries, lessons from grounded Mi-17s underscore the need for domestic technical self-reliance.
Indian Army chief Seth returns home after four-day Nepal visit
President Ramchandra Paudel conferred the honorary rank of general of the Nepali Army on the Indian Army chief Seth, on Monday.
High Court orders police not to arrest journalist Kishor Shrestha
Fearing potential arrest while the Press Council was still reviewing the complaint, Shrestha had moved the High Court seeking a writ of prohibition.
Shahi wins confidence vote to lead Karnali government
The Nepali Communist Party leader secured 21 votes in the 40-member provincial assembly, with 13 lawmakers voting against him and two remaining neutral.
No basic diet for young ANFA athletes
With the government ordering the suspended national football body to halt financial transactions, the young athletes are forced to rely on little more than plain rice and biscuits.
Satu makes a comeback as a healthy urban snack
Once a humble village staple, satu is finding a new market among health-conscious urban consumers, with producers expanding into supermarkets and even overseas markets.
Nepal’s crackdown on businessmen can’t have it both ways
Balendra Shah’s administration has every right to dismantle corruption and business-politician collusion. But it should ask whether the cost of its methods will be borne by an economy already desperate for investment.
Lamichhane urges RSP lawmakers to uphold parliamentary decorum
RSP chair asks MPs to avoid criticising opposition parties and says Prime Minister Balendra Shah will attend the next parliamentary party meeting.
Bara residents block highway over rape, murder of four-year-old girl
Protesters demand stern action against those arrested and relief for the victim’s family.