Policy uncertainty dents national economy, with stock market and imports hit hardest
Findings come at a time when economists and the private sector have increasingly questioned frequent policy changes by successive governments and regulators.
Findings come at a time when economists and the private sector have increasingly questioned frequent policy changes by successive governments and regulators.
Maximum bond raised to $20,000 for certain B1/B2 applicants
The grand finale, themed ‘Top of the World’, saw 24 finalists compete for the national titles.
Drawn in Group A with hosts Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, Nepal face exclusion if the ban remains beyond September 13.
A task force formed following a Supreme Court directive has recommended dedicated benches in district courts with heavy cooperative fraud caseloads to speed up trials and help victims recover their savings.
Nepal’s latest communal violence did not emerge overnight. A familiar mix of provocation, online misinformation, political neglect, and heavy-handed policing has turned isolated disputes into recurring flashpoints across the Madhesh.
Shashank Koirala will coordinate the 521-member committee as the faction prepares for an August 14 gathering, with leaders warning that failure to reach a unity deal could lead to the launch of a new political party.
Janakpur and Lahan restrictions removed after security review, while limits on gatherings remain in sensitive areas.
Market loses Rs80 billion in capitalisation as investors hold back amid uncertainty.
Administration eases restrictions in 10 local units after reviewing security situation following Dewanganj violence.
The agreement includes a commitment to begin the process of declaring 15-year-old Ganesh Yadav a national martyr, provide Rs1 million in relief, investigate the killing and offer a government job to a family member.
As Nepal honours Adikavi Bhanubhakta Acharya, experts revisit ‘Badhu Siksha’, arguing that its prescription for women deserves critical reading for its patriarchal worldview.
Sharanya Rajgopal's ‘Musafir Cafe’ outgrows its rom-com clichés to become a thoughtful meditation on love, ambition and the grace of moving on.
Yekendra Bahadur Rawal’s ‘Aghortantra’ proves that Nepal’s own myths and rituals can be as haunting as any gothic horror.
The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.
Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.
Nepal Oil Corporation blames temporary demand surge on the switch back to full 14.2 kg cylinders, while consumer rights activists accuse dealers of creating artificial shortages and overcharging customers.
Companies say former employees and insiders are walking away with proprietary code and turning it into rival products. Legal remedies remain slow, limited, and companies often suffer heavy losses before cases are resolved.
Since demand is excessively high and collection low, Human milk bank has been prioritising the infants with low weights and those critically ill for service.
Authentication failures have disrupted passport, banking and multiple other services for people who applied for national ID cards after July 1.
Prime Minister Shah met Madhesh leaders and lawmakers Friday, while home minister reached agreements with victims’ families in Sunsari and Siraha Thursday.
RSP chair begins consultations with political and community leaders before prime minister launches similar efforts after Sunsari violence spreads across Madhesh.
Following the recovery of two bodies, seven climbers were spotted via aerial drone footage on Broad Peak. But the search team says they can’t verify the identities of most of them — or confirm if they are still alive.
Armed Police Force seized 10 tonnes of smuggled sugar in a month, more than double the quantity confiscated a month earlier.
The former British special forces soldier climbed all 14 of the world’s 8,000-metre peaks in six months, becoming one of the most celebrated — and polarising — figures in modern mountaineering.
Hamas leaders held talks with mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Turkey on the second phase of Trump’s Gaza plan, as presented to them by his Board of Peace.
Authorities have banned assemblies of more than five people, rallies, demonstrations and other public gatherings within designated areas until Saturday morning.
Families of two youths killed in Kaptanganj firing await broader settlements with other victims’ families before holding a joint funeral.
The mass crossing into Ceuta, a tiny Spanish-held spit jutting into the Mediterranean from Morocco, caused shock and division in Europe.
Shoaib Nosherwani, Balochistan’s minister for mines and mineral development, earlier told Reuters that 36 people were in the collapsed part of the complex at the time of the explosion.
Sedatives, painkillers and other prescription medicines are being misused as intoxicants, exposing a new challenge for law enforcement and health workers.
Conflicts with people are growing as expanded forest land and climate change push the creatures into human settlements. There are solutions to try.
Som Kumar Tamang, 44, died after a missile hit a Chinese company building in northern Kuwait, becoming the second Nepali killed since the Iran-US-Israel conflict escalated across West Asia.
An international climbing team was hit by an avalanche on the 8,047-metre peak on Thursday. Here is what we know about the missing climbers, rescue efforts and the challenges facing search teams.
Search and rescue teams are continuing efforts on Pakistan’s 8,047-metre mountain after an avalanche struck an international expedition team.
Nepal’s rules are modelled on other parliamentary democracies. But rules matter only when the prime ministers answer questions — and the Speakers insist that they do.
Proposed legal changes would bar constitutional appointees from drawing pensions and state-funded perks simultaneously, following a Supreme Court directive issued in 2017.
A helicopter is set to fly off from the Pakistani city of Skardu and search operations are expected to start soon, the BBC has learned. Seven Summit official says hope of finding survivors alive is gradually fading.
Five days after the deadly Dewanganj incident, the government agrees to declare the victims martyrs, provide Rs1 million compensation to each family, ensure jobs for one family member each, and pursue an impartial investigation.
Rich in symbolism and meticulous craftsmanship, the exhibit ‘Traditional Paubha Paintings’ explores the narratives behind Nepal’s sacred painting tradition.
With government support falling far short of actual costs, athletes and associations are relying on personal contributions to prepare for the Asian Para Games.
Curfews in 4 districts. Ganesh Yadav killed in Golbazar.
The violence, which began after a dispute between two groups in Dewanganj Rural Municipality of Sunsari, has spread to parts of Saptari, Siraha, Dhanusha and Parsa, prompting curfews, fresh protests and heightened security deployment.
Leaders, civil society and citizens must reject division and rebuild trust in Tarai.
If Nepal is to continue enforcing silence and digital intimidation, the final reckoning will come from the streets.
Applicants seeking passports for South Korea’s EPS complain of long waits, technical glitches and missed deadlines as the department extends working hours to tackle the surge.
Addressing the nation, Balendra Shah pledges a transparent investigation, medical care for the injured and action against those spreading hate and misinformation.
A new World Bank report warns Nepal is warming faster than most South Asian countries, with heatwaves increasingly hurting workers, straining infrastructure and putting economic growth at risk.
The meeting of the Survey Officials’ Committee is scheduled to approve plans and budgets for constructing and repairing boundary pillars among others.
The case alleges that Joint Secretary Pushpa Raj Bhattarai approved Nepal-issued travel documents for five Tibetans from Indian refugee camps based on forged documents.