West Asia conflict puts Nepal’s remittance inflows at risk, raises economic concerns
Escalating tensions threaten remittance from Gulf countries, which account for nearly 40 percent of Nepal’s total inflows, along with jobs, trade and foreign exchange reserves.
Police arrest former Kathmandu CDO Chhabilal Rijal
Arrest linked to probe into alleged negligence during Gen Z protests.
Three million Indian officials to begin counting world’s largest population
With a population of more than 1.4 billion people, India overtook China in 2023, according to the United Nations Population Fund.
Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies
The paratroopers, based out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, add to the thousands of additional sailors, Marines and Special Operations forces sent to the region.
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How mindfulness reshapes body image
Focusing on the present moment can be a powerful way to break free from body dissatisfaction and reconnect with oneself.
A satire on illusion and identity
Mandala Theatre’s new production examines fame and the fragile truths behind self-made personas.
Madhesh top table at Men’s PM Cup
Madhesh and Army have seven points in four games. Madhesh have bested Army in net run rate.
Arena to test his Nepali team against Laos today
It will be Arena’s first international game as the head coach of Nepal. A former head coach of Laos, Arena wants to start his campaign with a win and make Nepali fans back home happy.
Money laundering probe widens as Deuba family remains abroad
Authorities intensify money laundering probe against Deuba, his family members and relatives.
Tiger conservation leaves families on forest fringes in peril
Between physical disability and the crushing weight of debt, survivors of tiger attacks in Banke and Bardiya are left to fend for themselves.
Planned ban on student unions sparks debate on fundamental right
The government aims to dismantle all political student unions in educational institutions within 60 days.
Oli and Lekhak to remain in custody for three more days
Division beach will hear their release petitions after the government furnishes written clarification.
Phewa Lake: PM’s push meets decades of encroachment, court orders, and costly reality
With the Shah government intent on clearing structures around the lake, Pokhara struggles to navigate the legal and financial labyrinth of restoring the iconic lake’s encroached shores.
EditorialAfter the apology
The government has great authority to improve the lives of marginalised groups.
An apology isn’t enough
The state has finally recognised its mistakes. But will this government hit the rigid caste structure?
Now comes the hard part
The combination of an overwhelming mandate with a chaotic international system requires strategic patience.
Congress factions parallel activities rattle party ranks
Dissident camp hosts lawmakers, uses official party letterhead. Thapa camp mulls disciplinary action.
Chinese firm to operate Nagdhunga tunnel despite Japanese reservations
Project officials say trial operations will begin by early May.
Banana prices soar in Kathmandu
Retail rates have hit Rs300 a dozen as import curbs over fungal disease cause shortages.
Police preparing to record statements of Oli and Lekhak from Tuesday
Officials say decision on modality of recording statements pending amid health and security concerns.
President summons federal parliament session on Thursday
Cabinet meeting forms taskforce to prepare discussion paper on constitutional amendment.
Government move to seize dormant accounts hits legal wall
Existing laws bar transfer of funds from private bank accounts to the state treasury.
Government recommends summoning federal parliament session on Thursday
Cabinet meeting also decides to form taskforce to prepare discussion paper on constitutional amendment.
Hill and mountain regions to receive moderate rain Tuesday
Met office issues yellow warning, meaning people need to stay alert to changing weather conditions.
Nepse drops by 118 points in two days
Recent political developments after high-profile arrest, global pressure led to the decline.
Supreme Court refuses interim relief to Oli, seeks grounds for detention
Show-cause order follows hearing on habeas corpus petition filed by the former prime minister’s wife.
Supreme Court issues show-cause order over Lekhak’s detention
The apex court order follows a habeas corpus petition filed by the former home minister’s wife.
Former energy minister Deepak Khadka hospitalised
Detained from Budhanilkantha, Khadka is under investigation as authorities secure remand for further probe.
Myanmar military chief Min Aung Hlaing steps down, eyes presidency
The 69-year-old general, who had commanded Myanmar’s armed forces since 2011, was one of two people named as vice-presidential candidates by lawmakers from the country’s newly convened lower house of parliament.
Gold price falls by Rs2,500 per tola; silver also declines
Domestic bullion mirrors global trends as prices slip from recent peaks.
Solar lights along Bhedetar–Sindhuwa section of Koshi Highway lie defunct
Damaged warning systems and lack of maintenance raise safety concerns as drivers report higher accident risks in fog-prone stretches.
Brent heads for record monthly jump as Houthi attacks widen Gulf conflict
Escalating West Asia tensions push oil prices higher as markets brace for further disruption to global supply routes.
Government sets 180-day deadline to clear stalled power deals, eyes export push
The plan prioritises clearing pending PPAs, boosting energy exports and reforming the power sector, but draws criticism for lacking focus on domestic electricity consumption.
Pakistan prepares to host peace talks as Iran accuses US of ground assault plans
Regional powers push for talks as US and Iran remain at odds over military escalation and ceasefire plans.
Lumbini Province Assembly member Rekha Sharma arrested in Kathmandu
Lawmaker held over alleged child labour case involving minor domestic worker.
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NCFT graduates stitch Nepal’s ecology into high fashion
Namuna College of Fashion Technology presents six sequences inspired by Nepal’s landscapes, expressed through experimental textiles and conceptual couture.
Exploring Nepali abstraction at Taragaon Next
‘Forms of Abstraction’ maps the journey of abstract art in Nepal as an evolving visual language.
Kattha exports rise on strong South Asian demand, raw material shortages persist
Growing consumption in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan boosts Nepal’s kattha trade, but limited supply of khair wood continues to constrain expansion.
Money laundering probe into Deuba, Dahal, Oli intensifies, former minister Khadka arrested
Department of Money Laundering Investigation pursues case after six months of preliminary enquiries, with CIB support, as probe covers top political leaders and past corruption cases.
Northern wheatear reappears in Nawalparasi after 43 years
The elusive migratory bird from the frozen north was spotted along the Narayani River on Saturday.
Can the government deliver on its ambitious 100-point roadmap?
In the work plan unveiled on Saturday, the Balendra Shah-led Cabinet aims to implement time-bound reforms, enhance service delivery, and address public grievances.
Democracy in the shadow of supermajority: Strong government, weak opposition
RSP’s historic mandate promises stability but analysts doubt a weak opposition can hold it accountable.
EditorialFollow due process
The government should have faith in the legal apparatus to handle Gen Z protest prosecutions.
Why Nepal’s economic diplomacy underperforms
Policy and strategy alone do not work when action is too little and too late.
Those in power now may avoid probe of their own action
The Karki Commission stepped outside its scope and its members failed to understand their primary mandate.
‘JD or Marco?’: Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs Rubio
The pair, widely viewed as potential successors to Trump, have been thrust into still-developing negotiations to end the war at a moment when the Republican Party is already weighing its post-Trump future.
Court allows seven-day remand of ex-minister Khadka in money laundering probe
Kathmandu District Court grants police custody for further investigation after arrest linked to burnt cash recovered during September protests.
Government plans burn wards in all provincial hospitals
Experts welcome decision, but stress sustained funding, trained manpower and strong political commitment.