Government turns to tax arrears recovery to meet ambitious revenue target
The government aims to recover more than Rs100 billion from long-pending tax arrears to help meet its Rs1.405 trillion revenue target for the next fiscal year through a tax settlement scheme.
Central Zoo to reopen on Friday as environmental samples test negative for bird flu
The zoo has been closed since June 19 following an outbreak of the deadly virus among vultures, owls, swans and other rare birds, as well as a jungle cat and civets housed at the facility.
1,115 Nepali caregivers clear Israel selection process for long-term care jobs
Israel had opened applications for 2,300 caregiver positions, but only 1,115 candidates met all eligibility criteria after the selection process.
Predatory lending victims set three conditions for agreement
Protesters demand the annulment of fraudulent loan documents, official recognition of the crime and a written commitment to enact a stronger law.
Technical glitch disrupts online land services
A fault in the Department of Land Management and Archives’ public access system has delayed land transactions and other services for two days.
Cabinet restores personal secretaries for lawmakers
The decision reverses a policy introduced by the Sushila Karki government after the Gen Z movement and allows federal lawmakers to appoint personal secretaries once again.
How Bangladeshi jobseekers are trafficked into Cambodia’s scam compounds
Returnees recount being recruited with false job offers, stripped of their passports and forced to scam people inside heavily guarded compounds.
Talks with predatory lending victims end without agreement
Negotiations in Bara ended in a deadlock after both sides remained firm on their positions over a proposed written agreement.
Scooter rider found dead four days after being swept away by flood
Mahesh Karki, 30, was carried away with his scooter by the swollen river while travelling from Kathmandu to Hetauda. His body was recovered after search teams excavated sand from the riverbed.
Government tightens procurement law with penalties, faster bidding and pricing reforms
The revised law introduces tougher penalties for misuse of public funds and replaces the lowest-bid system with an average bid method
Notorious killer elephant tracked again after fatal attacks in Chitwan
Wildlife officials dart and fit satellite collar on wild bull elephant ‘Dhurbe’ after a 10-day search, hoping to prevent further deadly encounters with people.
US strikes Iran again as Tehran warns of ‘existential war’ with America
US widens offensive against Iranian military assets as Tehran threatens retaliation and regional tensions continue to escalate.
Argentina late show sinks England and sets up World Cup final against Spain
Argentina overturned a second-half deficit as Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scored in the final minutes to seal a dramatic comeback win, with Lionel Messi once again playing a decisive role in their march to the World Cup final against Spain.
Theatre review: A world beyond the obvious in ‘Guliyo Shyau’
Through playful defiance, the play reminds children that there is rarely one right answer.
Breaking the myths around PMOS and fitness
Strength training and balanced nutrition can help women with PMOS improve insulin sensitivity and long-term health.
They came, they saw, they left: The coaches Nepal couldn’t keep
From world-renowned tacticians to rising managers, foreign coaches have found Nepal’s football bureaucracy a tougher opponent than any on the pitch.
Lone woman earning a livelihood offering horse rides to highland visitors
At 26, Asha BK has carved out a place in a male-dominated horseback tourism business, guiding visitors across the alpine meadows of Bukipatan while preserving a generations-old family occupation.
Europe emerges as major destination for Nepali workers as Gulf uncertainties grow
Over 53,000 Nepalis secured new labour approvals for 24 European countries in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year of 2025-26.
Government’s big moves hit judicial wall
From the Property Inquiry Commission to ad policy and Nepal Airlines appointments, a string of executive actions has been suspended, overturned or subjected to judicial scrutiny within the administration's first three months.
Banks sit on Rs1.56 trillion in excess liquidity as weak credit demand persists
Weak credit demand, sluggish economic activity and robust remittance-driven deposit growth leave lenders flush with funds, raising questions over the economy’s recovery.
EditorialNo party is free of blame for weakening federalism
The legacy parties’ criticism of the RSP is hollow given their own record of unstable provincial governments, delayed laws and centralisation.
Nepal to export 550MW more electricity to India under new agreement
Bilateral meeting agrees to increase export and import of power through Dhalkebar–Muzaffarpur and Dhalkebar–Sitamarhi transmission lines.
Why Indo-Pacific needs to be central to India’s foreign policy
As the US turns its focus away from the Indo-Pacific, countries in the region must unite as security actors to uphold a rule-based order.
Grey meets green: Rethinking urban infrastructure
It is becoming more evident that combining the conventional ‘grey’ infrastructure with nature-based ‘green and blue’ solutions renders cities resilient, liveable and sustainable.
Government’s two-day weekend cuts off telemedicine for migrant workers
Bir Hospital’s hotline now operates only during office hours on weekdays, so workers in over 46 countries no longer have access to timely medical advice on weekends and after hours.
Majid Ansari discharged from hospital after five days, questions legal basis of police detention
Ansari was among three Gen Z campaigners detained after reaching the centre to express support for the affected families.
Congress weighs ending power-sharing with UML in all provinces
NC leadership weighs new political arrangements after growing differences with UML over Gen Z protests and provincial governments.
Sudurpaschim Chief Minister Shah sacks four UML ministers
Move follows escalating budget dispute between ruling coalition partners, with province heading towards a possible new political alignment.
Babai river erosion puts five Gulariya villages at risk
Locals warn of possible inundation as halted flood-control works leave communities exposed during the monsoon.
Air India crash probe enters final stages after cockpit recorder, psychology reviews
India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau says key investigative work has been completed, but engine data analysis and organisational assessments are still pending before conclusions are finalised.
Farmers dump tomatoes in protest at Maitighar
Vegetable growers accuse the government of neglecting domestic agriculture through inadequate subsidies and import-oriented policies.
Government outsourcing plan sparks protests by contract workers
Contractual staff fear losing their jobs after a task force proposes replacing contract support staff with a public company or outsourced service providers.
Government pushes ten percent scholarship rule across universities
Prime Minister Balendra Shah directs newly appointed vice-chancellors to enforce free scholarships for disadvantaged and meritorious students while curbing political activities on campuses.
Organic farmers show way beyond Nepal’s fertiliser crisis
As farmers struggle with shortages of chemical fertilisers during the paddy season, growers in Chitwan and Palpa are turning to green manure, compost and locally produced organic inputs to maintain yields and restore soil health.
Four Congress ministers resign from Karnali government
Congress ministers step down from the UML-led provincial cabinet but the party has not withdrawn its support to Chief Minister Yam Lal Kandel’s government.
Death toll in Thai pub fire rises to 32, officials say, with dozens still in hospital
Authorities believe the fire was probably sparked by an electrical short circuit in a ceiling air conditioner.
Trump resumes Iran port blockade and threatens strikes on energy targets
Trump warns of attacks on power plants and bridges as US reinstates naval blockade, raising fears of wider regional conflict and further disruption to global energy supplies.
Spain’s anaconda grip crushes French World Cup dream
European champions overwhelm France to reach their first World Cup final since 2010 and move within one win of a historic World Cup-European Championship double
Movie review: ‘Bhagdaud’ runs in circles
Himal Upreti’s social drama mistakes harassment for romance, crime for comedy and sudden remorse for redemption.
What I Watch Online: Sworniem Vaidya
Vaidya is a producer, composer, and writer. Her new song ‘Geru’ was released on July 3.
Nepal targets exports worth 20 percent of GDP in two years, but experts call goal unrealistic
Updated plan aims to narrow down the trade deficit by boosting exports, diversifying products and markets, but economists and exporters say policy bottlenecks make the target unattainable.
Rayamajhi gets four years in prison, Khand two in fake Bhutanese refugee scam
The district court determines sentences for 16 convicts, saying the organised fraud tarnished Nepal’s international image and constituted offences against the state.
Victims of usurious lending demand action, not assurances
Protesters demand cancellation of fraudulent loan documents, return of seized property, tougher laws and a special tribunal, and say they will march to Kathmandu unless demands are heeded.
RSP lawmakers turn critical after Balendra Shah government completes 100 days
Ruling party MPs raise concerns over ministers’ conduct and question whether the government is living up to its promise of good governance.
EditorialCarrier of diseases
Widespread faecal contamination of drinking water is a sign of state’s failure to meet people’s basic needs.
The new Great Game played with stones
Contrary to the naive expectations of critics, regime stability is not in danger—for now. RSP’s two strongmen need only rein in their minions who churn out a daily controversy to dominate the news cycle.
What a US-China reset means for Nepal
Kathmandu should utilise any geopolitical breathing space created by a reset in major-power relations.
Minister Khanal urges UK to address Gurkha veterans’ longstanding grievances
Nepal seeks an early resolution to the equal pay and pension dispute ahead of another round of tripartite talks.
Rs26.39 million returned to 1,754 cooperative victims in two months
Depositors from 10 of the 23 cooperatives declared crisis-ridden by the government have received partial refunds. Victims allege the payout process remains unfair.
Government decides to implement all commission reports on loan sharking
Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting also appointed Maheshwor Bhakta Shrestha as the executive chairperson of Nepal Airlines Corporation.