National
Land subdivision halted again in 363 local levels over classification delays
By Seema Tamang Only 390 of Nepal’s 753 local levels have completed mandatory land classification, prompting the federal government to reinstate the suspension on land subdivision for a third time.
Tatopani, major trade route linking China, shut for six days leaving freight containers stranded
By Anish Tiwari The Kodari road section was disrupted on July 13 following a heavy landslide at Liping and major road subsidence near the Eco and Daklang areas.
How video calls have become the new daily ritual for lonely Nepali parents
By Arati Paudel As more young Nepalis build lives abroad, aging parents are relying on daily video calls to stay connected while grappling with the loneliness of an empty home.
Ambassadorial selection in final stretch
By Anil Giri Officials sifted through over 4,400 applications and have shortlisted a few hundred for the final stage of selection.
25 years on, Shuklaphanta displaced still await resettlement
By Bhawani Bhatta Hundreds of families uprooted by park’s expansion decades ago remain in limbo, living under plastic shelters as another monsoon arrives.
PM Shah announces withdrawal of proposed equity fee on education and health services
By Post Report The head of the government says the levy would have increased costs for the public, while reaffirming plans to expand access to education and healthcare for disadvantaged groups.
Government pushes for release of farmer brothers held in India
By Shiva Puri After spending 20 days behind bars for bringing fertiliser bought across the border, two brothers from Sarlahi are expected to be freed on bail on Tuesday following diplomatic intervention.
Authorities seal 35 pharmacies at BPKIHS
By Elina Rai Joint inspection finds outlets operating without required documents, registered pharmacists and valid renewals.
Nepal’s peace score takes historic hit after Gen Z unrest
By Baala Shakya The country’s 26-place fall in the Global Peace Index follows the deadly unrest last September, but experts say deeper weaknesses in governance, public trust, and democratic institutions are at the root of the decline.
New rules outlaw forced haircuts at schools, but schools aren’t convinced
By Aarya Chand A student-led campaign changed the law, but has reignited debate over personal freedom, school discipline, and how far the state should regulate schools.
Government to relocate Valley squatters to home districts
By Samarpan Shree Landless families evicted from Kathmandu’s riverbanks are being sent to their permanent home districts as Valley municipalities cite a lack of land for resettlement.
Paddy season is slipping away, but two Nepali farmer brothers are stuck in India jail
By Shiva Puri Arrested after buying fertiliser across the border, they are still awaiting bail as Nepal's chronic shortages push farmers to take risks.
Government suspends new recruitment in civil service for current fiscal year
By Rajesh Mishra Blanket freeze on permanent appointments leaves hundreds of thousands of public service aspirants facing uncertainty.
Chief Minister Shah weighs confidence vote as Sudurpashchim sinks deeper into budget crisis
By Arjun Shah Reduced to a minority after the UML withdrew support, the chief minister is banking on talks in Kathmandu as the province remains trapped in a fiscal vacuum.
PM Shah to break self-imposed rule with separate meetings with Indian, Chinese envoys
By Anil Giri The prime minister will separately meet Srivastava and Zhang this week after the government completed its first 100 days.
Justice remains elusive for Saptari couple caught in usury trap
By Bidyananda Ram An elderly couple say they repaid nearly Rs1.6 million on loans worth Rs480,000, but their mortgaged land remains out of reach.
Landslides and floods block nine highways
By Post Report Key road links across Koshi and Bagmati provinces have been shut or partially reopened as authorities warn travellers to check road conditions before setting out.
Real estate revenue hits three-year high as buyers rush before tax hike
By Seema Tamang Revenue climbed to Rs60.74 billion in 2025-26 as buyers rushed to complete deals before higher capital gains tax rates and renewed land subdivision restrictions took effect.
Search underway for 14 women missing in Shuklaphanta National Park
By Bhawani Bhatta The women entered the protected area on Sunday to collect wild mushrooms but had not returned by Monday morning.
Panel finds no basis to prosecute security chiefs over September killings, home minister refuses report, PM yet to receive it
By Gaurav Pokharel Karki committee found that missing forensic evidence and the inability to identify who fired the fatal shots left no basis for criminal charges against senior security officials.