Dalit Representation in Nepal’s Parliament Remains Unequal and Uneven
Dalit representation in Nepal’s federal parliament remains significantly below their population share, with deeper inequalities persisting within the community itself.
Grounded Flights Leave Families Waiting for Final Goodbyes
At least 22 Nepali migrant workers’ bodies remain stranded in Gulf countries as ongoing conflict in West Asia continues to
Social Media Missteps Put Workers at Risk Abroad
At least seven Nepali nationals have been detained in Gulf countries for sharing unverified and misleading content related to the
Youth Unrest Signals Deeper Cracks in System
A recent study by the Ministry of Finance has found that last year’s Gen-Z protests were driven by deep-rooted structural
Inside Unification Church’s Reach into Nepal’s Politics
In early 2026, Nepal’s political discourse has been unsettled by a name that once felt distant: the Unification Church of
Mind Your Words, RSP Chief Tells New Lawmakers
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has urged newly elected lawmakers from his party to be cautious in their
Storms Leave Tarai Farmers Counting Losses
Strong winds and hailstorms have damaged crops across parts of the Tarai, with farmers in Sarlahi and Sunsari reporting significant
Hooves, Myths and Memory Mark Ghode Jatra Today
Ghode Jatra is being celebrated across the capital today, bringing together a mix of military display and deep-rooted cultural traditions
Global Funding Boost for Buddha’s Birthplace
The World Bank has approved an $85 million loan (around Rs 12.5 billion) for the Greater Lumbini Area Development Project,
In Sauraha, Elephants Carry More Than Tourists
In southern Nepal, elephants shape everyday life around Sauraha, the gateway to Chitwan National Park. After decades of guiding tourists
Calling Capital Home: PM Urges Diaspora to Invest
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called on non-resident Nepalis (NRNs) to invest in the country, urging the diaspora to play
Debt Trap: Borrow, Repay, Repeat
Nepal’s public debt has surged as the government increasingly uses new loans to repay existing obligations, highlighting growing fiscal pressure.
Old Hierarchies, New Nepal
Caste-based discrimination has been criminalised in Nepal for more than two decades. On paper, the country has taken significant steps
LDC Exit Could Cost 132,000 Jobs, $1 Billion Without Urgent Reforms
The country could lose up to 132,000 jobs and nearly $1 billion in economic output within five years as it
Government Sets Two-Year Deadline to Fix Protest Damage
The government has unveiled a plan to rebuild physical infrastructure damaged during the protests of Bhadra 23 and 24 within
New Carbon Registry Opens Door to Global Climate Finance
The government has launched a national carbon registry system aimed at strengthening climate governance and enabling participation in international carbon
41 More Years to Finish Pride Projects, Warns World Bank
Major infrastructure projects meant to transform the country’s economy are moving so slowly that completing them could take another four
Countdown Begins for New Government by Late March
Nepal is expected to have a new government by the last week of March if the remaining political and parliamentary
While Cities Hunt for LPG, Rural Nepal Sticks to Cow-Dung Stoves
Nepal is experiencing a growing shortage of cooking gas as global petroleum supply chains are disrupted by the ongoing conflict
Nepal-India Set New Electricity Import Rates with 1.5% Hike
Nepal and India have agreed to a slight increase in electricity import rates for the coming year, following the 17th