Home Minister Resigns, Citing Ethics Amid Growing Scrutiny
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has resigned from his post, stepping down amid mounting questions over his financial dealings and alleged
Abortion Case Leads to Arrest of Two Doctors
Police in Butwal have detained two doctors as part of an ongoing investigation into the death of a 29-year-old woman
Campus Crackdown Plan Sparks Student Backlash
A government decision to remove student organisations from university campuses within 60 days has sparked widespread controversy, with student leaders
Wheels of Faith
In the alleys of Patan, as early May scorches the Valley, a towering wooden chariot leans against brick homes: silent
Top US Diplomat Lands in Kathmandu as Ties Take Centre Stage
A senior United States diplomat has arrived in Nepal for a three-day visit, marking a significant moment in bilateral relations
Nepal’s Health Safety Net Weakens Amid Payment Crisis
Nepal’s national health insurance scheme is facing a deep crisis, with major hospitals halting or limiting services, leaving thousands of
The Kami Community
Blacksmiths in the Crucible of Caste and Change Accounts of using khukuris, traditional daggers, to counter enemy rifles are common in Nepali history. However, let’s not forget the blacksmiths who crafted
Foreign Tourists Fade, Indian and Domestic Visitors Keep Industry Afloat
Nepal’s tourism sector is navigating a difficult season, as a sharp drop in foreign arrivals is being partly offset by
Inisha BK: A Case That Raises Familiar Questions
On the morning of 7 March 2026, a 16-year-old girl left her home in Surkhet for tuition. By mid-morning, she
Everest Still Calls Even as Costs Climb
Despite rising travel costs and global uncertainty, interest in climbing Mount Everest remains strong, according to tour operators in Nepal.
Stock Deals Before Office Put Minister Under Scrutiny
Nepal’s Home Minister Sudhan Gurung is facing questions after records showed he purchased shares worth over Rs 5.3 million in
A Tragedy That Left No Trace of Who They Were
Seven people who lost their lives in a fire at a Bhatbhateni Supermarket outlet in Kathmandu on 24 Bhadra remain
Banana Prices Peel Away from Reach
Banana prices in Kathmandu have surged sharply in recent weeks, nearly doubling compared to the same time last year and
A Kathmandu Club Turns Up the Volume Worldwide
Kathmandu’s nightlife has gained fresh global attention as LOD Club secured the 40th position in the 2026 list of the
Dhaulagiri Sees First Ascent as Spring Expeditions Begin Begin
The spring climbing season in Nepal has begun with a successful ascent of Mount Dhaulagiri, one of the world’s highest
More Funds for Provinces as Fiscal Rules Get a Reset
Nepal has taken a step toward strengthening its federal financial system, with the Intergovernmental Fiscal Council deciding to increase financial
Jailed and Bailed?
Within days of taking office, the new government ordered a series of high-profile arrests and launched investigations into former ministers,
Lord Ganesha: The Deity Who Comes First
In Patan, it is almost impossible to stroll through a neighbourhood without encountering an idol of Lord Ganesha. Depicted with an elephant head,
Power Still Stuck at the Centre Provinces Say
Balendra Shah has begun direct consultations with provincial leaders, as chief ministers raised concerns over limited authority and delays in
Kathmandu Sees Rise in Cyber Fraud Amid Broader Crime Sweep
Police in Kathmandu have stepped up action against financial crimes, including illegal hundi transactions and cryptocurrency trading, as part of