Government Moves to Cancel All Political Appointments
Delivering on his promise of structural reform and a “Clean Nepal,” Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s government is preparing to systematically
Tourism Board Promotes Nepal as a Premier Wedding Destination
In a strategic bid to attract regional tourists amid global travel uncertainties, the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), in collaboration with
Government Eases MRP Rules for Imports
The Customs Department has introduced a temporary relaxation in the implementation of mandatory Maximum Retail Price (MRP) labelling for imported
Faith, Fast-Tracked: The Manakamana Experience
Religious fervour and tourist leisure go hand in hand, since a cable car makes it easy to access a temple
US Special Envoy Gor in Kathmandu
Sergio Gor, the United States Special Envoy for South and Central Asia appointed by President Donald Trump, arrived in Kathmandu
Inside Kathmandu’s Shelter for Evicted Families
Families displaced from informal settlements in Kathmandu are struggling to adjust to temporary shelters in Kirtipur and other parts of
Kathmandu Ring Road Expansion Moves Ahead With Chinese Grant
The government has signed a new agreement with China to begin the second phase of the long-delayed expansion of the
Growth Loses Steam as Global Conflicts Hit the Economy
The Asian Development Bank has projected a sharp slowdown in economic growth for Nepal in the upcoming fiscal year, warning
Can Open Competition Change Diplomacy?
The government is preparing to appoint ambassadors through open competition for the first time, signalling a possible shift in how
Border Tax Rule Faces Court Test Over Burden on Daily Essentials
A petition has been filed at the Supreme Court challenging a recent rule that imposes customs duties on goods worth
Government Flags Deep Flaws in Economy
The government has acknowledged that policy corruption, rent-seeking, and crony capitalism have pushed the economy into an unproductive cycle, limiting
Experts Push Broad Changes to Constitution
Legal experts and constitutional scholars have called for wide-ranging reforms—from the judiciary to the electoral system—as discussions on constitutional amendment
Learning Without Leaving
A Teacher’s Journey Through Open Education in Nepal For most of my career, I have taught English in places that
The 30,000 MW Question: Can It Be Done?
Nepal’s ambitious plan to raise its electricity generation capacity to 30,000 megawatts within the next decade is being seen as
Evicted Overnight: Hundreds Left Waiting for a Place to Belong
Hundreds of families displaced from informal settlements across the capital are now living in temporary shelters and budget hotels, uncertain
Big Tunnel Plans, Small Budget Reality
Nepal’s plans to expand its road network through tunnels are facing a familiar obstacle: limited funding. Despite multiple feasibility studies
100 Promises, 30 Days: How Much Has Balen Delivered?
It has been one month since the government led by Balendra Shah took office, backed by a near two-thirds majority
17 Diplomatic Posts Still Without Ambassadors
Nepal is currently without ambassadors in 17 countries, as delays in new appointments continue months after a series of recalls
Three Riverside Settlements Cleared in Capital Drive
Authorities have cleared three informal settlements in Kathmandu as part of an ongoing campaign to remove structures built on public
Nepal Marks Loktantra Day Nationwide
Nepal is observing the 20th Loktantra Day today with nationwide programmes that honour those who lost their lives during the