Arrests of Business Leaders Raise Investment Concerns
Three major private sector bodies in the country have expressed concern over recent arrests and legal action targeting business leaders,
Kulekhani Set for Major Upgrade with 100 MW Pumped Storage Project
The Nepal Electricity Authority is preparing to generate an additional 100 megawatts of electricity from the Kulekhani reservoir in Makwanpur,
Heat Builds Across Plains as Weather Office Flags Heatwave Conditions
A heatwave is likely to affect several districts across the southern plains as temperatures continue to rise sharply across the
Push Begins to Fix Local Governance Gaps
The government has begun reviewing the number and boundaries of local levels, nearly a decade after federal restructuring, in a
Far West’s Hydropower Dreams Stuck Off the Grid
Nepal’s Far West region holds vast hydropower potential, but only a fraction of it has been connected to the national
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