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
Blood Needs Surge as Donor Numbers Decline
Chitwan, often referred to as a major medical hub, is facing a growing imbalance between the demand for blood and
Nepal’s Young PM Makes Global Waves on Time 100 List
Prime Minister Balendra Shah, widely known as Balen, has been named in Time Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential
Nepal’s Buffer State Label Sparks Diplomatic Pushback
Diplomatic experts in Nepal have raised concerns after the government’s draft of a new national commitment document described the country
Kathmandu’s Ring Road Still Going in Circles
Kathmandu’s long-promised ring road expansion continues to move at a slow pace, with less than half of the total stretch
How the Iranian war impacts Nepal
The armed conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel has spread like wildfire across a large stretch of the Middle East. Although the battlegrounds
Nation’s First Road Tunnel Nears Reality After Years of Waiting
Nepal’s first modern road tunnel, the Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola Tunnel Road, is now in its final stage and preparing for operation, marking
Beijing’s Message in Kathmandu: Stay Clear of Tibet and Taiwan
China has raised fresh concerns with Nepal over activities linked to Tibet and Taiwan, signalling growing unease about developments in
Charting Nepal’s Tech Trajectory
Nepal has an estimated 16,000+ startups, with 125 IT companies newly registered in the past year and delivers 9,000+ engineering
Balen Shah’s Wealth Tells a Digital Story
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has publicly disclosed his assets, offering a glimpse into a financial profile shaped largely by the
Nepal Expands Diplomatic Outreach in Indian Ocean Forum
Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal held separate bilateral meetings with ministers from Mauritius and Singapore on the sidelines of the
Nepal–India Relations Head Toward Structured Engagement
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah for an official visit to India, with both
Home Minister Turns Up Pressure on Key Highway Project
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has issued a strong warning to contractors working on the Nagdhunga–Mugling road project, saying delays and
High-Profile Figures Charged in Smuggling Scandal
Nepal’s anti-corruption body has filed a case at the Special Court against former Speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara, Joint Secretary Arun
Memories of an Earthquake
“What were you doing then?” It is perhaps the most quintessential Nepali icebreaker since the devastating 8.1 magnitude earthquake struck
Waterspouts of the Valley
A 1500-year legacy of water engineering revived Walking through the older quarters of town, one encounters numerous waterspouts crafted since the Middle Ages. They feature intricate carvings that