Inside the Business of Gold Smuggling
On July 18, 2024, authorities at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) intercepted one of the most memorable hauls: 100 kilograms of...
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Kathmandu University Marks 31st Convocation, Crosses 50,000 Graduates
Kathmandu University (KU) held the first phase of its 31st convocation on December 10 at Dhulikhel's central campus. It was presided over by Prime...
Anti-corruption Body Files Case over Pokhara Airport Corruption
Nepal’s anti-corruption agency is moving forward with one of the biggest corruption cases in the country’s aviation history, targeting 55...
NPR 500 Thousand Cash Transaction Limit from January 15
Nepal is set to introduce a major financial rule that bans cash transactions of NPR 500,000 (USD 3,476) or more, marking one...
Criminalised but Unresolved: Understanding the Reality of Begging
In 2022, an estimated 20.3 per cent of Nepalis lived below the poverty line. In this landscape, begging has emerged as both a survival...
Government Recognises Gen Z Protest Victims
The government has announced two major decisions to formally recognise those who died during the Gen Z protests. At the...
The MCC Saga Continues: Deadlines, Delays, and Doubts
When Nepal became the first South Asian nation to qualify for a Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact in 2017, the deal was...
Meter Byaj and the Urgent Need for Financial Reform
"Meter byaj", a fraudulent lending practice, is a significant financial hardship for many Nepali families, particularly in rural areas lacking access to...
Hyatt Opens Its Third Nepal Hotel in Rupandehi
Hyatt Place Butwal has officially opened in Rupandehi, becoming Hyatt’s third hotel in Nepal after Kathmandu and Pokhara. The opening is an important step for...
Election Commission Extends Party Registration Deadline
The Election Commission has extended the registration deadline for political parties participating in the House of Representative election, scheduled on March 5,...