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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 ...
Global Conflict Drives Up Nepal’s Garment Costs
The ongoing Iran–Israel conflict is beginning to affect Nepal’s garment industry, as rising global oil prices and disrupted supply chains ...
Fuel Prices Surge Again as Nepal Faces Mounting Supply Pressure
Nepal has seen another sharp rise in fuel prices, with petrol, diesel, and cooking gas becoming significantly more expensive amid ...
Nepal’s LDC Graduation: Blessing or Burden?
After more than 50 years as a Least Developed Country (LDC), Nepal is set to graduate to developing-country status in November 2026, following decades of supporting the ...
Viral “Stranded Tourist” Case in Pashupati Turns Out to Be Financial Distress
A viral video showing a French national in a distressed condition near the Pashupatinath area has prompted police clarification, revealing ...
From Petrol to Plug: Nepal Moves to Subsidise EV Conversions
The government has decided to introduce subsidies and legal provisions to support the conversion of petrol and diesel vehicles into ...
From Petrol to Plug: Nepal Moves to Subsidise EV Conversions
The government has decided to introduce subsidies and legal provisions to support the conversion of petrol and diesel vehicles into ...
Nepal’s Sole Railway Faces Growing Financial Strain
Nepal’s only railway service continues to operate as a vital transport link for passengers, but its financial condition is steadily ...
New Trekking Plan Sparks Hope in the Far West
The government’s plan to develop and organise major trekking routes in Sudurpaschim has raised hopes for tourism growth in one ...
Pre-Monsoon Is Becoming Less Predictable and More Dangerous
Although early April heat in the plains is expected, what feels different this year is how much the season has strayed from its ...
Government Recalls Six Political Appointee Ambassadors
The government has decided to recall six ambassadors who were appointed under political quotas during the tenure of former Prime ...
Supreme Court Sets Deadline on Detention of Oli and Lekhak
The Supreme Court has set a deadline for authorities to complete the investigation into former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli ...
Home Minister Claims He Was Misled in Phewa Lake Land Row, Plans Legal Action
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has said he was misled in the ongoing Phewa Lake land controversy in Pokhara and plans ...
$244 Million Reconstruction Plan Unveiled After Protest Damage
Nepal’s National Planning Commission has prepared a reconstruction plan estimating that around $244 million will be needed over the next ...
Rising Poverty Tests Sudurpaschim’s Next Five-Year Plan
Poverty in Sudurpaschim Province has increased by 10 per cent, raising fresh concerns as the provincial government prepares to finalise ...
Households Feel the Pinch as Prices Surge Across the Board
Rising prices of essential goods, from fuel to food, are putting growing pressure on households across Kathmandu and beyond. Consumers ...
Mass Sweep in Bhaktapur as Police Target Gang Networks in Capital
Police in Bhaktapur detained 60 individuals in a single day as part of a sweeping operation targeting theft and suspicious ...
Bulldozers at Dawn: Pokhara Moves to Reclaim Phewa Lake
Residents and tourists in Pokhara woke up to the sound of excavators on Saturday morning as authorities began demolishing structures ...
The Curious Case of ISKCON in Nepal
In the evenings, at heritage sites in Kathmandu, one might see a group of foreigners dressed in traditional attire singing bhajans, chanting Hare Krishna, dancing, and inviting others ...
Meet Nepal’s New Government
Balen Shah has officially taken his oath as one of the youngest prime ministers of Nepal. As of now, everyone ...
Nepal Police Opens Over 400 Technical Positions Across Multiple Fields
Nepal Police has announced vacancies for more than 400 technical positions across a range of departments, offering opportunities in engineering, ...
Ad Ban Sparks Press Freedom Debate
A new government directive restricting all public advertisements to state-owned media has triggered strong backlash from Nepal’s private media sector ...
Over Half a Million Students Sit SEE as Exams Begin Nationwide
The Secondary Education Examination (SEE) began across Nepal on Thursday, with more than half a million students appearing for the ...
Senior Justice Malla Takes Over Top Court Role
Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla has taken charge as Acting Chief Justice of Nepal’s Supreme Court, becoming only the second woman ...
Fast-Tracking a Promise in the Far West
A renewed push to establish a long-delayed health sciences university in Sudurpaschim has brought fresh attention to one of Nepal’s ...
Lumbini Launches Electric Bus Service After Government Intervention
Electric buses that had remained unused in Lumbini for a long time have finally come into operation, following intervention from ...
Unfinished Lessons Shadow Karnali’s SEE Candidates
As the secondary education examination begins across the country, thousands of students in Karnali Province are sitting for the tests ...
Fertiliser Shock Looms as Global Tensions Threaten Nepal’s Food Supply
Growing tensions in West Asia have begun to disrupt global fertiliser supplies, raising concerns over Nepal’s ability to secure enough ...
Congress Crisis Peaks Amid Open Power Struggle
Internal tensions within the Nepali Congress have escalated sharply, with rival factions stepping up parallel activities that have pushed the ...
Finance Minister Signals Policy Shift in Upcoming Budget
Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has indicated that the upcoming national budget will take a different approach from previous years, with ...
Kathmandu is Sinking, Quietly
Kathmandu Valley is experiencing a gradual yet visible sinking of the ground surface, especially in the central parts of the ...
Lured Abroad: 12 Nepalis Rescued from Cambodia
Twelve Nepali nationals stranded in Cambodia have been rescued and brought back home after being caught in illegal online scam ...
Government Eyes Structural Changes in Electricity Authority
A major restructuring of the Nepal Electricity Authority is on the horizon as part of a broader reform drive aimed ...
What Nepal’s Election Reveals About Voters
Nepal’s March election did more than reshuffle representation—it signalled a shift in how voters are making political choices. Candidates with ...
Political Heavyweights Face Asset Scrutiny Under Reform Agenda
Nepal’s new government led by Balen Shah has moved swiftly to push forward an ambitious governance reform agenda, placing decades ...
New Plan Promises Licences and Passports at Your Door
The new government, led by Balen Shah, is planning to deliver key public services such as citizenship cards, passports and ...
Balen Government Unveils 100-Point Reform Drive
Nepal’s new government led by Balen Shah has made public an ambitious 100-point agenda aimed at overhauling governance, days after ...
Former Prime Ministers Face Investigation Over Suspicious Assets
Authorities in Nepal have launched an investigation into the assets of three former prime ministers following a directive from the ...
Arrests That Shook the State
Nepal has entered a new phase of political tension after the arrest of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and ...
Ex-PM Oli Aressted
Nepal Police has arrested the chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist). Oli was the Prime Minister when ...
More Than a Report
Inside Nepal’s Gen Z Commission Findings A report making headlines in Nepal has received both praise and criticism. It relates ...
Sita Badi Becomes Nepal’s First Minister from Badi Community
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Sita Badi was sworn in as Nepal’s Minister for Women, Children, and Senior Citizens on ...
Fresh Faces, Big Stakes: Inside Balen’s New Cabinet
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has formed a 15-member Council of Ministers, bringing together a mix of technocrats, first-time lawmakers, and ...
Balen Shah Takes the Helm as Nepal’s New Prime Minister
Balendra Shah has been appointed Nepal’s Prime Minister, marking a major political shift following the recent elections. The appointment was ...
Congress Makes Training Mandatory for Candidates
The Nepali Congress has decided to establish a new “Leadership Academy", introducing a mandatory training system for those seeking public ...
From Muluki Ain to Modern Republic: A Constitutional Journey
From the transition from the Rana rule to the monarchy to the eventual democratic movements, Nepal’s constitutional framework has evolved ...
New Parliamentarians Take the Oath Amid Preparations at New Building
The newly elected members of Nepal’s House of Representatives are set to take their oath of office and secrecy today ...
Probe Sought Into Top Leaders Over Deadly Protest Crackdown
A government-formed investigation commission has recommended criminal investigations against former prime minister KP Sharma Oli, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, and ...
RSP’s Rise: Mandate for Reform or Moment of Reckoning?
The landslide victory of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in the recent election has sent shockwaves across the political circle. While some analysts see this ...
AI-Powered X-Rays Transform TB Detection in Gandaki Province
The Gandaki provincial government has been using AI-enabled X-ray machines to detect tuberculosis (TB). Last year alone, 458 patients were ...