Editorial

When Cost-Cutting Threatens Universal Health Coverage

When Cost-Cutting Threatens Universal Health Coverage

The government’s decision to cap outpatient health insurance at Rs 25,000 per family risks undermining the very pu...

The government’s decision to cap outpatient health insurance at Rs 25,000 per family risks undermining the very pu...

Feb 05, 2026

POLITICS

UML proposes Chair Oli as PM candidate

UML proposes Chair Oli as PM candidate

Addressing a press conference at the party’s central office in Chyasal, UML Vice-Chair Ram Bahadur Thapa said the...

Addressing a press conference at the party’s central office in Chyasal, UML Vice-Chair Ram Bahadur Thapa said the...

Feb 04, 2026

ECONOMY

BFIs focus on short term loans to minimize risks amid increasing bad debts

BFIs focus on short term loans to minimize risks amid increasing bad debts

In six months, BFIs switch investment to home loans and margin loans from overdraft and real estate projects

In six months, BFIs switch investment to home loans and margin loans from overdraft and real estate projects

Feb 05, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt limits funding assurance for multi-year projects to three years

Govt limits funding assurance for multi-year projects to three years

Issuing a new guideline on Wednesday, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) stated that the government’s commitment to ens...

Issuing a new guideline on Wednesday, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) stated that the government’s commitment to ens...

Feb 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Indian national arrested along with gold at TIA

Indian national arrested along with gold at TIA

The arrested individual has been identified as 49-year-old Abu Barkat Kudarate Khod Kazi. Authorities recovered 100 gram...

The arrested individual has been identified as 49-year-old Abu Barkat Kudarate Khod Kazi. Authorities recovered 100 gram...

Feb 04, 2026

POLITICS

Dahal suggests holding HoR poll in single phase

Dahal suggests holding HoR poll in single phase

Addressing a program in Kathmandu, Dahal suggested that the government should conduct the election in a single phase rat...

Addressing a program in Kathmandu, Dahal suggested that the government should conduct the election in a single phase rat...

Feb 04, 2026

Market

Three-day news writing workshop concludes in Kathmandu

Three-day news writing workshop concludes in Kathmandu

St. Xavier’s College Principal Fr. Dr. Augustine Thomas S.J. said the workshop provided students with practical ex...

St. Xavier’s College Principal Fr. Dr. Augustine Thomas S.J. said the workshop provided students with practical ex...

Feb 04, 2026

POLITICS

NC accepts Paudel’s resignation, appoints Dulal as acting Chief Secretary

NC accepts Paudel’s resignation, appoints Dulal as acting Chief Secretary

Paudel, who had been serving as Chief Secretary since May 9, 2026, performed his duties in accordance with the party&rsq...

Paudel, who had been serving as Chief Secretary since May 9, 2026, performed his duties in accordance with the party&rsq...

Feb 04, 2026

ECONOMY

Experts call for inclusive AI to prevent deepening inequality in Nepal

Experts call for inclusive AI to prevent deepening inequality in Nepal

Experts warned that Nepal must make inclusive, people-centred policy and investment choices now to ensure artificial int...

Experts warned that Nepal must make inclusive, people-centred policy and investment choices now to ensure artificial int...

Feb 04, 2026

ECONOMY

Myagdi’s Beni directly connected to New Delhi by bus service

Myagdi’s Beni directly connected to New Delhi by bus service

The bus service, which starts from Beni Kalipul Bus Park, passes through Syangja, Waling, Bhairahawa, Ayodhya, and Agra...

The bus service, which starts from Beni Kalipul Bus Park, passes through Syangja, Waling, Bhairahawa, Ayodhya, and Agra...

Feb 04, 2026