WORLD
Oil dips, stocks mixed after Trump holds off on Iran attack
Oil dips, stocks mixed after Trump holds off on Iran attack
President Donald Trump said he held off a major new assault against Tehran as he saw hopes for securing an agreement to end the conflict sparked by US and Israeli strikes on Iran in February.
May 20, 2026
OPINION
A New Chance for Transitional Justice in Nepal
A New Chance for Transitional Justice in Nepal
Nepal now has a historic opportunity to restore credibility to its peace process by pursuing victim-centered transitional justice free from political interference and rooted in accountability, transparency, and international standards.
May 20, 2026
SOCIETY
Sharma sworn in as Chief Justice amid reform pledges and seniority debate
Sharma sworn in as Chief Justice amid reform pledges and sen...
Sharma, who has been serving as a Supreme Court justice since April 2019, will lead the judiciary for the next six years.
May 20, 2026
Editorial
Debt, Politics and the Decline of NAC
Debt, Politics and the Decline of NAC
Burdened by massive debt, political interference, poor management, and failed procurement decisions, Nepal Airlines now faces a deep solvency crisis that demands urgent structural reform and financial discipline.
May 20, 2026
ECONOMY
SEBON to get new chief on Friday, govt shortlists four candidates
SEBON to get new chief on Friday, govt shortlists four candi...
The government has shortlisted four candidates for the chairperson of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON).
May 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Bharatpur starts removing messy overhead cables to improve urban safety and beauty
Bharatpur starts removing messy overhead cables to improve u...
According to engineer Suresh Bot, internet service providers have started managing and removing their own cables, while municipal police teams are assisting in the cleanup and coordination process.
May 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Herbs processing plants in buffer zone left unused
Herbs processing plants in buffer zone left unused
The herbs processing plants established in the buffer zone of Shuklaphanta National Park in a bid to elevate livelihood of locals have been left unused. The plants were set up with the support of donor agencies, but lack of market hit the business to the extent that these facilities went derel...
May 19, 2026
OPINION
Reimagining Rural Nepal Through Tourism
Reimagining Rural Nepal Through Tourism
As agriculture declines and migration rises, rural tourism is emerging as Nepal’s most promising pathway to preserve identity, revive local economies, and redefine the countryside for a new era.
May 19, 2026
SOCIETY
11-yr-old girl dies after drowning in Bhange Khola in Nawalparasi East
11-yr-old girl dies after drowning in Bhange Khola in Nawalp...
According to police, the girl went missing after suddenly drowning while swimming in the river. Local residents and police launched a search operation immediately after receiving the report.
May 19, 2026
POLITICS
President administers oath to newly appointed CJ Dr Manoj Sharma
President administers oath to newly appointed CJ Dr Manoj Sh...
Earlier in the day, the Parliamentary Hearing Committee had unanimously endorsed Sharma’s nomination following a recommendation by the Constitutional Council.
May 19, 2026