SOCIETY
Hikmat Singh Ayer appointed NTB acting CEO
Hikmat Singh Ayer appointed NTB acting CEO
The position fell vacant after CEO Deepak Raj Joshi was relieved of his duties following the introduction of a government ordinance. With the leadership gap, Ayer has been appointed acting CEO on the basis of seniority.
May 06, 2026
OPINION
Beyond Noise and Protest: A Diplomatic Roadmap for Nepal on Lipulekh
Beyond Noise and Protest: A Diplomatic Roadmap for Nepal on...
Nepal must move beyond routine protests and adopt a strategic, solution-oriented diplomatic approach to the Lipulekh dispute that safeguards its sovereignty while engaging India and China through structured cooperation.
May 06, 2026
WORLD
US-Iran ceasefire on brink as UAE reports attacks
US-Iran ceasefire on brink as UAE reports attacks
A day after President Donald Trump announced an operation to escort trapped vessels through the strait, Fox News quoted him as threatening that Iran would be "blown off the face of the earth" if it attacks US ships.
May 06, 2026
Editorial
A Tougher Law, A Bigger Test
A Tougher Law, A Bigger Test
Nepal’s new law strengthens DoMLI’s authority to combat financial crime through centralized and expanded investigative powers, but its success will depend on transparent and accountable enforcement.
May 06, 2026
WORLD
'Super El Nino' raises fears for Asia reeling from Middle East conflict
'Super El Nino' raises fears for Asia reeling from Middle Ea...
El Nino is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon that brings worldwide changes in winds, air pressure, and rainfall patterns.
May 06, 2026
WORLD
Sabalenka ready to boycott Grand Slams over prize money
Sabalenka ready to boycott Grand Slams over prize money
"I feel like the show is on us. Without us there wouldn't be a tournament and there wouldn't be that entertainment," the four-time Grand Slam winner told a press conference at the Italian Open.
May 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Court denies police request to extend judicial custody of industrialist Golchha
Court denies police request to extend judicial custody of in...
A single bench of Justice Mona Singh today ordered that Golchha's detention cannot be extended for investigation. As a result, Golchha will be released from custody with the court's order.
May 05, 2026
Market
Hult Prize Nepal to host national student entrepreneurship competition on May 9
Hult Prize Nepal to host national student entrepreneurship c...
Presented by British Council Nepal and hosted by UBA Solutions Pvt. Ltd., the event will be held in two phases — the preliminary round at Embark College, Kupondole, followed by the grand finale at St. Xavier’s School, Jawalakhel.
May 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt renames Land Revenue Offices as Land Administration Offices through ordinance
Govt renames Land Revenue Offices as Land Administration Off...
Under the amendment introduced through the ordinance, the term “Malpot Office” used in the law has been replaced with “Land Administration Office.”
May 05, 2026
POLITICS
Bagmati Province decides to reduce the number of ministries from 14 to 8
Bagmati Province decides to reduce the number of ministries...
The Bagmati Province government has decided to reduce the number of ministries to cut provincial government expenditure.
May 05, 2026