SOCIETY
Stranded between war and work: Nepali migrant dreams on hold amid Middle East conflict
Stranded between war and work: Nepali migrant dreams on hold...
The disruption at TIA is not just a logistical problem. The stakes are high for Nepal’s economy as well, where remittances are the lifeline for millions of families. Remittance inflows, the lifeblood for millions of families and a key contributor to Nepal’s GDP. For these workers, the cr...
3 days ago
OPINION
India’s AI Surge Means a World for Nepal
India’s AI Surge Means a World for Nepal
India’s AI surge signals a decisive bid for global technological leadership, and unless Nepal strategically partners and invests in its own digital ecosystem, it risks being left behind in the emerging AI century.
3 days ago
Editorial
Nepal’s Gulf Test
Nepal’s Gulf Test
The escalating US–Israel–Iran conflict has placed nearly 1.9 million Nepali migrant workers in the Gulf, Israel and Iran at serious risk, demanding urgent and proactive contingency planning from the Government of Nepal.
3 days ago
WORLD
Iranians grieve, celebrate, worry after Khamenei's killing
Iranians grieve, celebrate, worry after Khamenei's killing
The attacks unleashed on Saturday killed Khamenei and top military leaders and prompted Iranian authorities to retaliate with strikes on Israel and across the Gulf.
3 days ago
WORLD
After Khamenei's killing, who is running Iran now?
After Khamenei's killing, who is running Iran now?
The plans include the formation of an interim leadership council including the president, the head of the judiciary and a jurist from the Guardian Council, the body that oversees legislation and vets electoral candidates.
3 days ago
SOCIETY
‘No vote’ for cooperative frauds: Victims in Pokhara take a stand
‘No vote’ for cooperative frauds: Victims in Pokhara take a...
Cases have already been filed against high-profile figures, including Rabi Lamichhane, Gitendra Bahadur Rai (GB), former DIG Chhabilal Joshi, Leela Pachai, and Ram Prasad Khanal. The accusations are currently under judicial review.
4 days ago
ECONOMY
11,000 quintals of paddy purchased from farmers in Madhesh
11,000 quintals of paddy purchased from farmers in Madhesh
According to the provincial head of the office, Nirmal Thapa, paddy worth Rs 42.324 million has been purchased from 300 farmers in Mahottari and Dhanusha districts. In addition, the purchase of paddy has been stopped after the office's godown was full. Paddy was purchased at the rate of Rs 3,628.33...
4 days ago
SOCIETY
Nepali national among three killed in Iranian strike in UAE
Nepali national among three killed in Iranian strike in UAE
Nepali national is among three people killed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since Iran began its retaliatory campaign in the Gulf in response to US and Israeli attacks, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) confirmed on Sunday.
4 days ago
ECONOMY
Super Khudi Hydropower IPO allotted: 128,650 receive shares
Super Khudi Hydropower IPO allotted: 128,650 receive shares
A total of 128,650 applicants received 10 shares each. The company had offered 1,286,500 shares to the public at Rs 100 per share from February 17 to 23.
4 days ago
POLITICS
EC urges election observers to strictly follow monitoring guidelines
EC urges election observers to strictly follow monitoring gu...
According to the EC, election observation is a critical part of the democratic process. Observers are expected to perform their duties with high professionalism, neutrality, and accountability. Non-compliance with the guidelines may lead to disciplinary action.
4 days ago