Editorial
Making Nepal’s Trade Vision a Reality
Making Nepal’s Trade Vision a Reality
The government has enforced Trade Policy 2025, aiming to boost the competitiveness of domestic products through the development of trade-related infrastructure. This move comes amid growing calls from experts and stakeholders to implement a robust foreign trade policy as Nepal prepares to graduate f...
Apr 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Indian national held in Biratnagar with Nepali currency of undisclosed source
Indian national held in Biratnagar with Nepali currency of u...
An Indian national has been arrested near the Nepal-India border in Biratnagar with Rs 700,000 in Nepali currency with undisclosed source, police said.
Apr 19, 2025
SOCIETY
UN, EU urge Bhutan to release long-term political prisoners amid human rights concerns
UN, EU urge Bhutan to release long-term political prisoners...
United Nations human rights experts and international rights groups have urged the government of Bhutan to immediately release 32 long-term political prisoners held for decades, citing serious violations of international law, including torture, lack of due process, and inhumane detention conditions.
Apr 19, 2025
SOCIETY
New taxi standards prohibit registration of vehicles under 1000cc
New taxi standards prohibit registration of vehicles under 1...
The government has enforced a new set of standards for taxis, restricting registration to only those vehicles with engines of 1000cc or higher, effectively phasing out smaller-capacity vehicles currently dominant in the market.
Apr 19, 2025
ECONOMY
Twist in NRB Governor appointment as supplementary petition filed at SC
Twist in NRB Governor appointment as supplementary petition...
The appointment of a new governor at Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has taken an unexpected turn, with a supplementary writ petition filed at the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the move to appoint Dr. Gunakar Bhatta as the central bank’s Governor.
Apr 19, 2025
POLITICS
Jhankri urges teachers to return to schools
Jhankri urges teachers to return to schools
CPN (Unified Socialist) leader Ram Kumari Jhankri has urged protesting teachers to leave the streets and return to their schools.
Apr 19, 2025
Literature Cafe
The village clown
The village clown
Foundation, creme crayons, setting powder, a red nose, an invisible tooth.
Apr 18, 2025
Literature Cafe
Rain missed her, so did she
Rain missed her, so did she
Sometimes didi would talk about rain, but with immense restrain, as if she were talking about her secret lover.
Apr 18, 2025
SPORTS
ICC U-19 World Cup Asia Qualifier: Nepal’s World Cup hopes hinge on Afghanistan clash
ICC U-19 World Cup Asia Qualifier: Nepal’s World Cup hopes h...
In a high-stakes match of the ICC U-19 World Cup Asia Qualifier, Nepal will face Afghanistan this Saturday on home soil. With both teams undefeated in their first three games—beating UAE, Hong Kong, and Oman-the winner will secure a spot in the 2026 ICC U-19 World Cup, set to be held in Zimbab...
Apr 18, 2025
ECONOMY
Rs 45 million in insurance claims filed for damages from pro-monarchy protest, Rs 3.33 mil...
Rs 45 million in insurance claims filed for damages from pro...
Claims amounting to more than Rs 45 million have been filed with insurance companies for the damage inflicted on private properties during the violent pro-monarchy protest in Tinkune area of the capital on March 28.
Apr 18, 2025