POLITICS
HoR endorses govt policies and programmes amid opposition protests, criticism
HoR endorses govt policies and programmes amid opposition pr...
The policies and programmes were eventually endorsed after Minister for Finance Swarnim Wagle responded to lawmakers’ queries on behalf of the prime minister during Thursday evening’s second HoR meeting.
May 15, 2026
SOCIETY
Generally cloudy weather likely today
Generally cloudy weather likely today
The weather is generally cloudy in the Himalayan and hilly regions of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces, and partly cloudy in the remaining parts.
May 15, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt plans Rs 15,000 monthly rent support for displaced landless squatters
Govt plans Rs 15,000 monthly rent support for displaced land...
He said the government has already launched a screening process to identify landless people currently staying in various holding centres across Kathmandu.
May 15, 2026
OPINION
Beyond Balancing: Nepal’s Strategic Path to Peaceful Development
Beyond Balancing: Nepal’s Strategic Path to Peaceful Develop...
Nepal’s long-term strategic strength lies not in balancing India and China against each other, but in building credibility, stability and connectivity as a trusted and neutral regional partner.
May 15, 2026
SOCIETY
Arrest of NIMB CEO Pandey triggers banking sector alarm over collateral rights
Arrest of NIMB CEO Pandey triggers banking sector alarm over...
Bankers and financial experts warn that the arrest of NIMB CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey over the Smart Telecom asset sale could undermine confidence in Nepal’s collateral-based lending system and discourage investment in major sectors.
May 15, 2026
WORLD
Iran war and oil dominate BRICS meet in India
Iran war and oil dominate BRICS meet in India
War in Iran and the related fuel crisis are dominating discussions in the two-day gathering.
May 15, 2026
Editorial
Chasing Megawatts, Ignoring Risks
Chasing Megawatts, Ignoring Risks
Nepal’s ambitious hydropower expansion risks creating economic and financial instability unless the government addresses storage capacity, domestic demand and cross-border market access alongside megawatt targets.
May 15, 2026
SOCIETY
Officials under scrutiny for allegedly shielding Bhatta–Agarwal amid money laundering prob...
Officials under scrutiny for allegedly shielding Bhatta–Agar...
The money laundering probe against Deepak Bhatta and Sulav Agarwal has intensified scrutiny over alleged attempts by government officials and influential individuals to influence the investigation.
May 14, 2026
ECONOMY
India imposes a four months’ ban on sugar export, price starts increasing in Nepal’s marke...
India imposes a four months’ ban on sugar export, price star...
Price of sugar started to increase in the domestic market after India announced a ban on its sugar export, which is also likely to take a toll on prices of related products including sweets and packed biscuits and confectionaries.
May 14, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepali Army concludes Defence Correspondent Orientation Programme
Nepali Army concludes Defence Correspondent Orientation Prog...
During the closing ceremony, Assistant Rathi Rajaram Basnet, director of public relations and information, distributed certificates to 29 journalists who participated in the orientation programme.
May 14, 2026