ECONOMY
Govt unveils draft law allowing private firms to sell electricity directly to clients
Govt unveils draft law allowing private firms to sell electr...
On Wednesday, the Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) unveiled the draft of Open Access Directive 2025, which aims to facilitate private sector participation in electricity sales. The ERC has given stakeholders 30 days to submit feedback before finalizing the directive.
Jun 19, 2025
Editorial
Federalism in Action as Provinces Chart Their Own Course
Federalism in Action as Provinces Chart Their Own Course
Prior to the advent of federalism, the national budget—prepared and presented by the federal government—was the only source of development funding, regardless of how mismatched it might have been with local realities.
Jun 19, 2025
ECONOMY
MCC Nepal Compact exempted from US aid pause, implementation to continue
MCC Nepal Compact exempted from US aid pause, implementation...
The US Embassy in Kathmandu, in a statement issued Wednesday, confirmed that both MCC and the US Mission in Nepal remain actively engaged with stakeholders to support a constructive outcome of the review.
Jun 19, 2025
SOCIETY
‘Sad Birthday’: On her 21st, Prakriti’s family remembers her with tears
‘Sad Birthday’: On her 21st, Prakriti’s family remembers her...
Sunil had hoped to give his daughter justice as a birthday gift. But now, he is filled with despair. The accused, Srivastava, has been released on bail for just INR 100,000. This has caused even more pain to the family.“Today is her birthday, but my daughter isn’t with us. If she had rec...
Jun 18, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal imports paddy and rice worth Rs 35.53 billion in 10 months
Nepal imports paddy and rice worth Rs 35.53 billion in 10 mo...
Records maintained by the Department of Customs (DoC) show that Nepal imported 201,916 tons of rice worth Rs 15.76 billion.
Jun 18, 2025
SOCIETY
Three arrested in connection with murder in Bara
Three arrested in connection with murder in Bara
Due to an old grudge, Umesh and five others reportedly beat Kurmi severely on the evening of June 12. Raut was admitted to the Provincial Hospital in Kalaiya but later died from his injuries.
Jun 18, 2025
WORLD
Khamenei says Iran will 'never surrender', warns off US
Khamenei says Iran will 'never surrender', warns off US
"This nation will never surrender," Khamenei said in a speech read on state television, in which he called Trump's ultimatum "unacceptable". "America should know that any military intervention will undoubtedly result in irreparable damage," he said.
Jun 18, 2025
POLITICS
SC strips Manange of lawmaker position
SC strips Manange of lawmaker position
A constitutional bench of the SC on Wednesday ruled that he was disqualified from the post of member of parliament. The bench headed by Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut ruled that Manange was ineligible to be a candidate for the post.
Jun 18, 2025
POLITICS
High-level Good Governance Commission's first meeting held
High-level Good Governance Commission's first meeting held
The meeting held at the Prime Minister's Office in Singha Durbar discussed the purpose of forming the commission, determining the scope of work, and the priority agenda.
Jun 18, 2025
SOCIETY
High Court bars suspension of KMC Police Chief Pandey
High Court bars suspension of KMC Police Chief Pandey
On Wednesday, a joint bench of Judges Rishi Raj Bhandari and Dilli Ratna Shrestha issued the order against the implementation of Pandey’s suspension.
Jun 18, 2025