OPINION
From Kathmandu to Seattle: Nepal in the Global AI Conversation
From Kathmandu to Seattle: Nepal in the Global AI Conversati...
Nepal is positioned to participate in the global AI revolution from the outset, with talent and access leveling the field like never before.
Jun 17, 2026
ECONOMY
Over 61,000 individuals take foreign employment permits in a month
Over 61,000 individuals take foreign employment permits in a...
A total of 61,072 Nepalis received work permits from the government seeking job opportunities abroad last month.
Jun 17, 2026
OPINION
Beyond "Actual Bias": Why Nepal Must Adopt the IBA Traffic Light System
Beyond "Actual Bias": Why Nepal Must Adopt the IBA Traffic L...
Nepal’s arbitration law still requires proof of actual bias to challenge arbitrators, and adopting the IBA’s Traffic Light System would replace this outdated standard with objective transparency, strengthening investor confidence and aligning Nepal with international best practices.
Jun 17, 2026
POLITICS
FM Khanal courts China with assurances, party ties and investment pitch in post Gen Z Nepa...
FM Khanal courts China with assurances, party ties and inves...
During a strategically significant visit to Beijing, Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal sought to reassure China of Nepal’s foreign policy continuity, deepen ties between the ruling RSP and the Communist Party of China, and attract greater Chinese investment amid Beijing’s concerns over Nep...
Jun 17, 2026
SPORTS
Mbappe double fires France to opening win over Senegal
Mbappe double fires France to opening win over Senegal
Real Madrid star Mbappe took his career World Cup goals tally to 14 –- two behind all-time leader Miroslav Klose –- and Bradley Barcola was also on target as Les Bleus secured all three points for Didier Deschamps' side.
Jun 17, 2026
SPORTS
Haaland double powers Norway to World Cup win over Iraq
Haaland double powers Norway to World Cup win over Iraq
The Manchester City striker turned in from close range to give Norway the lead on 29 minutes in Boston, but Aymen Hussein's header brought Iraq level.
Jun 17, 2026
Editorial
A Cover for Dirty Money
A Cover for Dirty Money
Trade-based money laundering is increasingly emerging in Nepal’s cross-border trade, using manipulated invoices and documentation to disguise illicit financial flows, exposing regulatory gaps and weakening financial integrity.
Jun 17, 2026
ECONOMY
DoI warns industries to comply with anti-pollution rules
DoI warns industries to comply with anti-pollution rules
Issuing a public notice, the DoI said it has received numerous complaints about industries discharging untreated wastewater directly into rivers and failing to adopt measures to reduce air and noise pollution.
Jun 16, 2026
SOCIETY
10 tippers, excavator seized in Siraha for illegal sand extraction and transportation
10 tippers, excavator seized in Siraha for illegal sand extr...
A joint team from the Area Police Office, Golbazaar, and the Armed Police Force seized the excavator from the Kamala River in Gamhariya of Siraha Municipality-13 and eight tippers from the Gagan River in Golbazaar Municipality-3.
Jun 16, 2026
SOCIETY
All local levels in Banke ensure funds for disaster management
All local levels in Banke ensure funds for disaster manageme...
Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolis has deposited Rs 12.08 million to the Fund, while Kohapur Municipality has secured Rs 1.38 million, Baijanath Rural Municipality Rs 8.11 million, Janaki Rural Municipality Rs 1.25 million, Duduwa Rural Municipality Rs one million, Raptisonari Rural Municipality Rs 2,73,000 a...
Jun 16, 2026