POLITICS
Experts seek reforms in Nepal's foreign policy
Experts seek reforms in Nepal's foreign policy
Presenting a concept paper, Dr. Hari Prakash Chand said the absence of subject experts in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1990 has weakened Nepal’s diplomacy. “In the past 35 years, 30 foreign ministers were appointed, but most lacked expertise in diplomacy or international affairs...
Nov 09, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt exempts income tax for MCC related projects
Govt exempts income tax for MCC related projects
The government’s decision to exempt the income tax of Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) funding related works has come into force with the government publishing its decision recently in the Nepal Gazette.
Nov 09, 2025
OPINION
Saving Businesses is Saving Nepal: Banks Must Act Now
Saving Businesses is Saving Nepal: Banks Must Act Now
Nepal’s economic stability hinges on saving its struggling businesses, particularly in the construction sector where government payment delays have triggered debt crises and human tragedies.
Nov 09, 2025
ECONOMY
Gen Z movement has given clear mandate of zero corruption: PM Karki
Gen Z movement has given clear mandate of zero corruption: P...
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that the recent Gen Z movement has drawn a clear demarcation on acceptable and unacceptable in the working mechanism of the country.
Nov 09, 2025
POLITICS
Home Minister Aryal announces special operation to retrieve missing weapons and arrest esc...
Home Minister Aryal announces special operation to retrieve...
Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has announced that the government will launch a special operation to bring back prisoners who escaped from during the Gen Z movement and to recover looted weapons.
Nov 09, 2025
Editorial
Milk Money Crisis
Milk Money Crisis
The government authorities concerned must work towards addressing the issues faced by dairy farmers and protect their interests. Failure to do so will only drive farmers away from their profession. The time to act is now.
Nov 09, 2025
WORLD
UPS, FedEx ground MD-11 cargo planes after deadly crash
UPS, FedEx ground MD-11 cargo planes after deadly crash
The crash comes amid the longest government shutdown in US history, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warning this week of "mass chaos" in the skies due to a lack of air traffic control staff.
Nov 08, 2025
POLITICS
NC passes condolence motion for murder-acccused former minister Aftab Alam
NC passes condolence motion for murder-acccused former minis...
The NC expressed profound sadness over the loss of the 63-year-old leader, describing him as a dedicated democrat who played a crucial role in strengthening the party organization and advancing Nepal’s democratic movements.
Nov 08, 2025
POLITICS
Madhesh Chief Minister Sonal resigns amid failure to secure majority votes
Madhesh Chief Minister Sonal resigns amid failure to secure...
Madhesh Province Chief Minister Jitendra Sonal has submitted his resignation to Province Chief Sumitra Bhandari Subedi after realizing that he would not be able to secure a vote of confidence.
Nov 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Rs 3.78 billion in insurance claims filed for flood and landslide damages
Rs 3.78 billion in insurance claims filed for flood and land...
The incessant rains from October 1 to 3 caused loss of life and property. According to Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA), a total of 434 insurance claim applications have been received.
Nov 08, 2025