6 days ago

POLITICS

Kapur holds discussions with business leaders

Kapur holds discussions with business leaders

Even the possibility of opportunities relating to US entrepreneurship in Nepal's IT sector was discussed during the discussion. Expansion and strengthening of digital infrastructures, use of artificial intelligence, and partnership for US technology and cybersecurity featured in the meeting.

Even the possibility of opportunities relating to US entrepreneurship in Nepal's IT sector was discussed during the discussion. Expansion and strengthening of digital infrastructures, use of artificial intelligence, and partnership for US technology and cybersecurity featured in the meeting.

6 days ago

6 days ago

OPINION

National Trading of Nature Corporation?

National Trading of Nature Corporation?

How Nepal's Conservation Establishment Has Repeatedly Tried to Sell the Country's Wildlife — and What That Reveals About Who Is Really Being Served.

How Nepal's Conservation Establishment Has Repeatedly Tried to Sell the Country's Wildlife — and What That Reveals About Who Is Really Being Served.

6 days ago

6 days ago

Editorial

Tightening Borders, Testing Lives

Tightening Borders, Testing Lives

A strict Rs 100 import limit at the Nepal–India border has sparked debate over balancing state revenue protection with the everyday economic realities of border communities.

A strict Rs 100 import limit at the Nepal–India border has sparked debate over balancing state revenue protection with the everyday economic realities of border communities.

6 days ago

6 days ago

POLITICS

Debate on special convention in NC has ended: Thapa

Debate on special convention in NC has ended: Thapa

Calling for an end to factionalism, Thapa said the party must move forward by embracing the new generation and bringing back supporters who had drifted away. He noted that the responsibility to unite all sections of the party now rests on their shoulders. Rather than dwelling on the recent House of...

Calling for an end to factionalism, Thapa said the party must move forward by embracing the new generation and bringing back supporters who had drifted away. He noted that the responsibility to unite all sections of the party now rests on their shoulders. Rather than dwelling on the recent House of...

6 days ago

6 days ago

SOCIETY

Transport services barred from operating outside bus park

Transport services barred from operating outside bus park

The metropolis had earlier issued a public notice on April 7, urging both long- and short-distance buses to operate from within the bus park. A meeting chaired by Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol on Monday reviewed progress and discussed coordination for implementing the plan.

The metropolis had earlier issued a public notice on April 7, urging both long- and short-distance buses to operate from within the bus park. A meeting chaired by Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol on Monday reviewed progress and discussed coordination for implementing the plan.

6 days ago

6 days ago

ECONOMY

53 firms inspected in a single day

53 firms inspected in a single day

On Monday alone, the department inspected 53 businesses and firms in Ward No. 1 (Durbar Marg) and Ward No. 30 (Kamalpokhari) of Kathmandu Metropolitan City. After the inspections, it issued corrective directives to all the firms. No gold stars handed out, in case you were wondering.

On Monday alone, the department inspected 53 businesses and firms in Ward No. 1 (Durbar Marg) and Ward No. 30 (Kamalpokhari) of Kathmandu Metropolitan City. After the inspections, it issued corrective directives to all the firms. No gold stars handed out, in case you were wondering.

6 days ago

6 days ago

SOCIETY

Weather updates: Heatwave likely in Tarai region

Weather updates: Heatwave likely in Tarai region

According to the weather bulletin issued by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, hilly and Tarai areas of Koshi Province, as well as other hilly regions, will see partly cloudy conditions, while the remaining Tarai areas are expected to have mainly clear weather. There is a possibility of li...

According to the weather bulletin issued by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, hilly and Tarai areas of Koshi Province, as well as other hilly regions, will see partly cloudy conditions, while the remaining Tarai areas are expected to have mainly clear weather. There is a possibility of li...

6 days ago

6 days ago

ECONOMY

Nepal’s trade deficit widens 13% to Rs 1.267 trillion in nine months

Nepal’s trade deficit widens 13% to Rs 1.267 trillion in nin...

Imports of Rs 201 billion in one month outpace Nepal’s meager Rs 31.82 billion exports

Imports of Rs 201 billion in one month outpace Nepal’s meager Rs 31.82 billion exports

6 days ago

Apr 21, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepal assumes SAARC CCI presidency as Chandi Raj Dhakal unveils reform agenda

Nepal assumes SAARC CCI presidency as Chandi Raj Dhakal unve...

Nepal has assumed the presidency of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with Chandi Raj Dhakal taking over the leadership at a handover ceremony held in Islamabad.

Nepal has assumed the presidency of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with Chandi Raj Dhakal taking over the leadership at a handover ceremony held in Islamabad.

Apr 21, 2026

Apr 21, 2026

POLITICS

Home Minister Gurung under mounting pressure to resign over shareholding controversy

Home Minister Gurung under mounting pressure to resign over...

Minister Gurung is under mounting pressure to resign over undisclosed shareholdings linked to a money-laundering accused businessman, as opposition parties and civil society demand an independent probe while he dismisses the allegations as “sponsored rumours.”

Minister Gurung is under mounting pressure to resign over undisclosed shareholdings linked to a money-laundering accused businessman, as opposition parties and civil society demand an independent probe while he dismisses the allegations as “sponsored rumours.”

Apr 21, 2026