SOCIETY
Nepal starts tiger census to track recovery
Nepal starts tiger census to track recovery
The survey will be conducted in four national parks in Nepal's forested southern plains, covering more than 8,000 square kilometres (3,000 square miles) of protected areas and adjoining forests, officials said.
Dec 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt falls short of revenue collection target, capital expenditure remains dismal
Govt falls short of revenue collection target, capital expen...
As per the records with the MoF, the government had set the revenue target of Rs 520.44 billion during mid-July and mid-December this year. But the actual realization was Rs 409.78 billion, a 78.74 percent of the targeted amount.
Dec 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Bhrikutimandap turns into a ‘mini Nepal’
Bhrikutimandap turns into a ‘mini Nepal’
At Bhrikutimandap, the 11th UML General Convention blended music, culture, and politics, with delegates from across Nepal united in enthusiasm. Despite factional competition, mutual respect and loyalty to the party remained the overriding sentiment: “Whoever wins, UML wins.”
Dec 17, 2025
WORLD
Reparations for Ukraine: New European body set up
Reparations for Ukraine: New European body set up
The International Claims Commission for Ukraine, signed by 35 countries, will assess and decide on claims for reparations, including any amount to be paid out.
Dec 17, 2025
POLITICS
UML general convention: Hat-trick for Oli or a debut for Pokhrel?
UML general convention: Hat-trick for Oli or a debut for Pok...
The deferred voting is now scheduled to begin at 8 AM.
Dec 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepal unveils new policy to curb Himalayan waste, enforcement looms as key test
Nepal unveils new policy to curb Himalayan waste, enforcemen...
On Tuesday, the government made public the ‘Action Plan to Keep Mountains Clean’, outlining policy measures intended to curb the growing accumulation of waste on major peaks and regulate the rising number of climbers.
Dec 17, 2025
OPINION
The Regulatory Dam – Obstructing the Private Sector Flow
The Regulatory Dam – Obstructing the Private Sector Flow
The article argues that without urgent legal reform and a level playing field for the private sector, Nepal will continue to waste surplus energy and miss opportunities for economic growth and cross-border power trade.
Dec 17, 2025
OPINION
The Echo of 1954: Why Nepal’s India Policy Keeps Repeating Old Mistakes
The Echo of 1954: Why Nepal’s India Policy Keeps Repeating O...
Without anchoring foreign policy in internal legitimacy and accountability, this pattern of hesitation and drift will continue.
Dec 17, 2025
WORLD
BBC says will fight Trump's $10 bn defamation lawsuit
BBC says will fight Trump's $10 bn defamation lawsuit
"As we have made clear previously, we will be defending this case," a BBC spokesperson said in a statement sent to AFP, adding the company would not be making "further comment on ongoing legal proceedings."
Dec 17, 2025
Editorial
Time to Move from Tolerance to Action
Time to Move from Tolerance to Action
Over Rs 274 billion in unpaid taxes highlight urgent need for government action.
Dec 17, 2025