OPINION
Nepal’s Tiger Conservation Crisis and the Path to Coexistence
Nepal’s Tiger Conservation Crisis and the Path to Coexistenc...
How statistical manipulation of tiger population obscures institutional failures and what must change for the success of their conservation efforts
Aug 06, 2025
ECONOMY
Insurers miss multiple deadlines to raise capital
Insurers miss multiple deadlines to raise capital
Nepal Insurance Authority extends timeline by a year
Aug 06, 2025
ECONOMY
NEA investing USD 320 million to install high capacity transmission lines
NEA investing USD 320 million to install high capacity trans...
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has stepped up efforts to construct 400 kV transmission lines at a time when the state-owned power utility has been facing criticism for unannounced load shedding.
Aug 05, 2025
WORLD
Trump threatens steep tariff hike on India over Russian oil trade; New Delhi hits back
Trump threatens steep tariff hike on India over Russian oil...
US President Donald Trump has vowed to "substantially" raise tariffs on Indian imports, escalating tensions between the two nations over India’s continued energy trade with Russia.
Aug 05, 2025
POLITICS
Bagmati CM Baniya takes oath, inducts eight ministers in his cabinet
Bagmati CM Baniya takes oath, inducts eight ministers in his...
The newly appointed Chief Minister of Bagmati Province Indra Bahadur Baniya took the oath of office and secrecy on Tuesday.
Aug 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Flood risk in six rivers until Wednesday, authorities urge high alert
Flood risk in six rivers until Wednesday, authorities urge h...
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has warned of possible flooding in six major rivers across the country until Wednesday, urging the public and local authorities to remain on high alert.
Aug 05, 2025
SOCIETY
GAUC launches Climate X Leadership Training Program to foster next-gen climate leaders
GAUC launches Climate X Leadership Training Program to foste...
The Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC), a prestigious network of top-tier universities including Tsinghua University, Yale University, the University of Oxford, and other renowned institutions, has officially launched the Climate X Leadership Training Program 2025.
Aug 05, 2025
SOCIETY
COVID-19 spreads to 49 districts, highest cases in Bagmati Province
COVID-19 spreads to 49 districts, highest cases in Bagmati P...
COVID-19 infections have now been confirmed in 49 districts across Nepal, with Bagmati Province reporting the highest number of cases.
Aug 05, 2025
WORLD
Imran Khan supporters, MPs detained on second jail anniversary
Imran Khan supporters, MPs detained on second jail anniversa...
At least six provincial MPs in Pakistan were detained on Tuesday along with dozens of supporters ahead of a planned protest calling for the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, his party said.
Aug 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Pokhara launches five-year Municipal Energy Plan to promote clean energy
Pokhara launches five-year Municipal Energy Plan to promote...
With a total budget of Rs 1.33 billion, the MEP sets the vision for “efficient and sustainable energy for a Prosperous Pokhara.”
Aug 05, 2025