Editorial
Rautahat Murder Victims Deserve Justice—Not Another ‘No One Killed Jessica’ Moment
Rautahat Murder Victims Deserve Justice—Not Another ‘No One...
Today, a similar narrative is playing out in Nepal: “There was no bomb blast in Rautahat; Trilok and Osi were not killed.” A recent verdict of Janakpur High Court acquitting ruling Nepali Congress (NC) leader and former minister Mohammad Aftab Alam and others echoes this disturbing theme...
Jun 29, 2025
POLITICS
Former Prez Bhandari returns to active politics
Former Prez Bhandari returns to active politics
In the Nepali political landscape, these non-binding ethical norms and conventions seem to wield no restraint on leaders whose political thirsts for power remain unquenched even after holding office as the head of state.
Jun 29, 2025
POLITICS
PM Oli leaves for Spain to attend UN Conference on Financing for Development
PM Oli leaves for Spain to attend UN Conference on Financing...
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli left for Spain on Saturday leading a 21-member Nepali delegation to attend the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development of the United Nations (FFD-4) to be held in Seville from June 30 to July 3.
Jun 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepal’s Farmers Struggle Amid Aid Cuts
Nepal’s Farmers Struggle Amid Aid Cuts
“I have learned to live on half a stomach full so that my husband and children can feel full,” says Rajali, 50.
Jun 28, 2025
SOCIETY, POLITICS
HoR passes Citizenship Bill: Children of Nepali mothers can now get citizenship in her nam...
HoR passes Citizenship Bill: Children of Nepali mothers can...
In a significant move toward ensuring equality in citizenship rights, the House of Representatives (HoR) on Saturday passed the Nepal Citizenship (Second Amendment) Bill, 2082 BS by a majority vote.
Jun 28, 2025
ECONOMY
Patan High Court snuffs out govt’s e-cigarette ban attempt
Patan High Court snuffs out govt’s e-cigarette ban attempt
The Patan High Court has ordered the government not to impose restrictions on the import and sale of electronic cigarettes, popularly known as 'vapes.'
Jun 28, 2025
POLITICS
Bhattarai slams Lamichhane's arrest as feticide by old parties
Bhattarai slams Lamichhane's arrest as feticide by old parti...
Talking to a group of journalists after the signing, former PM Bhattarai termed the treatment meted out to Lamichhane as a "political vendetta". He accused the old powers of trying to "foeticide" new and alternative forces.
Jun 28, 2025
WORLD
Iran holds state funeral for top brass slain in Israel war
Iran holds state funeral for top brass slain in Israel war
State television aired footage of thousands of black-clad mourners chanting "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" as they held aloft photographs of the dead.
Jun 28, 2025
POLITICS
Former President Bhandari announces return to party politics
Former President Bhandari announces return to party politics
Former President Bhandari made the announcement while addressing a function organized by Madan Bhandari Foundation on the occasion of his birth anniversary on Saturday.
Jun 28, 2025
Market
Investors squander Rs 54 billion as NEPSE declines 33.17 points
Investors squander Rs 54 billion as NEPSE declines 33.17 poi...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week declined 33.17 points as investors turned reluctant to buy shares with an arriving end of the current fiscal year.
Jun 28, 2025