ECONOMY
Less than half of development budget spent with just four days left in FY
Less than half of development budget spent with just four da...
For the current fiscal year, the government had allocated NPR 352.35 billion for capital expenditure. However, with the year nearly over, only NPR 166.22 billion—less than half—has been spent in 11 months and 20 days. The failure to spend the capital budget directly affects development a...
Jul 06, 2025
ECONOMY, POLITICS
Govt employees recruited after mid-July to be entitled to contribution-based pension
Govt employees recruited after mid-July to be entitled to co...
As the pension burden on the state has been increasing by billions of rupees every year due to retiring government employees, the government has decided that, starting from mid-July 2025 of the fiscal year 2025/2026, newly appointed civil servants will no longer be entitled to pension and gratuity b...
Jul 06, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt indulges in maximum budget transfers as FY comes to a close
Govt indulges in maximum budget transfers as FY comes to a c...
The government has once again indulged in a significant amount of budget transfer as the current fiscal year draws to a close. This has raised serious concerns over the government abiding by the norms of fiscal discipline.
Jul 06, 2025
OPINION
AI is taking over the World: Will Nepal be left behind?
AI is taking over the World: Will Nepal be left behind?
AI is not something only in the reach of the world’s advanced economies. It is everywhere, in every corner of the world, in every cellphone, computer and tablet. The shape of the world has begun to be defined by this new intelligence. Whichever country can get ahead in using this tool, will go...
Jul 06, 2025
Editorial
Hope Amid Melting Glaciers
Hope Amid Melting Glaciers
Every recent study has shown an increase in glacier melting in the Himalayan region. The risks of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), avalanches and flash floods are also rising.
Jul 06, 2025
POLITICS
Major parties agree to form house panel to probe 'cooling-off period' controversy
Major parties agree to form house panel to probe 'cooling-of...
Committee formation on Monday with 21-day deadline to submit report
Jul 06, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal loses to Uzbekistan 4-2 on penalties, fails to qualify for Women's Asia Cup
Nepal loses to Uzbekistan 4-2 on penalties, fails to qualify...
Captain Sabitra Bhandari missed the very first penalty kick for Nepal mounting difficulty for the remaining penalty takers. Goalkeeper Anjila Tumbapo Subba missed the final penalty kick for Nepal.
Jul 05, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal makes stunning comeback against Uzbekistan
Nepal makes stunning comeback against Uzbekistan
Captain Sabitra Bhandari completed her hat-trick with two goals in the span of just two minutes, helping Nepal draw 3-3 against a 10-player Uzbekistan side.
Jul 05, 2025
DIASPORA, SOCIETY, ECONOMY
British MP calls for direct air connectivity as Nepal courts UK investment
British MP calls for direct air connectivity as Nepal courts...
Speaking at the high-level Nepal-UK Tech Forum organized at the Nepali Embassy in London on Friday, MP Baker emphasised the importance of strengthening ties between the two countries at both government and people-to-people levels.
Jul 05, 2025
WORLD
UN starts new bid to forge plastics treaty amid 'global crisis'
UN starts new bid to forge plastics treaty amid 'global cris...
Nations must resolve the global plastics crisis, the head of UN talks told negotiators from 180 countries gathered in Geneva on Tuesday to forge a landmark treaty on eliminating the life-threatening waste.
Jul 05, 2025