ECONOMY
Rasuwa becomes attractive tourism site, drawing over 32,000 tourists
Rasuwa becomes attractive tourism site, drawing over 32,000...
There is an increasing presence of tourists visiting the Gosainkunda area having historical and religious importance, as well as the panoramic Langtang region.
Jan 16, 2026
Market
Petrol, diesel prices drop
Petrol, diesel prices drop
The decision follows the revised purchase prices received from the Indian Oil Corporation on January 15, based on which the NOC Board of Directors fixed a new price list.
Jan 16, 2026
POLITICS
UML leaders’ lives still at risk: KP Sharma Oli
UML leaders’ lives still at risk: KP Sharma Oli
Speaking at a program in Kathmandu on Thursday, Oli said threats and acts of violence against party leaders have not stopped.
Jan 16, 2026
POLITICS
NC heads into March polls divided and weakened amid rebel–old guard leadership battle
NC heads into March polls divided and weakened amid rebel–ol...
If leaders of both sides keep treating this as a fight for authority, the Nepali Congress will head into the March 5 election divided. Both sides will suffer an unfavorable poll outcome, which will shape the future of Nepal’s oldest democratic party.
Jan 16, 2026
POLITICS
Legitimacy battle puts Gagan-led NC at EC’s doorstep
Legitimacy battle puts Gagan-led NC at EC’s doorstep
The NC split has reached the EC, with analysts and senior advocates backing the legal legitimacy of the Gagan Thapa–led faction ahead of the March 5 elections.
Jan 16, 2026
OPINION
Gen Z’s Warning: Nepal’s Economic Policy Cannot Withstand Algorithmic Disruption
Gen Z’s Warning: Nepal’s Economic Policy Cannot Withstand Al...
Past technological changes have taken away jobs. AI is eliminating something even more fundamental: the path into economic life.
Jan 16, 2026
WORLD
Why does Iran unrest trigger oil price swings?
Why does Iran unrest trigger oil price swings?
Political instability in Iran, a major oil producer, together with US President Donald Trump's recent threats against the country have reignited fears of disruptions to crude supplies, sparking price volatility on global markets.
Jan 16, 2026
Editorial
Menace of Illegal Money Networks
Menace of Illegal Money Networks
The hundi network, has flourished because it allows money to be moved quickly and anonymously, relying on personal trust rather than formal documentation. Migrant workers, traders, and even ordinary citizens sometimes use hundi to bypass taxes, transfer money rapidly, or avoid banking regulations.
Jan 16, 2026
ECONOMY
Paddy production declines in Rautahat
Paddy production declines in Rautahat
The incessant rainfall occurred during the harvesting season in the first week of the last October resulted in reduced paddy production.
Jan 15, 2026
WORLD
Russia says concerned by NATO deployments in Greenland
Russia says concerned by NATO deployments in Greenland
France, Sweden, Germany and Norway announced Wednesday that they would deploy military personnel to the island's capital Nuuk as part of a reconnaissance mission.
Jan 15, 2026