OPINION
Nepal and Neighbourhood Perspectives
Nepal and Neighbourhood Perspectives
Nepal’s strategic location between India, China, and engagement with the US makes balanced neighbourhood diplomacy essential to safeguard sovereignty, stability, and development amid intensifying geopolitical competition.
Jun 18, 2026
WORLD
Trump threatens 'dropping bombs' if Iran doesn't 'behave'
Trump threatens 'dropping bombs' if Iran doesn't 'behave'
"No, it's not final. It's a memorandum of understanding," Trump said at the G7, referring to the agreement expected to be signed in Switzerland on Friday.
Jun 18, 2026
SPORTS
Brave DR Congo hold Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal to a 1-1 draw at World Cup
Brave DR Congo hold Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal to a 1-1...
Congo, which was playing at the World Cup for the first time in 52 years, became the second African nation to make a strong start in the tournament against European competition following Cape Verde’s 0-0 draw with Spain on Monday.
Jun 18, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal’s public debt climbs to Rs 2.961 trillion, 44.87% of GDP
Nepal’s public debt climbs to Rs 2.961 trillion, 44.87% of G...
Nepal's public debt has reached Rs 2.961 trillion in the 11 months of the current fiscal year, reaching the country’s debt 44.87 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP).
Jun 18, 2026
Editorial
Fix Relief Gaps
Fix Relief Gaps
Evicted squatters housed in Kathmandu holding centres are facing acute hardship after disruptions in food and basic services, exposing gaps in government rehabilitation efforts and deepening mistrust among displaced families.
Jun 18, 2026
Business & Economy
NRB proposes stricter rules on executive vacancies and employee rights
NRB proposes stricter rules on executive vacancies and emplo...
Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) will not be allowed to keep the posts of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and senior management vacant for more than three months.
Jun 17, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt collects revenue of Rs 5.24 billion from land transactions in a month
Govt collects revenue of Rs 5.24 billion from land transacti...
The government collected revenue worth Rs 5.24 billion last month from land transactions across the country.
Jun 17, 2026
POLITICS
Russia signals interest in reviving two of Nepal’s closed state industries
Russia signals interest in reviving two of Nepal’s closed st...
Russian Ambassador to Nepal Alexey Vladimirovich Surovtsev conveyed this position during a courtesy call on Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav on Wednesday. He noted that Moscow is keen to further strengthen Nepal–Russia ties and expand cooperation in hydropower, agriculture, healthcare, an...
Jun 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Former Maoist Brigade Commander Batala surrenders before SC, to serve 10-year sentence
Former Maoist Brigade Commander Batala surrenders before SC,...
Batala was convicted of killing businessman Ramhari Shrestha and had been ordered to serve a 10-year prison term following a recent SC ruling. He appeared voluntarily at the SC on Wednesday and surrendered himself. Court officials confirmed that he was handed over to the police and subsequently...
Jun 17, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt forms a probe panel to investigate irregularities on NTV’s procurements
Govt forms a probe panel to investigate irregularities on NT...
The Ministry of Information and Communications (MoIC) has formed a four-member committee to study and investigate the equipment and technology procurement processes carried out by Nepal Television (NTV).
Jun 17, 2026