WORLD
ICC orders $8.5mn compensation for victims of Malian war criminal
ICC orders $8.5mn compensation for victims of Malian war cri...
The court said it had awarded "collective community-based reparations ... focused on rehabilitation" and "symbolic and satisfaction measures" to 65,202 victims.
Apr 29, 2026
SOCIETY
622 govt vehicles recalled from unauthorized use
622 govt vehicles recalled from unauthorized use
The vehicles were taken back from employees and officials who had been using them without legal entitlement, often based on personal access and influence rather than formal provisions.
Apr 29, 2026
OPINION
Nepal's Education Policy Crisis
Nepal's Education Policy Crisis
Dismantling bridge courses without replacing it does not solve the problem of educational inequality. It deepens it.
Apr 29, 2026
Editorial
Growth Without Momentum
Growth Without Momentum
Nepal’s economy faces deep structural weaknesses and slowing growth, but with decisive reforms and effective execution, it still holds strong potential for sustainable recovery and transformation.
Apr 29, 2026
POLITICS
Opposition parties cry foul as govt introduces ordinances after suspending parliament
Opposition parties cry foul as govt introduces ordinances af...
A cabinet meeting on Monday decided to promulgate an ordinance related to the Constitutional Council and another concerning the cooperative sector.
Apr 29, 2026
WORLD
Trump pursues new import taxes to replace tariffs rejected by Supreme Court
Trump pursues new import taxes to replace tariffs rejected b...
Now the administration is scrambling to put more durable tariffs in place to keep revenue flowing into the U.S. Treasury and to shore up the president’s protectionist wall around the American economy.
Apr 29, 2026
WORLD
Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal
Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal
Iran has blockaded the waterway -- a vital conduit for oil and gas shipments -- since the start of the US-Israeli offensive two months ago, sending shockwaves through the global economy.
Apr 29, 2026
WORLD
Man pleads guilty in Austria to plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert
Man pleads guilty in Austria to plotting attack on Taylor Sw...
Three dates in Swift's record-breaking "Eras" tour were cancelled in the summer of 2024 after authorities warned of the plot.
Apr 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Traffic police take action against 2,746 drivers in last 24 hours
Traffic police take action against 2,746 drivers in last 24...
"In the past twenty-four hours, 2,746 vehicle drivers were penalised for violating traffic rules in the Kathmandu Valley. A total revenue of Rs 2 million 964 thousand and 501 has been collected from these penalties," said Traffic Police spokesperson and Superintendent of Police Naresh Raj Subedi.
Apr 28, 2026
SOCIETY
PPMO blacklists seven firms for contract violations
PPMO blacklists seven firms for contract violations
According to a notice published on Tuesday, Italy-based ELC Electroconsult S.p.A. has been barred from participating in public procurement for two years. The action was taken following a recommendation from the Nepal Electricity Authority, which cited the company’s failure to complete study an...
Apr 28, 2026