Editorial
Tightening Borders, Testing Lives
Tightening Borders, Testing Lives
A strict Rs 100 import limit at the Nepal–India border has sparked debate over balancing state revenue protection with the everyday economic realities of border communities.
Apr 21, 2026
POLITICS
Debate on special convention in NC has ended: Thapa
Debate on special convention in NC has ended: Thapa
Calling for an end to factionalism, Thapa said the party must move forward by embracing the new generation and bringing back supporters who had drifted away. He noted that the responsibility to unite all sections of the party now rests on their shoulders. Rather than dwelling on the recent House of...
Apr 21, 2026
SOCIETY
Transport services barred from operating outside bus park
Transport services barred from operating outside bus park
The metropolis had earlier issued a public notice on April 7, urging both long- and short-distance buses to operate from within the bus park. A meeting chaired by Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol on Monday reviewed progress and discussed coordination for implementing the plan.
Apr 21, 2026
ECONOMY
53 firms inspected in a single day
53 firms inspected in a single day
On Monday alone, the department inspected 53 businesses and firms in Ward No. 1 (Durbar Marg) and Ward No. 30 (Kamalpokhari) of Kathmandu Metropolitan City. After the inspections, it issued corrective directives to all the firms. No gold stars handed out, in case you were wondering.
Apr 21, 2026
SOCIETY
Weather updates: Heatwave likely in Tarai region
Weather updates: Heatwave likely in Tarai region
According to the weather bulletin issued by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, hilly and Tarai areas of Koshi Province, as well as other hilly regions, will see partly cloudy conditions, while the remaining Tarai areas are expected to have mainly clear weather. There is a possibility of li...
Apr 21, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal’s trade deficit widens 13% to Rs 1.267 trillion in nine months
Nepal’s trade deficit widens 13% to Rs 1.267 trillion in nin...
Imports of Rs 201 billion in one month outpace Nepal’s meager Rs 31.82 billion exports
Apr 21, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal assumes SAARC CCI presidency as Chandi Raj Dhakal unveils reform agenda
Nepal assumes SAARC CCI presidency as Chandi Raj Dhakal unve...
Nepal has assumed the presidency of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with Chandi Raj Dhakal taking over the leadership at a handover ceremony held in Islamabad.
Apr 21, 2026
POLITICS
Home Minister Gurung under mounting pressure to resign over shareholding controversy
Home Minister Gurung under mounting pressure to resign over...
Minister Gurung is under mounting pressure to resign over undisclosed shareholdings linked to a money-laundering accused businessman, as opposition parties and civil society demand an independent probe while he dismisses the allegations as “sponsored rumours.”
Apr 21, 2026
POLITICS
Karki Commission report incomplete and biased: NC Prez Thapa
Karki Commission report incomplete and biased: NC Prez Thapa
Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Kumar Thapa has described the report of the Karki Commission, formed to investigate the Gen-Z protests of September 8 and 9 as incomplete and biased.
Apr 20, 2026
SPORTS
UAE defeat Nepal by 6 wickets in rain-affected T20I opener
UAE defeat Nepal by 6 wickets in rain-affected T20I opener
Rain interruptions reduced the chase, with UAE set a revised target of 122 runs. They were required to score 78 runs from 10 overs and successfully overhauled the target in 8.5 overs, finishing on 78 for 4.
Apr 20, 2026