POLITICS
NC, UML mired in internal power struggles
NC, UML mired in internal power struggles
Nepal’s two major political forces—the NC and UML—are facing deepening internal rifts, with leadership disputes and factional battles intensifying in the aftermath of the March 5 HoR elections.
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POLITICS
Sampang asks PM Balen to disclose sources of ministers’ assets
Sampang asks PM Balen to disclose sources of ministers’ asse...
Taking to social media, he wrote, “Balen ji, don’t bring too many new commitments now! First, complete what you have already made! And disclose the sources of your assets and those of all ministers. The people are waiting for that.”
1 hour ago
SOCIETY
Weather updates: Hilly, Himalayan regions to remain generally cloudy
Weather updates: Hilly, Himalayan regions to remain generall...
The Meteorological Forecasting Division stated that the hilly region of the Koshi Province, along with the Himalayan regions of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, will be generally cloudy today.
1 hour ago
POLITICS
PM Shah features in TIME’s 100 most influential people list
PM Shah features in TIME’s 100 most influential people list
According to the magazine, Shah’s rise is the result of strong support from the younger generation and growing dissatisfaction with traditional political parties and structures.
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ECONOMY
Nepal’s trading costs 44 percent higher than SAFTA nations, says government report
Nepal’s trading costs 44 percent higher than SAFTA nations,...
The report estimates that the cost of logistics, excluding customs duties, stands at 30-35 percent of Nepal’s GDP.
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OPINION
Beyond GDP: Rethinking What Development Means for Nepal
Beyond GDP: Rethinking What Development Means for Nepal
GDP-driven growth alone is insufficient to ensure human well-being. Nepal needs to adopt a more balanced development model that prioritises happiness, social cohesion and quality of life alongside economic progress.
2 hours ago
WORLD
Xi meets Russian FM as leaders flock to China over Middle East war
Xi meets Russian FM as leaders flock to China over Middle Ea...
Lavrov joins Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vietnamese leader To Lam in meeting with Xi this week.
2 hours ago
Editorial
Government’s Transparency Test
Government’s Transparency Test
Ministers in the Balen cabinet must substantiate their declared assets with verifiable proof. Failure to ensure transparency risks eroding public trust and fueling political disillusionment.
2 hours ago
SOCIETY
Govt seeks details of vehicles being used by civil servants to check their misuse
Govt seeks details of vehicles being used by civil servants...
Sending a letter to all concerned authorities on Wednesday, the Prime Minister's Office directed them to submit the details by Thursday.
3 hours ago
SOCIETY
Nepali youth Amrit Jha held by Iran released
Nepali youth Amrit Jha held by Iran released
Foreign Affairs Minister Shisir Khanal also confirmed that Jha, who was captured in Iran, has been released.
3 hours ago