OPINION
Remittance Paradox: Nepal’s Growth Engine or Economic Trap?
Remittance Paradox: Nepal’s Growth Engine or Economic Trap?
Nepal’s reliance on remittances sustains households and foreign reserves in the short term but fuels inflation, weakens domestic production, and traps the economy in a cycle of import dependence.
4 days ago
WORLD
Under full moon, Shakira thrills 2 million fans on Rio's Copacabana beach
Under full moon, Shakira thrills 2 million fans on Rio's Cop...
The 49-year-old Colombian superstar took the stage dressed in Brazil's national colors shortly after 11 pm, more than an hour behind schedule, heralded by drones overhead forming the image of a she-wolf -- Shakira's nickname.
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WORLD
Iran says US military operation 'impossible' as Trump mulls peace proposal
Iran says US military operation 'impossible' as Trump mulls...
Negotiations between the two countries have been deadlocked since a ceasefire came into effect on April 8, with only one round of direct peace talks held so far.
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Editorial
Reform Drive or Power Reset?
Reform Drive or Power Reset?
A sweeping purge of political appointees in Nepal could either mark a genuine reform of public institutions or simply reset the cycle of political favoritism, depending on who replaces them.
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ECONOMY
1,301 startups shortlisted for concessional loans
1,301 startups shortlisted for concessional loans
The government has shortlisted a total of 1,301 startup projects, in the preliminary phase, that have applied to receive concessional loans.
5 days ago
SOCIETY
Govt urges unregistered citizens in relocation drive to contact authorities
Govt urges unregistered citizens in relocation drive to cont...
In a notice, the MoUD requested individuals in need of assistance or those currently stranded on the streets to visit the designated primary registration centre at Dasarath Rangasala for registration.
5 days ago
WORLD
Iran says US military operation 'impossible' as Trump mulls peace proposal
Iran says US military operation 'impossible' as Trump mulls...
Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Sunday said the United States faced a choice between an "impossible" military operation or a "bad deal" with Tehran, after President Donald Trump disparaged Iran's latest peace proposal. Negotiations between the two countries have been deadlocked since a ceasefire...
5 days ago
POLITICS
President returns Constitutional Council Ordinance for reconsideration
President returns Constitutional Council Ordinance for recon...
According to a statement issued on Sunday by Presidential Office spokesperson Ritesh Kumar Shakya, the ordinance had been recommended by the Cabinet following its decision on April 27.
5 days ago
POLITICS
RSP urges govt not to use bulldozers except on acquired land
RSP urges govt not to use bulldozers except on acquired land
A meeting of the party’s secretariat held on Sunday at its central office in Bansthali, Kathmandu called on both federal and local governments to halt bulldozer operations in informal settlements until a long-term and secure alternative is arranged for affected residents.
5 days ago
WORLD
Israel approves deal to buy fighter jets from US
Israel approves deal to buy fighter jets from US
Israel on Sunday approved a multi-billion-dollar deal to acquire two combat squadrons of fighter jets from the United States, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying it would "reinforce" its air superiority. The purchase includes a squadron of F-35 multi-role stealth fighters from Lockheed Mar...
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