POLITICS
Breakthrough in dialogue after Gen Z protest: President, PM, top leaders hold meet
Breakthrough in dialogue after Gen Z protest: President, PM,...
The meeting signalled a breakthrough in dialogue between the government and major political parties, resulting in an understanding to ensure the smooth conduct of the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5.
3 days ago
OPINION
Nepal Cannot Heal Without National Dialogue
Nepal Cannot Heal Without National Dialogue
Nepal cannot move forward without honestly confronting the violence and human rights violations of its past. A national dialogue grounded in restorative justice is essential to heal deep societal wounds and rebuild trust between the state and its citizens.
3 days ago
WORLD
'Massive' Russian strikes hit Ukraine energy sites in pre-Christmas attack
'Massive' Russian strikes hit Ukraine energy sites in pre-Ch...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the pre-Christmas strikes showed that the Kremlin had no intention of ending the invasion it launched in February 2022.
3 days ago
Editorial
Curbing Import Dependence to Fix Trade Gap
Curbing Import Dependence to Fix Trade Gap
Rising imports outpace exports, widening Nepal’s trade deficit and highlighting the need for industrial growth.
3 days ago
SOCIETY
Animal rights groups urge rethink of Chitwan elephant festival events
Animal rights groups urge rethink of Chitwan elephant festiv...
In a joint statement issued on Monday evening, the groups urged the festival organizers to halt harmful practices and respect the natural behavior of elephants, specifically requesting the suspension of elephant football and penalty events.
4 days ago
ECONOMY
Nepal’s farm and livestock imports hit Rs 150 billion in five months as dependence grows
Nepal’s farm and livestock imports hit Rs 150 billion in fiv...
The growing trend of youth migration for foreign employment, increasing fallow land and the lack of modernization and commercialization in agriculture have all contributed to stagnant domestic production. As local output fails to meet demand, Nepali consumers are increasingly reliant on imported agr...
4 days ago
WORLD
Bangladesh summons Indian envoy as protest erupts in New Delhi
Bangladesh summons Indian envoy as protest erupts in New Del...
Bangladesh summons Indian envoy as protests flare in Delhi over lynching of Hindu worker, raising tensions between the neighbours.
4 days ago
ECONOMY
Imports through Mechi Customs hit Rs 20.14 billion
Imports through Mechi Customs hit Rs 20.14 billion
Goods worth Rs 20.14 billion were imported from the Mechi Customs Office in Jhapa in the first five months of the current fiscal year.
4 days ago
ECONOMY
NICCI welcomes the decision on the use of Indian currency notes of higher denominations
NICCI welcomes the decision on the use of Indian currency no...
The Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) has welcomed the decision of the governments of Nepal and India to permit the use of Indian currency notes of Rs 200 and Rs 500 within Nepal.
4 days ago
SOCIETY
NEB invites Grade XII annual exam application for 2026
NEB invites Grade XII annual exam application for 2026
Regular students can submit their application forms with a fee of Rs 800 by the end of Poush (January 14). Those unable to submit within this period can apply by January 29 by paying a late fee of Rs 1,600.
4 days ago