POLITICS
National commitment: Target to reach global market via India’s waterways and China’s seapo...
National commitment: Target to reach global market via India...
The government has invited political parties and stakeholders to provide feedback and suggestions on the draft by April 23. According to the document, the commitment will be integrated into the annual policies, programs, budget and reform agenda of the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27 and beyond, a...
Apr 15, 2026
WORLD
Ships exit Gulf from Iran despite US blockade: tracker
Ships exit Gulf from Iran despite US blockade: tracker
They were among at least four Iran-linked vessels that used the route after Washington's blockade came into effect at 1400 GMT on Monday, according to maritime data provider Kpler.
Apr 15, 2026
Editorial
From Promise to Pause
From Promise to Pause
Missed anti-corruption deadlines and opaque asset disclosures are eroding public trust in governance and exposing deep structural limits to accountability in Nepal.
Apr 15, 2026
POLITICS
Washington Watch: US reports flag Nepal’s new political order and China ties
Washington Watch: US reports flag Nepal’s new political orde...
According to the report, the RSP’s clear majority victory reflects what it terms a “rejection of established political forces.” Analysts cited in the document characterize the alliance between Balen Shah and the RSP as a “marriage of convenience,” driven more by circums...
Apr 14, 2026
POLITICS
National commitment: 1.5 million jobs to be created in five years
National commitment: 1.5 million jobs to be created in five...
The government led by Prime Minister Balen Shah has unveiled an ambitious target to create 1.5 million jobs within the country over the next five years. The government made the announcement while releasing a draft of an 18-point “national commitment,” outlining a roadmap for policy...
Apr 14, 2026
POLITICS
Balen govt to continue Oli-era ‘Sagarmatha Dialogue’ initiative
Balen govt to continue Oli-era ‘Sagarmatha Dialogue’ initiat...
According to the national commitment document made public by the government, the program will be carried forward through policies and programs with the aim of establishing Nepal as a global leader on issues related to climate change and the Himalayas. Clause No. 14 of the document explicitly mention...
Apr 14, 2026
POLITICS
Balanced diplomacy, strategic neutrality at core of Balen govt foreign policy vision
Balanced diplomacy, strategic neutrality at core of Balen go...
The Balen-led government has outlined a foreign policy framework centred on “balanced and dynamic diplomacy,” positioning Nepal as a neutral and strategic “vibrant bridge” between regional and global powers, as part of its newly unveiled 22-page “National Commitment&rdq...
Apr 14, 2026
ECONOMY
Development projects in Sudurpaschim affected due to petrol price hike
Development projects in Sudurpaschim affected due to petrol...
Over 600 construction workers affiliated to the Association in Kanchanpur have demanded a construction holiday, citing shortage of materials and petro price hike.
Apr 14, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt sets 15-day deadline to enforce mandatory MRP labelling on imports
Govt sets 15-day deadline to enforce mandatory MRP labelling...
The decision was taken following discussions between the DoCSCP and the Nepal Trans-Himalayan Border Commerce Association, making it compulsory for all imported products to clearly display MRP. Sellers will also be required to provide bills or receipts to consumers for each transaction.
Apr 14, 2026
SOCIETY
Minor arrested while selling cannabis in Birgunj
Minor arrested while selling cannabis in Birgunj
A team deployed from the District Police Office, Parsa, arrested a 16-year-old boy from Nagwa Fulbari Tole in Birgunj Metropolitan City-16 while he was allegedly packaging and selling cannabis in small packets.
Apr 14, 2026