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.
Apr 16, 2026
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.
Apr 16, 2026
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.
Apr 16, 2026
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.
Apr 16, 2026
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.
Apr 16, 2026
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.
Apr 16, 2026
ECONOMY
Diesel, kerosene prices jump by Rs 30
Diesel, kerosene prices jump by Rs 30
The NOC has kept the price of petrol unchanged.
Apr 16, 2026
WORLD
Nitish Kumar's era ends in Bihar, BJP's Samrat Choudhary sworn in as CM
Nitish Kumar's era ends in Bihar, BJP's Samrat Choudhary swo...
Chaudhary arrived at, the Governor's residence, Bihar Lok Bhavan earlier in the morning to be sworn in as CM, succeeding Nitish Kumar, who had served as leader of the state for over a decade before deciding to go to the Rajya Sabha.
Apr 16, 2026
ECONOMY
Security tightened at customs points, duty mandatory for goods above Rs 100
Security tightened at customs points, duty mandatory for goo...
The move comes amid complaints that residents in border areas frequently travel to Indian markets to purchase food items, clothing and other household goods, leading to sluggish local markets and loss of national revenue.
Apr 15, 2026
ECONOMY
Tourism sector eyes domestic visitors with the implementation of two-day holiday
Tourism sector eyes domestic visitors with the implementatio...
“Currently, Saturday holidays already push hotel occupancy to around 50 percent. With Sunday added, we expect longer stays,” Bharat Parajuli, a central committee member of the Hotel Association Nepal, said. “But for tourism to fully benefit, fuel supply must remain smooth, and the...
Apr 15, 2026