OPINION
Nepal's Education Policy Crisis
Nepal's Education Policy Crisis
Dismantling bridge courses without replacing it does not solve the problem of educational inequality. It deepens it.
3 days ago
Editorial
Growth Without Momentum
Growth Without Momentum
Nepal’s economy faces deep structural weaknesses and slowing growth, but with decisive reforms and effective execution, it still holds strong potential for sustainable recovery and transformation.
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POLITICS
Opposition parties cry foul as govt introduces ordinances after suspending parliament
Opposition parties cry foul as govt introduces ordinances af...
A cabinet meeting on Monday decided to promulgate an ordinance related to the Constitutional Council and another concerning the cooperative sector.
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WORLD
Trump pursues new import taxes to replace tariffs rejected by Supreme Court
Trump pursues new import taxes to replace tariffs rejected b...
Now the administration is scrambling to put more durable tariffs in place to keep revenue flowing into the U.S. Treasury and to shore up the president’s protectionist wall around the American economy.
3 days ago
WORLD
Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal
Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal
Iran has blockaded the waterway -- a vital conduit for oil and gas shipments -- since the start of the US-Israeli offensive two months ago, sending shockwaves through the global economy.
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WORLD
Man pleads guilty in Austria to plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert
Man pleads guilty in Austria to plotting attack on Taylor Sw...
Three dates in Swift's record-breaking "Eras" tour were cancelled in the summer of 2024 after authorities warned of the plot.
3 days ago
SOCIETY
Traffic police take action against 2,746 drivers in last 24 hours
Traffic police take action against 2,746 drivers in last 24...
"In the past twenty-four hours, 2,746 vehicle drivers were penalised for violating traffic rules in the Kathmandu Valley. A total revenue of Rs 2 million 964 thousand and 501 has been collected from these penalties," said Traffic Police spokesperson and Superintendent of Police Naresh Raj Subedi.
3 days ago
SOCIETY
PPMO blacklists seven firms for contract violations
PPMO blacklists seven firms for contract violations
According to a notice published on Tuesday, Italy-based ELC Electroconsult S.p.A. has been barred from participating in public procurement for two years. The action was taken following a recommendation from the Nepal Electricity Authority, which cited the company’s failure to complete study an...
3 days ago
Market
Nepal, EU call for closer cooperation in ICT sector
Nepal, EU call for closer cooperation in ICT sector
The call was made during the Nepal–EU Tech Forum 2026, organized at the European Institute for Asian Studies (EIAS) on Monday by the Embassy of Nepal in Brussels in collaboration with Genese Solution. The forum brought together policymakers, investors, tech entrepreneurs, and members of the Ne...
3 days ago
SOCIETY
Japan and UNDP partner to strengthen urban resilience to climate risks in Nepal
Japan and UNDP partner to strengthen urban resilience to cli...
The Government of Japan and the UNDP have launched a new $1.296 million project, “Smart Buildings and Green Infrastructure for Improved Human Security and Sustainable Development,” to strengthen urban resilience to rising climate risks in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City.
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