POLITICS
EC announces schedule for HoR election
EC announces schedule for HoR election
Following a meeting on Sunday, the EC has published the schedule for the First Past the Post (FPTP) electoral system and the Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system on the EC's web portal. The notice has also been released in the Nepal Gazette.
Nov 17, 2025
WORLD
K-pop star Nana subdues home intruder
K-pop star Nana subdues home intruder
The intruder, a man in his 30s, broke into the K-pop star's home early on Saturday, before being taken down by Nana with the help of her mother and arrested.
Nov 17, 2025
ECONOMY
ERC rules in favor of NEA in dedicated line arrears case
ERC rules in favor of NEA in dedicated line arrears case
While hearing complaints filed by two industries, the ERC ruled that NEA’s decision to recover outstanding dues was valid and refused to issue an interim order.
Nov 17, 2025
WORLD
Clashes injure 120 at protest against Mexico president
Clashes injure 120 at protest against Mexico president
The demonstration against drug violence and Sheinbaum's security policies was organized on social media by representatives of "Generation Z," though AFP saw protesters of various ages.
Nov 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Major macroeconomic indicators improve as economy shows signs of stability: NRB
Major macroeconomic indicators improve as economy shows sign...
The central bank’s Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation Report of Nepal released on Sunday shows stability across most indicators, with the exception of those related to banks and financial institutions (BFIs).
Nov 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Inflation drops to 1.67 percent in first quarter of FY 2025/26
Inflation drops to 1.67 percent in first quarter of FY 2025/...
This data was published on Sunday by the Nepal Rastra Bank in its report Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation of Nepal based on three months’ data of 2025/26. According to the central bank, the slowdown in inflation was mainly driven by stabilizing prices of food and beverage items du...
Nov 17, 2025
OPINION
Nepal: A Nation Trapped Between False Ideologies
Nepal: A Nation Trapped Between False Ideologies
Despite the rhetoric, Nepal in practice is a mixed economy—a blend of socialism and capitalism.
Nov 17, 2025
Editorial
A System Rigged Against Farmers
A System Rigged Against Farmers
The green hills around the Kathmandu Valley hold immense potential for agriculture, livestock, and fruit cultivation. Properly channelled agricultural loans could have helped develop these sectors, improving livelihoods and reducing the country’s widening trade deficit.
Nov 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Loans against shares increase by 3.02 percent to Rs 144.95 billion in Q1
Loans against shares increase by 3.02 percent to Rs 144.95 b...
Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) have issued Rs 144.95 billion loans against shares as of mid-October this year.
Nov 16, 2025
SOCIETY
17 killed in road accidents in Jhapa over four months
17 killed in road accidents in Jhapa over four months
A total of 345 accidents were reported during the four-month period, involving 488 vehicles. Among them, 326 were two-wheelers, 93 four-wheelers, 34 medium-sized vehicles, 32 heavy vehicles and three unidentified vehicles.
Nov 16, 2025