SOCIETY
Melamchi Water Project dispute resolved, water supply to resume from today
Melamchi Water Project dispute resolved, water supply to res...
The discussion, held at the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, was attended by secretaries from the concerned ministries, officials from the Melamchi Water Supply Development Committee (MWSDC), and other stakeholders.
Nov 12, 2025
WORLD
Pakistani Taliban claim deadly suicide attack in Islamabad
Pakistani Taliban claim deadly suicide attack in Islamabad
The first such attack to hit the city in years sent people fleeing in panic, leaving shattered glass and charred vehicles on the road outside district court buildings.
Nov 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt amends Land Use Regulations 2022, allowing land fragmentation on temporary basis
Govt amends Land Use Regulations 2022, allowing land fragmen...
The government in this regard has endorsed the third amendment to the Land Use Regulations 2022. Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Jagdish Kharel, informed that a Cabinet meeting held on Monday approved the amended regulation.
Nov 12, 2025
OPINION
Why Nepal’s Political Parties Fail to Reform: A Hirschman Lens
Why Nepal’s Political Parties Fail to Reform: A Hirschman Le...
Since governance in Nepal remains in the hands of political parties, understanding and applying Hirschman’s framework of exit, voice, and loyalty within party structures is crucial. Institutionalising internal democracy and good governance from within will have a ripple effect on national gove...
Nov 12, 2025
OPINION
Reimagining Democracy: Why Nepal Needs Deliberative Democracy
Reimagining Democracy: Why Nepal Needs Deliberative Democrac...
Nepal’s liberal democracy, weakened by ineffective and corrupt political parties, needs revitalisation through deliberative democracy—citizen-led forums and participatory mechanisms that deepen public involvement beyond elections. Embedding such practices at local and national levels cou...
Nov 12, 2025
Editorial
Rebuilding Business Confidence to Revive Economy
Rebuilding Business Confidence to Revive Economy
Confidence among the demoralized business community can be rebuilt with a coordinated effort to protect investment. Strong support from the government for businesses and collaboration among concerned bodies can reverse the current slump.
Nov 12, 2025
ECONOMY
Finance Minister Khanal claims significant progress in corruption and money laundering cas...
Finance Minister Khanal claims significant progress in corru...
Finance Minister Rameshwar Khanal has stated that Nepal has made notable progress in addressing corruption and money laundering cases in recent times.
Nov 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepali students can now access up to USD 100,000 in collateral-free education loans
Nepali students can now access up to USD 100,000 in collater...
Nepali students aspiring to study abroad will now be able to secure student loans without collateral or a guarantor.
Nov 11, 2025
SOCIETY
EC appeals all to register for the upcoming election: Two-shift system introduced to manag...
EC appeals all to register for the upcoming election: Two-sh...
The Commission, in a bid to efficiently manage the overwhelming flow of applicants and provide smoother service, has decided to operate in two shifts of six hours each, offering 12 hours of daily service in districts where more than 800 registrations are being recorded each day.
Nov 11, 2025
SOCIETY
49 incidents of violation of press freedom reported in three months
49 incidents of violation of press freedom reported in three...
Such a number of incidents of violation of press freedom took place from July 17 to October 17. Of these incidents, the highest number (34) was related to attack and manhandling, shared Senior Administrative Officer Deepak Khanal, spokesperson of the PCN.
Nov 11, 2025