OPINION
Landlines Aren’t Coming Back to Nepal—But Their Lesson Matters More Than Ever
Landlines Aren’t Coming Back to Nepal—But Their Lesson Matte...
While the landline itself is in decline in Nepal—with household usage dropping to just 4.5%—the lesson behind this “comeback” is more relevant than ever.
Oct 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy snow and flash flood risk in eastern, central hills
Heavy snow and flash flood risk in eastern, central hills
According to the department, water levels in the Bagmati, Kamala, Koshi, and Kankai rivers and their tributaries are likely to rise significantly, reaching near-warning levels. Smaller rivers flowing through the Mahabharat and Chure ranges in Koshi, Bagmati, and Madhesh provinces may experience sudd...
Oct 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt bodies issue warnings as Cyclone Montha expected to affect Nepal from Thursday
Govt bodies issue warnings as Cyclone Montha expected to aff...
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) and the Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology have issued separate warnings, urging the public to remain vigilant as the effect of Cyclone Montha is expected to impact Nepal—particularl...
Oct 29, 2025
POLITICS
Netra Bikram Chand-led Maoist faction steps into mainstream politics
Netra Bikram Chand-led Maoist faction steps into mainstream...
For a group once branded “outlawed,” the act of registration carries an ideological recalibration — from armed rebellion to electoral participation.
Oct 29, 2025
Editorial
Poll Security in Nepal: How Stolen Guns & Escaped Inmates Threaten the March 5 Elections”
Poll Security in Nepal: How Stolen Guns & Escaped Inmates Th...
The March 5 elections will test not only our leaders’ political resolve but also the state and the government’s commitment to peace and justice. Messages from political parties should not be dismissed as empty rhetoric; they serve as a reminder that democracy can only flourish when citiz...
Oct 29, 2025
SOCIETY
SC begins hearing of petitions on HoR dissolution
SC begins hearing of petitions on HoR dissolution
The petitions were lodged at the SC demanding the restoration of the HoR and a scrap of the Prime Minister's appointment.
Oct 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Bus accident in Damak kills 1, injures 21
Bus accident in Damak kills 1, injures 21
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Khagendra Bahadur Khadka of the District Police Office, the bus, number Ba 2 Kha 1983, was traveling from Damak to Tandi in Morang when the accident occurred. There were 35 people on board. Among the injured, one person remains in serious condition, while...
Oct 29, 2025
ECONOMY
750 trekkers rescued from Tilicho Base Camp after snowfall
750 trekkers rescued from Tilicho Base Camp after snowfall
As many as 750 people stranded at Tilicho Base Camp in Manang district have been rescued by a joint team of the Nepali Army, Armed Police Force (APF) and Nepal Police.
Oct 28, 2025
ECONOMY
Government misses first-quarter revenue targets amid economic slowdown
Government misses first-quarter revenue targets amid economi...
The government fell short of its first-quarter revenue collection targets from both domestic and external sources in the current fiscal year (FY) 2025/26.
Oct 28, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt to extend operation of fair price shops for next three months
Govt to extend operation of fair price shops for next three...
The government has decided to continue operating fair price shops, targeted especially for the festive season, for another three months due to excessive stockpile of food.
Oct 28, 2025