ECONOMY
Nepal Airlines to begin direct Kathmandu–Guangzhou flights from Sept 25
Nepal Airlines to begin direct Kathmandu–Guangzhou flights f...
According to Executive Chairman Yubraj Adhikari, all technical preparations have been completed, and the airline has already obtained approval for the new route.
Sep 21, 2025
POLITICS
Govt preparing judicial probe panel led by former Justice Karki
Govt preparing judicial probe panel led by former Justice Ka...
On Monday, the Council of Ministers, led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki, made a principal decision to form a judicial probe commission. Preparations are now underway to establish it under the leadership of former Justice Gauri Bahadur Karki.
Sep 21, 2025
ECONOMY
Forex update: US Dollar selling at Rs 141.25
Forex update: US Dollar selling at Rs 141.25
The buying rate of one U.S. dollar is set at Rs 140.65, while the selling rate stands at Rs 141.25.
Sep 21, 2025
OPINION
Nepal’s Economy at a Crossroads
Nepal’s Economy at a Crossroads
Nepal’s new government faces unprecedented economic challenges after the short-lived Gen Z protests, with massive property destruction, rising public debt and stalled productive sectors threatening recovery. Finance Minister Rameswore Khanal must navigate reconstruction, election funding and b...
Sep 21, 2025
Editorial
Passing the Torch
Passing the Torch
Nepal’s elderly leaders must honour Gen Z’s call for change
Sep 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Nearly 5,000 police personnel deployed in Kathmandu for festivals
Nearly 5,000 police personnel deployed in Kathmandu for fest...
According to police spokesperson and Superintendent of Police Apil Raj Bohara, four levels of security strategy have been set to ensure the festivals are celebrated safely and peacefully while preventing untoward incidents.
Sep 21, 2025
SOCIETY, WORLD
Bipin Joshi among 47 captives in ‘farewell picture’ posted by Hamas as Israeli assault on...
Bipin Joshi among 47 captives in ‘farewell picture’ posted b...
The release of the photograph offers a rare glimpse into the status of captives whose whereabouts have remained uncertain including Bipin Joshi. His appearance in the image, analysts say, indicates he is alive, offering a fragile hope to his family and supporters amid the ongoing conflict.
Sep 20, 2025
International
European airports hit by 'cyber-related disruption'
European airports hit by 'cyber-related disruption'
At least 10 flights were cancelled out of Brussels Airport and another 17 delayed by over an hour after the system was hit by a “cyberattack” overnight on Friday.
Sep 20, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt allocates Rs 9.80 billion in interest subsidy for businesses hit by Gen Z protest
Govt allocates Rs 9.80 billion in interest subsidy for busin...
The government, in a bid to financially support the private businesses that suffered from the recent vandalism during the Gen Z protests, has released Rs 9.80 billion for interest subsidy on concessional loans.
Sep 20, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal receives FDI pledge of Rs 33.09 billion in two months
Nepal receives FDI pledge of Rs 33.09 billion in two months
Foreign investors pledged to inject Rs 33.09 billion in Nepal in the first two months of the current fiscal year (FY).
Sep 20, 2025