Editorial
Commendable Step Forward in Enforcing MRP Regulation
Commendable Step Forward in Enforcing MRP Regulation
The Constitution and the Consumer Protection Act 2018 give the DoCSCP the power to watch over markets, but it has been hard to enforce the law.
Jun 25, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt revokes disputed ‘take and pay’ provision for hydropower sector
Govt revokes disputed ‘take and pay’ provision for hydropowe...
The government has amended a clause in the budget following controversy over the ‘take and pay’ provision in the hydropower sector.
Jun 25, 2025
WORLD
Where is Iran's uranium? Questions abound after US strikes
Where is Iran's uranium? Questions abound after US strikes
Many questions remain after Sunday's strikes, especially about the whereabouts of Iran's sensitive stockpile of uranium enriched to 60 percent -- a short step from the 90 percent required for a nuclear weapon.
Jun 24, 2025
POLITICS
Maoist Center welcomes formation of committee to probe visit visa scandal
Maoist Center welcomes formation of committee to probe visit...
Speaking at today’s meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR), Maoist Center Deputy General Secretary Barshaman Pun expressed gratitude, claiming that the government formed the committee in response to Maoist Center’s demand. “To further strengthen democracy, issues like this s...
Jun 24, 2025
SOCIETY
Over 1,500 dengue cases reported across Nepal
Over 1,500 dengue cases reported across Nepal
The majority of cases have been reported from Bagmati, Koshi, and Gandaki provinces. In the past week alone, 90 new cases were confirmed.
Jun 24, 2025
ECONOMY
Petroleum products worth Rs 18 billion imported via Kakarbhitta
Petroleum products worth Rs 18 billion imported via Kakarbhi...
According to Ishwar Kumar Humagain, Information Officer and Customs Officer at the Mechi Customs Office, this is a decline of Rs 1.06 billion (5.60 percent) compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.
Jun 24, 2025
WORLD
Oil prices drop as Israel agrees to ceasefire proposal
Oil prices drop as Israel agrees to ceasefire proposal
Crude prices had briefly spiked Monday morning on the prospect that Iran could retaliate to a weekend US attack on its nuclear facilities by throttling oil transport through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Jun 24, 2025
SOCIETY
Monsoon construction mess: Roads dug up amid rain (Photos)
Monsoon construction mess: Roads dug up amid rain (Photos)
To exhaust the remaining budget, the Urban Development and Building Construction Office has completely blocked the road in the Gaurighat area to carry out drainage construction. Officials say this work will take at least 15 more days to complete.
Jun 24, 2025
POLITICS
PM Oli’s visit to India likely in mid-July
PM Oli’s visit to India likely in mid-July
Since being appointed Prime Minister on June 29 last year, Oli has made a continuous effort to visit India. However, due to a lack of interest from the Indian side, his visit to Delhi has not happened. From December 2 to 14, PM Oli paid an official visit to northern neighbor China.
Jun 24, 2025
POLITICS
Lower House passes FY 2025/26 budget
Lower House passes FY 2025/26 budget
RSP and RPP boycott meeting
Jun 24, 2025