OPINION
Can Multi-Rate VAT Discourage Nepal’s Informal Border Trade?
Can Multi-Rate VAT Discourage Nepal’s Informal Border Trade?
Introducing multiple VAT rates in Nepal could help reduce informal border trade with India, support domestic industries, and create a more balanced and competitive economy.
May 26, 2026
Editorial
Everest Needs Protection, Not Excessive Exploitation
Everest Needs Protection, Not Excessive Exploitation
Everest must be protected through controlled climbing permits and stricter qualification standards before overcrowding and commercialization irreversibly damage its human, cultural, and environmental value.
May 26, 2026
POLITICS
Dr Shekhar Koirala proposes five-point plan for unity in NC
Dr Shekhar Koirala proposes five-point plan for unity in NC
According to the proposal, Dr Koirala has suggested that the deadline for updating active party memberships should not be made mandatory for participation in the upcoming convention. He further proposed that the 15th General Convention be conducted on the basis of active memberships that were renewe...
May 25, 2026
POLITICS
PM Balen Shah will address public only when necessary: Minister Pokharel
PM Balen Shah will address public only when necessary: Minis...
Speaking to the media while publicizing Cabinet decisions on Monday, Minister Pokharel, who is also the government’s spokesperson, said the issue of the Prime Minister’s address on Republic Day was not discussed in the cabinet meeting.
May 25, 2026
SOCIETY
Over 50 percent of road accidents in Nepal caused by overspeeding
Over 50 percent of road accidents in Nepal caused by overspe...
Police data show that out of 2,294 accidents nationwide during the review month, 1,253 were due to overspeeding. Other causes included driver incompetence (137 accidents), pedestrians crossing in haste (133), drunk driving (112), and unnecessary overtaking (46).
May 25, 2026
ECONOMY
126 MW Lower Seti Hydropower Project to be built in Tanahun
126 MW Lower Seti Hydropower Project to be built in Tanahun
The dam of the semi-reservoir project is located in Bandipur-6 and Devghat Rural Municipality-3 of Tanahu. The power house, staff accommodation, and main tunnel are located in Devghat Rural Municipality-3 and 4.
May 25, 2026
SOCIETY
338 local levels complete land use plan so far
338 local levels complete land use plan so far
Among these, 169 local levels have not only classified their land but also updated their maps and collected relevant statistical data. However, 47 local levels were unable to commence this work due to various reasons.
May 25, 2026
POLITICS
Govt appoints Dangol as director general of CAAN
Govt appoints Dangol as director general of CAAN
The government has appointed Joint Secretary Mukesh Dangol as the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).
May 25, 2026
Market
Fifth National Social Entrepreneurship Conference begins in Kathmandu
Fifth National Social Entrepreneurship Conference begins in...
The two-day event, organized by the Social Entrepreneurship Fund under the Social Welfare Council in collaboration with Nepal Development Initiative and partner organizations, was inaugurated at Bhrikutimandap, the press release said.
May 25, 2026
POLITICS
SC issues interim order not to arrest Deuba
SC issues interim order not to arrest Deuba
A joint bench of Justices Mahesh Sharma Paudel and Nityananda Pandey issued the order after hearing a writ petition filed through Deuba’s legal representative challenging the arrest warrant issued by the Department of Money Laundering Investigation.
May 25, 2026