SOCIETY

FNJ launches protest against government’s advertising policy

FNJ launches protest against government’s advertising policy

According to the federation, it had submitted a memorandum to the government through the Ministry of Communications and...

According to the federation, it had submitted a memorandum to the government through the Ministry of Communications and...

Apr 22, 2026

Editorial

A Growing Gap

A Growing Gap

Nepal’s widening trade deficit reflects a deep structural imbalance driven by import dependence, weak industrial g...

Nepal’s widening trade deficit reflects a deep structural imbalance driven by import dependence, weak industrial g...

Apr 22, 2026

OPINION

Counting Carbon, Missing the Forest: A Caution for Nepal

Counting Carbon, Missing the Forest: A Caution for Nepal

Carbon markets risk oversimplifying Nepal’s rich, community-driven forest conservation into carbon numbers, potent...

Carbon markets risk oversimplifying Nepal’s rich, community-driven forest conservation into carbon numbers, potent...

Apr 22, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt proposes fare caps for ride-hailing services at Rs 25/km for two-wheelers, Rs 55/km for cars

Govt proposes fare caps for ride-hailing services at Rs 25/km for two-wheelers, Rs 55/km for cars

The government has initiated the process to regulate the country’s unmonitored ride-hailing industry, proposing fa...

The government has initiated the process to regulate the country’s unmonitored ride-hailing industry, proposing fa...

Apr 22, 2026

ECONOMY

Himalayan Reinsurance reshuffles board amid intensified scam investigation involving Bhatta

Himalayan Reinsurance reshuffles board amid intensified scam investigation involving Bhatta

Four board members of Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (HRL) have resigned amid widening investigations into a financial sc...

Four board members of Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (HRL) have resigned amid widening investigations into a financial sc...

Apr 22, 2026

POLITICS

NC to launch Leadership Academy, linking training with future political roles

NC to launch Leadership Academy, linking training with future political roles

Nepali Congress (NC) is preparing to establish a “Leadership Academy” aimed at institutionalising political...

Nepali Congress (NC) is preparing to establish a “Leadership Academy” aimed at institutionalising political...

Apr 21, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt forms a panel to recommend candidates for SEBON’s chairperson

Govt forms a panel to recommend candidates for SEBON’s chairperson

The government has formed a committee to recommend candidates for chairperson of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON),...

The government has formed a committee to recommend candidates for chairperson of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON),...

Apr 21, 2026

SOCIETY

22 prisoners in police custody to contain renewed unrest in Siraha prison

22 prisoners in police custody to contain renewed unrest in Siraha prison

Police have taken 22 inmates into custody following renewed unrest inside Siraha Prison. The action was carried out this...

Police have taken 22 inmates into custody following renewed unrest inside Siraha Prison. The action was carried out this...

Apr 21, 2026

POLITICS

Writ filed at SC seeking suspension of Rabi Lamichhane as MP

Writ filed at SC seeking suspension of Rabi Lamichhane as MP

The petition argues that Lamichhane, who is facing charges related to cooperative fraud, organized crime, and money laun...

The petition argues that Lamichhane, who is facing charges related to cooperative fraud, organized crime, and money laun...

Apr 21, 2026

WORLD

US, Iran warn ready for war as talks in limbo

US, Iran warn ready for war as talks in limbo

The United States and Iran each warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked down Tuesday on a ceasefire, with unc...

The United States and Iran each warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked down Tuesday on a ceasefire, with unc...

Apr 21, 2026