POLITICS

PM Oli, former Prez Bhandari hold meeting in Baluwatar

PM Oli, former Prez Bhandari hold meeting in Baluwatar

The meeting comes at a time when Bhandari has been signaling a return to active politics within the CPN-UML, the party l...

The meeting comes at a time when Bhandari has been signaling a return to active politics within the CPN-UML, the party l...

Jun 18, 2025

ECONOMY

ADB to help Nepal mobilize $2.3 billion and additional grants under new strategy

ADB to help Nepal mobilize $2.3 billion and additional grants under new strategy

The strategy unveiled on Tuesday focuses on three strategic priorities: private sector–led, employment-intensive,...

The strategy unveiled on Tuesday focuses on three strategic priorities: private sector–led, employment-intensive,...

Jun 18, 2025

ECONOMY

Surge in construction loans to 12.3 percent spark optimism for economic recovery

Surge in construction loans to 12.3 percent spark optimism for economic recovery

The records with the NRB shows that the BFIs issued loans worth Rs 25.54 billion as of mid-May this FY, compared to Rs 1...

The records with the NRB shows that the BFIs issued loans worth Rs 25.54 billion as of mid-May this FY, compared to Rs 1...

Jun 18, 2025

International

The Israel-Iran conflict enters its sixth day as Trump ramps up rhetoric

The Israel-Iran conflict enters its sixth day as Trump ramps up rhetoric

The continued aerial exchanges come as United States President Donald Trump ramped up his rhetoric and pressure on Iran....

The continued aerial exchanges come as United States President Donald Trump ramped up his rhetoric and pressure on Iran....

Jun 18, 2025

International

36 nations must take actions to avoid travel ban: US

36 nations must take actions to avoid travel ban: US

It is the latest step by the Trump administration to crack down on those who overstay their visas and tying U.S. entries...

It is the latest step by the Trump administration to crack down on those who overstay their visas and tying U.S. entries...

Jun 18, 2025

SOCIETY

Heavy rainfall in Bagmati, Koshi, Gandaki, Lumbini

Heavy rainfall in Bagmati, Koshi, Gandaki, Lumbini

There is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall at one or two places in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provi...

There is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall at one or two places in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provi...

Jun 18, 2025

SOCIETY

Call for G7 to tackle caste-based discrimination as global agenda

Call for G7 to tackle caste-based discrimination as global agenda

n a letter addressed to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who currently holds the G7 presidency, Dr. Drona Rasali&mda...

n a letter addressed to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who currently holds the G7 presidency, Dr. Drona Rasali&mda...

Jun 18, 2025

SOCIETY

Prakriti’s father fights on as Nepali officials go silent

Prakriti’s father fights on as Nepali officials go silent

Prakriti’s father Sunil Lamsal, even after the clear negligence from the University authorities, haplessness of th...

Prakriti’s father Sunil Lamsal, even after the clear negligence from the University authorities, haplessness of th...

Jun 18, 2025

OPINION

Kathmandu Is Drowning, and It’s Not Just the Rain

Kathmandu Is Drowning, and It’s Not Just the Rain

The problem is structural—both literally and institutionally. Kathmandu’s green spaces shrink as hillsides g...

The problem is structural—both literally and institutionally. Kathmandu’s green spaces shrink as hillsides g...

Jun 18, 2025

Editorial

Foreign Aid is Drying Up—Nepal Needs a Plan B

Foreign Aid is Drying Up—Nepal Needs a Plan B

Nepal should take this situation as a wake-up call to cease relying solely on foreign funding to support its development...

Nepal should take this situation as a wake-up call to cease relying solely on foreign funding to support its development...

Jun 18, 2025