OPINION

Administrative Reform: Nepal’s Key to Political Stability

Administrative Reform: Nepal’s Key to Political Stability

Nepal’s political stability can only translate into effective governance through comprehensive administrative refo...

Nepal’s political stability can only translate into effective governance through comprehensive administrative refo...

Apr 07, 2026

Editorial

The National Pride Dilemma

The National Pride Dilemma

Despite being declared “national pride projects,” Nepal’s major development initiatives have seen mini...

Despite being declared “national pride projects,” Nepal’s major development initiatives have seen mini...

Apr 07, 2026

ECONOMY

Fuel perks for civil servants slashed amid fiscal strain

Fuel perks for civil servants slashed amid fiscal strain

The Ministry of Finance has decided to cut fuel facilities provided to government employees and officials as part of aus...

The Ministry of Finance has decided to cut fuel facilities provided to government employees and officials as part of aus...

Apr 06, 2026

SOCIETY

Govt collects data on 88,000 Nepalis in Middle East amid ongoing conflict

Govt collects data on 88,000 Nepalis in Middle East amid ongoing conflict

Speaking to journalists at the Parliament building on Monday, Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said the Ministry of Forei...

Speaking to journalists at the Parliament building on Monday, Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said the Ministry of Forei...

Apr 06, 2026

ECONOMY

NEPSE revises trading calendar, allowing secondary market to operate fully on Fridays

NEPSE revises trading calendar, allowing secondary market to operate fully on Fridays

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has decided to open securities trading in the secondary market on Friday instead of Sunday,...

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has decided to open securities trading in the secondary market on Friday instead of Sunday,...

Apr 06, 2026

ECONOMY

Debt or development? Nepal's $185 million loan decision sparks political backlash

Debt or development? Nepal's $185 million loan decision sparks political backlash

The government has faced backlash from various quarters, particularly as Nepal’s public debt continues to rise ami...

The government has faced backlash from various quarters, particularly as Nepal’s public debt continues to rise ami...

Apr 07, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt orders five contractors to pay Rs 1.07 billion after contract termination, issues 35-day notice

Govt orders five contractors to pay Rs 1.07 billion after contract termination, issues 35-day notice

According to the Pushpalal Mid-Hill Highway Project Office, the payments are to be recovered from contractors who left s...

According to the Pushpalal Mid-Hill Highway Project Office, the payments are to be recovered from contractors who left s...

Apr 06, 2026

SOCIETY

Minister Timilsina, FNJ discuss govt advertisement policy

Minister Timilsina, FNJ discuss govt advertisement policy

FNJ urges Minister Timilsina to ensure transparency and fairness in government advertisement policies, amid concerns ove...

FNJ urges Minister Timilsina to ensure transparency and fairness in government advertisement policies, amid concerns ove...

Apr 06, 2026

POLITICS

Madhesh FinMin warns media of action over reports on ministry’s irregularities

Madhesh FinMin warns media of action over reports on ministry’s irregularities

Speaking at a press conference in Janakpur on Monday, Yadav cautioned journalists and media houses against continuing to...

Speaking at a press conference in Janakpur on Monday, Yadav cautioned journalists and media houses against continuing to...

Apr 06, 2026

POLITICS

Lawmakers demand immediate reversal of two-day public holiday decision

Lawmakers demand immediate reversal of two-day public holiday decision

“The government’s move to grant two days off in view of the fuel shortages emanating from the Middle East co...

“The government’s move to grant two days off in view of the fuel shortages emanating from the Middle East co...

Apr 06, 2026