WORLD

Indonesia to ban social media access for under-16s: minister

Indonesia to ban social media access for under-16s: minister

"Accounts belonging to children under 16 on high-risk platforms will start to be deactivated, beginning with YouTube, Ti...

"Accounts belonging to children under 16 on high-risk platforms will start to be deactivated, beginning with YouTube, Ti...

Mar 06, 2026

POLITICS

UK congratulates Nepal on successful HoR elections

UK congratulates Nepal on successful HoR elections

In a statement issued on Friday, the UK Embassy in Kathmandu said it looks forward to working closely with the new gover...

In a statement issued on Friday, the UK Embassy in Kathmandu said it looks forward to working closely with the new gover...

Mar 06, 2026

ECONOMY

Customs points reopened after election; regular checks resume

Customs points reopened after election; regular checks resume

The Department of Customs said inspections of goods stored within customs premises began immediately after voting conclu...

The Department of Customs said inspections of goods stored within customs premises began immediately after voting conclu...

Mar 06, 2026

POLITICS

RPP’s Shahi takes lead in Jumla

RPP’s Shahi takes lead in Jumla

Gyanendra Shahi of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party has taken the lead in the ongoing vote count in Jumla, securing 541 vo...

Gyanendra Shahi of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party has taken the lead in the ongoing vote count in Jumla, securing 541 vo...

Mar 06, 2026

ECONOMY

Gold price drops Rs 4,200 per tola, silver also declines

Gold price drops Rs 4,200 per tola, silver also declines

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of fine gold has been fixed a...

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of fine gold has been fixed a...

Mar 06, 2026

POLITICS

HoR polls: RSP leads initial vote tally in Tanahun-1 as well

HoR polls: RSP leads initial vote tally in Tanahun-1 as well

RSP candidate Swarnim Wagle is in the lead with 1,352 votes, while Govinda Bhattarai of the Nepali Congress has secured...

RSP candidate Swarnim Wagle is in the lead with 1,352 votes, while Govinda Bhattarai of the Nepali Congress has secured...

Mar 06, 2026

POLITICS

‘Peaceful election was a collective national effort’

‘Peaceful election was a collective national effort’

In this interview, PM Karki reflects on the challenges her government faced in organising the polls, the importance of e...

In this interview, PM Karki reflects on the challenges her government faced in organising the polls, the importance of e...

Mar 06, 2026

POLITICS

Interim PM Karki delivers what many thought impossible

Interim PM Karki delivers what many thought impossible

When the new government takes the helm, it must first thank her and her team. 

When the new government takes the helm, it must first thank her and her team. 

Mar 06, 2026

Editorial

Elections End, Responsibility Begins

Elections End, Responsibility Begins

Nepal’s peaceful general election, driven by strong citizen participation and the Gen Z movement, marks a crucial...

Nepal’s peaceful general election, driven by strong citizen participation and the Gen Z movement, marks a crucial...

Mar 06, 2026

POLITICS

Vote counting to begin only after secure collection of ballot boxes

Vote counting to begin only after secure collection of ballot boxes

Ballots in remote districts including Taplejung, Rasuwa, Dolakha, Bajhang, and Rukum (Eastern) are expected to reach the...

Ballots in remote districts including Taplejung, Rasuwa, Dolakha, Bajhang, and Rukum (Eastern) are expected to reach the...

Mar 05, 2026