ECONOMY

Shahi urges PM to ensure fair prices for banana farmers, crack down on middlemen

Shahi urges PM to ensure fair prices for banana farmers, crack down on middlemen

In the letter, Shahi pointed out that bananas are currently selling in the market at Rs 350 to Rs 400 per dozen, while f...

In the letter, Shahi pointed out that bananas are currently selling in the market at Rs 350 to Rs 400 per dozen, while f...

Apr 22, 2026

POLITICS

Govt's move to scrap student bodies ‘contradictory,’ says Khadka

Govt's move to scrap student bodies ‘contradictory,’ says Khadka

In a statement issued Tuesday, the Nepali Congress leader said the move goes against democratic norms and values. He arg...

In a statement issued Tuesday, the Nepali Congress leader said the move goes against democratic norms and values. He arg...

Apr 22, 2026

SPORTS

Nepal level series with dominant win over UAE

Nepal level series with dominant win over UAE

After losing the opening game on Monday, Nepal delivered a composed all-round performance on Tuesday at the Tribhuvan Un...

After losing the opening game on Monday, Nepal delivered a composed all-round performance on Tuesday at the Tribhuvan Un...

Apr 22, 2026

SOCIETY

Audio alleges extortion in DIG’s name, SP Kunwar hospitalized

Audio alleges extortion in DIG’s name, SP Kunwar hospitalized

The controversy centers on Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Govinda Thapaliya, chief of the provincial police, whose name...

The controversy centers on Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Govinda Thapaliya, chief of the provincial police, whose name...

Apr 22, 2026

SOCIETY

Cloud cover in hills, heatwave risk in the Tarai

Cloud cover in hills, heatwave risk in the Tarai

Cloud cover has developed over the hilly regions of Koshi Province and parts of the high mountains, while most other are...

Cloud cover has developed over the hilly regions of Koshi Province and parts of the high mountains, while most other are...

Apr 22, 2026

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