WORLD

Japan overhauls decades-old weapons export rules

Japan overhauls decades-old weapons export rules

 The policy shift which ends Japan's self-imposed restraint on sales of lethal arms comes as Tokyo seeks to enter t...

 The policy shift which ends Japan's self-imposed restraint on sales of lethal arms comes as Tokyo seeks to enter t...

Apr 21, 2026

ECONOMY

Forex update: US Dollar selling at RS 149.31

Forex update: US Dollar selling at RS 149.31

The exchange rate of the US dollar and Australian dollar increased on Tuesday, according to the latest figures. The buyi...

The exchange rate of the US dollar and Australian dollar increased on Tuesday, according to the latest figures. The buyi...

Apr 21, 2026

POLITICS

Kapur holds discussions with business leaders

Kapur holds discussions with business leaders

Even the possibility of opportunities relating to US entrepreneurship in Nepal's IT sector was discussed during the disc...

Even the possibility of opportunities relating to US entrepreneurship in Nepal's IT sector was discussed during the disc...

Apr 21, 2026

OPINION

National Trading of Nature Corporation?

National Trading of Nature Corporation?

How Nepal's Conservation Establishment Has Repeatedly Tried to Sell the Country's Wildlife — and What That Reveals...

How Nepal's Conservation Establishment Has Repeatedly Tried to Sell the Country's Wildlife — and What That Reveals...

Apr 21, 2026

Editorial

Tightening Borders, Testing Lives

Tightening Borders, Testing Lives

A strict Rs 100 import limit at the Nepal–India border has sparked debate over balancing state revenue protection...

A strict Rs 100 import limit at the Nepal–India border has sparked debate over balancing state revenue protection...

Apr 21, 2026

POLITICS

Debate on special convention in NC has ended: Thapa

Debate on special convention in NC has ended: Thapa

Calling for an end to factionalism, Thapa said the party must move forward by embracing the new generation and bringing...

Calling for an end to factionalism, Thapa said the party must move forward by embracing the new generation and bringing...

Apr 21, 2026

SOCIETY

Transport services barred from operating outside bus park

Transport services barred from operating outside bus park

The metropolis had earlier issued a public notice on April 7, urging both long- and short-distance buses to operate from...

The metropolis had earlier issued a public notice on April 7, urging both long- and short-distance buses to operate from...

Apr 21, 2026

ECONOMY

53 firms inspected in a single day

53 firms inspected in a single day

On Monday alone, the department inspected 53 businesses and firms in Ward No. 1 (Durbar Marg) and Ward No. 30 (Kamalpokh...

On Monday alone, the department inspected 53 businesses and firms in Ward No. 1 (Durbar Marg) and Ward No. 30 (Kamalpokh...

Apr 21, 2026

SOCIETY

Weather updates: Heatwave likely in Tarai region

Weather updates: Heatwave likely in Tarai region

According to the weather bulletin issued by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, hilly and Tarai areas of Koshi...

According to the weather bulletin issued by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, hilly and Tarai areas of Koshi...

Apr 21, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepal assumes SAARC CCI presidency as Chandi Raj Dhakal unveils reform agenda

Nepal assumes SAARC CCI presidency as Chandi Raj Dhakal unveils reform agenda

Nepal has assumed the presidency of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with Chandi Raj Dhakal taking over the l...

Nepal has assumed the presidency of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with Chandi Raj Dhakal taking over the l...

Apr 21, 2026