WORLD

World order in 'midst of a rupture': Canada PM Carney tells Davos

World order in 'midst of a rupture': Canada PM Carney tells Davos

Carney delivered his stirring speech to political and financial elites at the World Economic Forum, a day before US Pres...

Carney delivered his stirring speech to political and financial elites at the World Economic Forum, a day before US Pres...

Jan 22, 2026

BLOG

Nepal: Democracy, Disorder and the Battle for Renewal

Nepal: Democracy, Disorder and the Battle for Renewal

Nepal’s central challenge remains restoring democratic legitimacy, rebuilding trust, and preventing chronic instab...

Nepal’s central challenge remains restoring democratic legitimacy, rebuilding trust, and preventing chronic instab...

Jan 22, 2026

WORLD

Stocks steady as Trump rules out force to take Greenland

Stocks steady as Trump rules out force to take Greenland

Markets have tumbled this week after Trump threatened tariffs up to 25 percent on several European countries -- includin...

Markets have tumbled this week after Trump threatened tariffs up to 25 percent on several European countries -- includin...

Jan 22, 2026

SPORTS

Alcaraz spearheads big names into Australian Open third round

Alcaraz spearheads big names into Australian Open third round

Three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev needed four sets to keep his Grand Slam dream on track at a cooler Melbourne Park af...

Three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev needed four sets to keep his Grand Slam dream on track at a cooler Melbourne Park af...

Jan 22, 2026

OPINION

The Perils of Populism in Nepal’s Power Race

The Perils of Populism in Nepal’s Power Race

Nepal’s rush toward celebrity-driven politics risks elevating charisma over competence at a time when the country...

Nepal’s rush toward celebrity-driven politics risks elevating charisma over competence at a time when the country...

Jan 22, 2026

SPORTS

ICC rejects Bangladesh's plea to play T20 World Cup matches outside India

ICC rejects Bangladesh's plea to play T20 World Cup matches outside India

The T20 World Cup begins in a little over two weeks on February 7, with Bangladesh's four group matches scheduled to be...

The T20 World Cup begins in a little over two weeks on February 7, with Bangladesh's four group matches scheduled to be...

Jan 22, 2026

Editorial

Weak Inspections, Unsafe Food

Weak Inspections, Unsafe Food

Lax enforcement of food safety laws continues to endanger public health despite clear legal provisions.

Lax enforcement of food safety laws continues to endanger public health despite clear legal provisions.

Jan 22, 2026

ECONOMY

Turnover at NEPSE falls 35 percent in six months

Turnover at NEPSE falls 35 percent in six months

The records with NEPSE show that the total turnover amount in the country’s secondary market was Rs 721.27 billion...

The records with NEPSE show that the total turnover amount in the country’s secondary market was Rs 721.27 billion...

Jan 22, 2026

ECONOMY

Excessive petroleum imports push Nepal’s trade deficit up 10.15%

Excessive petroleum imports push Nepal’s trade deficit up 10.15%

According to records maintained by the Department of Customs (DoC), Nepal recorded a trade deficit of Rs 797.004 billion...

According to records maintained by the Department of Customs (DoC), Nepal recorded a trade deficit of Rs 797.004 billion...

Jan 22, 2026

POLITICS

Complaint filed against former PM Madhav Nepal’s candidacy

Complaint filed against former PM Madhav Nepal’s candidacy

The complaint was filed on Wednesday, a day after Nepal registered his candidacy. An Election Commission source confirme...

The complaint was filed on Wednesday, a day after Nepal registered his candidacy. An Election Commission source confirme...

Jan 21, 2026