ECONOMY

Govt fails to meet its target to increase tourist arrivals by 10 percent in 2025

Govt fails to meet its target to increase tourist arrivals by 10 percent in 2025

1,158,459 foreign tourists enter Nepal in 2025

1,158,459 foreign tourists enter Nepal in 2025

Jan 06, 2026

ECONOMY

Second economic census to begin from March 15, data from 18 sectors to be collected

Second economic census to begin from March 15, data from 18 sectors to be collected

The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) announced that the nationwide census will run until mid-July, under the slogan &l...

The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) announced that the nationwide census will run until mid-July, under the slogan &l...

Jan 06, 2026

Market

Gold, silver prices rise

Gold, silver prices rise

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold rose sharply by Rs 3,...

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold rose sharply by Rs 3,...

Jan 06, 2026

OPINION

Justice Deferred, Victims Forgotten

Justice Deferred, Victims Forgotten

Despite promises of change, PM Sushila Karki’s government remains indifferent to conflict victims, failing to adva...

Despite promises of change, PM Sushila Karki’s government remains indifferent to conflict victims, failing to adva...

Jan 06, 2026

Editorial

When Most Vehicles Pollute, Enforcement Can’t Be Optional

When Most Vehicles Pollute, Enforcement Can’t Be Optional

Widespread violations revealed by emission checks show that vehicular pollution has become the norm in Kathmandu, making...

Widespread violations revealed by emission checks show that vehicular pollution has become the norm in Kathmandu, making...

Jan 06, 2026

POLITICS

Koshi govt set for reshuffle, all ministers to be replaced

Koshi govt set for reshuffle, all ministers to be replaced

The Koshi provincial government is preparing for a major cabinet reshuffle. Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki has initia...

The Koshi provincial government is preparing for a major cabinet reshuffle. Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki has initia...

Jan 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Nepal opens pathway to send additional workers to Israel

Nepal opens pathway to send additional workers to Israel

Government approved new protocols, paving the way for Nepali workers to go to Israel in three sectors: agriculture, elde...

Government approved new protocols, paving the way for Nepali workers to go to Israel in three sectors: agriculture, elde...

Jan 05, 2026

POLITICS

Four parties explore electoral alliance ahead of NA polls

Four parties explore electoral alliance ahead of NA polls

Nepal’s four major parties are exploring possible alliances and seat-sharing arrangements ahead of the January 25...

Nepal’s four major parties are exploring possible alliances and seat-sharing arrangements ahead of the January 25...

Jan 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Home Minister Aryal stresses govt-civil society cooperation to maintain social harmony

Home Minister Aryal stresses govt-civil society cooperation to maintain social harmony

Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has called for joint action by the government and civil society to curb hate...

Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has called for joint action by the government and civil society to curb hate...

Jan 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Nagdhunga–Muglin road expansion misses deadline, completion to take two more years

Nagdhunga–Muglin road expansion misses deadline, completion to take two more years

Nepal’s lifeline Nagdhunga–Muglin road expansion has missed its 2025 deadline and is now expected to take at...

Nepal’s lifeline Nagdhunga–Muglin road expansion has missed its 2025 deadline and is now expected to take at...

Jan 05, 2026