POLITICS

Gen-Z protest report: Three-member panel formed to review the role of security mechanism

Gen-Z protest report: Three-member panel formed to review the role of security mechanism

The government has formed a three-member committee to study the role of the security mechanism in implementing the repor...

The government has formed a three-member committee to study the role of the security mechanism in implementing the repor...

Apr 15, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepal’s trading costs 44 percent higher than SAFTA nations, says government report

Nepal’s trading costs 44 percent higher than SAFTA nations, says government report

The report estimates that the cost of logistics, excluding customs duties, stands at 30-35 percent of Nepal’s GDP.

The report estimates that the cost of logistics, excluding customs duties, stands at 30-35 percent of Nepal’s GDP.

Apr 16, 2026

SOCIETY

CIAA files graft case over Rs 7.19m cold storage scam

CIAA files graft case over Rs 7.19m cold storage scam

The anti-graft body lodged the charge sheet on Wednesday after concluding that payments were made on the basis of falsif...

The anti-graft body lodged the charge sheet on Wednesday after concluding that payments were made on the basis of falsif...

Apr 15, 2026

WORLD

Afghans comb riverbed in search of gold dust

Afghans comb riverbed in search of gold dust

At the foot of imposing peaks, some still covered in snow in April, they toiled near the border with Pakistan to find th...

At the foot of imposing peaks, some still covered in snow in April, they toiled near the border with Pakistan to find th...

Apr 15, 2026

SOCIETY

Two Pakistani nationals arrested on charge of gold theft

Two Pakistani nationals arrested on charge of gold theft

The incident occurred around 5:30 PM on Tuesday when the women entered the shop pretending to buy gold. While examining...

The incident occurred around 5:30 PM on Tuesday when the women entered the shop pretending to buy gold. While examining...

Apr 15, 2026

ECONOMY

Security tightened at customs points, duty mandatory for goods above Rs 100

Security tightened at customs points, duty mandatory for goods above Rs 100

The move comes amid complaints that residents in border areas frequently travel to Indian markets to purchase food items...

The move comes amid complaints that residents in border areas frequently travel to Indian markets to purchase food items...

Apr 15, 2026

WORLD

Australia police investigate Katy Perry over sexual assault allegations

Australia police investigate Katy Perry over sexual assault allegations

Rose alleged in a series of widely reported but now-deleted posts on social media that the singer had assaulted her in a...

Rose alleged in a series of widely reported but now-deleted posts on social media that the singer had assaulted her in a...

Apr 15, 2026

SOCIETY

AFP Nepal ups surveillance to control revenue leakage

AFP Nepal ups surveillance to control revenue leakage

The security system was beefed up by the AFP Nepal personnel following complaints that the country was losing massive re...

The security system was beefed up by the AFP Nepal personnel following complaints that the country was losing massive re...

Apr 15, 2026

Market

Gold, silver prices rise in Nepali market

Gold, silver prices rise in Nepali market

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold increased by Rs 2,900...

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold increased by Rs 2,900...

Apr 15, 2026

OPINION

To Minister Pokharel: Good Intent, But Reform Needs Depth

To Minister Pokharel: Good Intent, But Reform Needs Depth

A well-intentioned ban on bridge courses and entrance prep risks backfiring by targeting symptoms rather than the deeper...

A well-intentioned ban on bridge courses and entrance prep risks backfiring by targeting symptoms rather than the deeper...

Apr 15, 2026