OPINION

Nepal: A Repeatedly Wounded Nation

Nepal: A Repeatedly Wounded Nation

We have wounded ourselves repeatedly—politically, morally, and philosophically—without a conscience in sight...

We have wounded ourselves repeatedly—politically, morally, and philosophically—without a conscience in sight...

Nov 10, 2025

Editorial

Fugitives, Firearms and Fear

Fugitives, Firearms and Fear

The elections can achieve their purpose and strengthen democracy only if the fear of insecurity caused by escaped prison...

The elections can achieve their purpose and strengthen democracy only if the fear of insecurity caused by escaped prison...

Nov 10, 2025

SOCIETY

KMC launches silver volunteer program to engage retired professionals in civic service

KMC launches silver volunteer program to engage retired professionals in civic service

The program is looked to be important in mobilizing capable senior citizens both physically and mentally and set an exem...

The program is looked to be important in mobilizing capable senior citizens both physically and mentally and set an exem...

Nov 09, 2025

ECONOMY

NPLs of commercial banks reach as high as 7.39 percent amid rising bad debts

NPLs of commercial banks reach as high as 7.39 percent amid rising bad debts

Due to the rise in NPLs, the banks have allocated an additional amount of Rs 11 billion for provisioning in the first th...

Due to the rise in NPLs, the banks have allocated an additional amount of Rs 11 billion for provisioning in the first th...

Nov 10, 2025

SOCIETY

KMC imposes ban on burning of waste and plastics

KMC imposes ban on burning of waste and plastics

With the onset of colder months, the tendency to burn household waste and plastics in open spaces significantly increase...

With the onset of colder months, the tendency to burn household waste and plastics in open spaces significantly increase...

Nov 09, 2025

POLITICS

PMO directs energy ministry to implement agreement on ‘dedicated line’ dispute

PMO directs energy ministry to implement agreement on ‘dedicated line’ dispute

In a letter to the ministry, the OPMCM instructed the authorities to enforce the understanding reached on November 3 in...

In a letter to the ministry, the OPMCM instructed the authorities to enforce the understanding reached on November 3 in...

Nov 09, 2025

WORLD

China suspends export restrictions on gallium, germanium, antimony, superhard materials to US

China suspends export restrictions on gallium, germanium, antimony, superhard materials to US

According to a statement issued by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, the suspension applies to the second clause of Anno...

According to a statement issued by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, the suspension applies to the second clause of Anno...

Nov 09, 2025

WORLD

Japan issues tsunami advisory following 6.7 magnitude quake

Japan issues tsunami advisory following 6.7 magnitude quake

The quake struck around 5:03 pm (0803 GMT) in waters off Iwate, prompting the advisory for a possible tsunami up to one...

The quake struck around 5:03 pm (0803 GMT) in waters off Iwate, prompting the advisory for a possible tsunami up to one...

Nov 09, 2025

ECONOMY

Deposit and Credit Guarantee Fund to invest Rs 4.66 billion in commercial banks

Deposit and Credit Guarantee Fund to invest Rs 4.66 billion in commercial banks

Commercial banks licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) will be eligible to obtain the investment by November 10. The DCGF...

Commercial banks licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) will be eligible to obtain the investment by November 10. The DCGF...

Nov 09, 2025

SOCIETY

KMC to install high-speed internet in 71 service centers

KMC to install high-speed internet in 71 service centers

According to Dhruva Kumar Kafle, chief of KMC’s administration division, the process involves connecting broadband...

According to Dhruva Kumar Kafle, chief of KMC’s administration division, the process involves connecting broadband...

Nov 09, 2025