WORLD

Iran fires at US carrier as backchannel diplomacy aims to end war

Iran fires at US carrier as backchannel diplomacy aims to end war

A conflict that began on February 28 with a US-Israeli bombing campaign on Iran has rapidly engulfed the entire region,...

A conflict that began on February 28 with a US-Israeli bombing campaign on Iran has rapidly engulfed the entire region,...

Mar 26, 2026

WORLD

Aviation, tourism, agriculture... the economic sectors hit by the war

Aviation, tourism, agriculture... the economic sectors hit by the war

Airlines bore an immediate impact from the outbreak of hostilities as they cancelled flights to the region.

Airlines bore an immediate impact from the outbreak of hostilities as they cancelled flights to the region.

Mar 26, 2026

OPINION

A QR Code Revolution in India–Nepal Connectivity

A QR Code Revolution in India–Nepal Connectivity

The adoption of India’s UPI in Nepal is transforming cross-border transactions, boosting tourism and trade, and de...

The adoption of India’s UPI in Nepal is transforming cross-border transactions, boosting tourism and trade, and de...

Mar 26, 2026

OPINION

Nepal’s Constitutional Right to Health: Promise vs Delivery

Nepal’s Constitutional Right to Health: Promise vs Delivery

Federalism was meant to bring services closer to communities, but overlapping mandates can blur responsibility—who...

Federalism was meant to bring services closer to communities, but overlapping mandates can blur responsibility—who...

Mar 26, 2026

Editorial

Offsetting Trade Deficit

Offsetting Trade Deficit

Nepal’s surging trade deficit underscores deep structural weaknesses, driven by import dependence and missed oppor...

Nepal’s surging trade deficit underscores deep structural weaknesses, driven by import dependence and missed oppor...

Mar 26, 2026

ECONOMY

NOC hikes fuel prices by Rs 15 per litre

NOC hikes fuel prices by Rs 15 per litre

Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petroleum products by Rs 15 per litre, with the new rates coming...

Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petroleum products by Rs 15 per litre, with the new rates coming...

Mar 25, 2026

POLITICS

HoR election has enhanced Nepal’s international image: PM Karki

HoR election has enhanced Nepal’s international image: PM Karki

Prime Minister Karki noted that no re-polling was required at any polling center across the country, and the peaceful co...

Prime Minister Karki noted that no re-polling was required at any polling center across the country, and the peaceful co...

Mar 26, 2026

SOCIETY

Excavator operator buried to death in Lamjung

Excavator operator buried to death in Lamjung

The deceased has been identified as 20-year-old Bicky Mahato from Nawalparasi.

The deceased has been identified as 20-year-old Bicky Mahato from Nawalparasi.

Mar 26, 2026

POLITICS

Leaked Karki Commission report flags excessive force, leadership failures in deadly Gen Z protests

Leaked Karki Commission report flags excessive force, leadership failures in deadly Gen Z protests

The findings, contained in a report prepared by a commission led by former Special Court Chair Gauri Bahadur Karki and s...

The findings, contained in a report prepared by a commission led by former Special Court Chair Gauri Bahadur Karki and s...

Mar 26, 2026

ECONOMY

Customs revenue hits Rs 52.15 billion, making up 43% of fossil fuel import bills in seven months

Customs revenue hits Rs 52.15 billion, making up 43% of fossil fuel import bills in seven months

The collected revenue accounts for 42.39 percent of the total import value of Rs 123.67 billion for petroleum products.

The collected revenue accounts for 42.39 percent of the total import value of Rs 123.67 billion for petroleum products.

Mar 26, 2026