WORLD

Trump 'in excellent health' but should lose weight: presidential physician

Trump 'in excellent health' but should lose weight: presidential physician

Republican Trump, the oldest president ever inaugurated, has repeatedly boasted about his mental and physical vigor comp...

Republican Trump, the oldest president ever inaugurated, has repeatedly boasted about his mental and physical vigor comp...

Jun 01, 2026

WORLD

Iran says no deal with US unless its rights secured

Iran says no deal with US unless its rights secured

Any tweaks to the proposal could further delay an agreement to formally end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of...

Any tweaks to the proposal could further delay an agreement to formally end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of...

Jun 01, 2026

Editorial

New Taxes, New Struggles for Nepali Households

New Taxes, New Struggles for Nepali Households

The government's new taxes on electricity, education and healthcare risk increasing living costs for ordinary households...

The government's new taxes on electricity, education and healthcare risk increasing living costs for ordinary households...

Jun 01, 2026

ECONOMY

PM Shah pledges VAT revenue on electricity for infrastructure upgrades

PM Shah pledges VAT revenue on electricity for infrastructure upgrades

The government’s budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 introduced a five percent VAT on electricity use exceeding 50 unit...

The government’s budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 introduced a five percent VAT on electricity use exceeding 50 unit...

Jun 01, 2026

ECONOMY

Gold price jumps by Rs 20,500 per tola as govt doubles customs rate to 20 pc

Gold price jumps by Rs 20,500 per tola as govt doubles customs rate to 20 pc

The new customs duty provision on gold introduced in the budget for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 has triggered the price...

The new customs duty provision on gold introduced in the budget for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 has triggered the price...

May 31, 2026

POLITICS

PM vows elimination of corruption

PM vows elimination of corruption

"The first year of government is the year of good governance. However, it does not mean development activities are slowe...

"The first year of government is the year of good governance. However, it does not mean development activities are slowe...

May 31, 2026

POLITICS

PM Shah to oppn’: Don’t expect 35 years of work in 35 minutes

PM Shah to oppn’: Don’t expect 35 years of work in 35 minutes

Responding to questions raised by opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Sunday, Prime Minister Shah sa...

Responding to questions raised by opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Sunday, Prime Minister Shah sa...

May 31, 2026

SOCIETY

Two including APF constable go missing in Darchula

Two including APF constable go missing in Darchula

A tube they had been using was found on the banks of the Mahakali River, raising fears that they may have been swept awa...

A tube they had been using was found on the banks of the Mahakali River, raising fears that they may have been swept awa...

May 31, 2026

Market

Gold prices surge by over Rs 20,000 in a single day

Gold prices surge by over Rs 20,000 in a single day

Gold prices in the domestic market surged sharply on Sunday, recording a steep jump in a single trading day.

Gold prices in the domestic market surged sharply on Sunday, recording a steep jump in a single trading day.

May 31, 2026

WORLD

War or peace? Colombians choose destiny in high-stakes vote

War or peace? Colombians choose destiny in high-stakes vote

The constitution forbids a second term for the country's first-ever leftist President Gustavo Petro, whose "total peace"...

The constitution forbids a second term for the country's first-ever leftist President Gustavo Petro, whose "total peace"...

May 31, 2026