WORLD

Swiatek, Svitolina cruise into French Open third round

Swiatek, Svitolina cruise into French Open third round

Swiatek, looking to regain the title she last won in 2024, saw off battling Czech youngster Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3 on Cour...

Swiatek, looking to regain the title she last won in 2024, saw off battling Czech youngster Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3 on Cour...

8 hours ago

SOCIETY

Govt faces backlash over misuse of taxpayers’ money for cooperative bailout plan

Govt faces backlash over misuse of taxpayers’ money for cooperative bailout plan

Last week, it disbursed Rs 1.4 million to 378 depositors.

Last week, it disbursed Rs 1.4 million to 378 depositors.

7 hours ago

WORLD

Iran says 'low' possibility of return to war with US

Iran says 'low' possibility of return to war with US

The statement came a day after Iran accused the US of breaching the ceasefire in place since April, and warned it was pr...

The statement came a day after Iran accused the US of breaching the ceasefire in place since April, and warned it was pr...

8 hours ago

OPINION

Cheap Cigarettes, Costly Consequences for Nepal

Cheap Cigarettes, Costly Consequences for Nepal

Nepal is losing billions in revenue and public health costs by keeping tobacco taxes too low.

Nepal is losing billions in revenue and public health costs by keeping tobacco taxes too low.

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Editorial

Reviving Nepal’s Health Insurance Scheme

Reviving Nepal’s Health Insurance Scheme

Linking tobacco, alcohol and sugary product taxes directly to Nepal’s struggling health insurance fund could reviv...

Linking tobacco, alcohol and sugary product taxes directly to Nepal’s struggling health insurance fund could reviv...

8 hours ago

ECONOMY

Economic Survey flags delays in national pride projects

Economic Survey flags delays in national pride projects

Nepal’s flagship national pride and strategic road projects continue to lag far behind schedule, with the latest E...

Nepal’s flagship national pride and strategic road projects continue to lag far behind schedule, with the latest E...

17 hours ago

ECONOMY

Nepal’s economy projected to expand 3.85% in FY 2025/26

Nepal’s economy projected to expand 3.85% in FY 2025/26

The survey projects the national economy to expand by 3.85 percent this fiscal year, estimating its size at Rs 6.6 trill...

The survey projects the national economy to expand by 3.85 percent this fiscal year, estimating its size at Rs 6.6 trill...

16 hours ago

POLITICS

NHRC recommends further investigation into 49 individuals over Gen Z protests

NHRC recommends further investigation into 49 individuals over Gen Z protests

The list includes leaders and lawmakers associated with the Rastriya Swatantra Party, including Ganesh Karki, Sulav Khar...

The list includes leaders and lawmakers associated with the Rastriya Swatantra Party, including Ganesh Karki, Sulav Khar...

16 hours ago

POLITICS

NHRC recommends probe into Rabi Lamichhane’s alleged role in Nakkhu jailbreak

NHRC recommends probe into Rabi Lamichhane’s alleged role in Nakkhu jailbreak

The NHRC report states that the act of being released from prison in an unauthorized manner is not only a violation of h...

The NHRC report states that the act of being released from prison in an unauthorized manner is not only a violation of h...

18 hours ago

ECONOMY

27 public enterprises in profit, 16 running at loss: Govt report

27 public enterprises in profit, 16 running at loss: Govt report

The total net profit of profit-making enterprises increased by 10.58 percent compared to the previous year, reaching Rs...

The total net profit of profit-making enterprises increased by 10.58 percent compared to the previous year, reaching Rs...

5 hours ago