SOCIETY

Deforestation of Chure triggers water shortage in Madhesh

Deforestation of Chure triggers water shortage in Madhesh

The river now threatens the village itself. Once only 20 feet wide two decades ago, today it has grown vastly wider. The...

The river now threatens the village itself. Once only 20 feet wide two decades ago, today it has grown vastly wider. The...

Jul 19, 2025

ECONOMY

Govt revives road toll system after a hiatus of six years

Govt revives road toll system after a hiatus of six years

After a six-year hiatus, the government is reviving the road toll system—known locally as Patake Dastur—aime...

After a six-year hiatus, the government is reviving the road toll system—known locally as Patake Dastur—aime...

Jul 18, 2025

ECONOMY

Nepal’s public debt soars by Rs 231 billion in just one year

Nepal’s public debt soars by Rs 231 billion in just one year

In the fiscal year 2024/25, Nepal’s public debt increased by Rs 231.54 billion. This rise is mainly due to the gov...

In the fiscal year 2024/25, Nepal’s public debt increased by Rs 231.54 billion. This rise is mainly due to the gov...

Jul 18, 2025

SOCIETY

Teachers give govt August 6 ultimatum on Education Bill

Teachers give govt August 6 ultimatum on Education Bill

NTF warns of stronger protests than before

NTF warns of stronger protests than before

Jul 18, 2025

SOCIETY

Govt appeals to SC against Aftab Alam’s acquittal in murder case

Govt appeals to SC against Aftab Alam’s acquittal in murder case

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) filed the appeal, seeking a reversal of the May 28 verdict issued by the Birgun...

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) filed the appeal, seeking a reversal of the May 28 verdict issued by the Birgun...

Jul 18, 2025

POLITICS

Coalition of victims’ and civil society groups calls for credible TJ in Nepal’s UPR submission

Coalition of victims’ and civil society groups calls for credible TJ in Nepal’s UPR submission

Focusing specifically on transitional justice (TJ), the submission highlights serious concerns regarding the legitimacy,...

Focusing specifically on transitional justice (TJ), the submission highlights serious concerns regarding the legitimacy,...

Jul 18, 2025

ECONOMY

Govt’s income-expenditure: Budget spending hits Rs 1.523 trillion, revenue collection Rs 1.219 trillion

Govt’s income-expenditure: Budget spending hits Rs 1.523 trillion, revenue collection Rs 1.219 trillion

For the FY, the government had unveiled a budget of Rs 1.860 trillion. By the end of Asar (mid-July), the government had...

For the FY, the government had unveiled a budget of Rs 1.860 trillion. By the end of Asar (mid-July), the government had...

Jul 18, 2025

SOCIETY

One killed, three injured in motorcycle accident

One killed, three injured in motorcycle accident

Both were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. While Shobha succumbed to her injuries, Indira Koirala is still...

Both were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. While Shobha succumbed to her injuries, Indira Koirala is still...

Jul 18, 2025

OPINION

Police and Political Convergence

Police and Political Convergence

The police leadership must also share responsibility. The police is a hierarchical organization governed by a chain of c...

The police leadership must also share responsibility. The police is a hierarchical organization governed by a chain of c...

Jul 18, 2025

POLITICS

Minister Adhikari denies bribery allegation, opposition leaders slam govt

Minister Adhikari denies bribery allegation, opposition leaders slam govt

Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Minister Adhikari responded to the audio tape, which allegedly features discu...

Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Minister Adhikari responded to the audio tape, which allegedly features discu...

Jul 18, 2025