SOCIETY

Abandoned by husband: Manika's struggle after inter-caste marriage

Abandoned by husband: Manika's struggle after inter-caste marriage

Since becoming pregnant, she has been forced out by her husband and abandoned by her family—in January, she delive...

Since becoming pregnant, she has been forced out by her husband and abandoned by her family—in January, she delive...

Jun 26, 2025

SOCIETY

Govt to set up dedicated department to control drug abuse: Home Minister

Govt to set up dedicated department to control drug abuse: Home Minister

Speaking at an event organized in Kathmandu on the occasion of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Traf...

Speaking at an event organized in Kathmandu on the occasion of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Traf...

Jun 26, 2025

POLITICS

Govt falls into minority in National Assembly as JSP Nepal withdraws support

Govt falls into minority in National Assembly as JSP Nepal withdraws support

According to Suman, JSP will now sit on the opposition bench in Parliament and play the role of a constructive oppositio...

According to Suman, JSP will now sit on the opposition bench in Parliament and play the role of a constructive oppositio...

Jun 26, 2025

International

NATO members step up spending, but doubts about US remain

NATO members step up spending, but doubts about US remain

At least 3.5% of GDP will be spent on hard defense – that includes purchase of weapons – and up to 1.5% will...

At least 3.5% of GDP will be spent on hard defense – that includes purchase of weapons – and up to 1.5% will...

Jun 26, 2025

Editorial

Form a Judicial Committee to Probe Visit Visa Scandal

Form a Judicial Committee to Probe Visit Visa Scandal

If the government is truly committed to an impartial and fact-based investigation, it should form a judicial committee l...

If the government is truly committed to an impartial and fact-based investigation, it should form a judicial committee l...

Jun 26, 2025

ECONOMY

Base interest rate of commercial banks slides to as low as 4.9 percent

Base interest rate of commercial banks slides to as low as 4.9 percent

As per the details published by the 20 commercial banks, the average base interest rate of Nepal’s banking system...

As per the details published by the 20 commercial banks, the average base interest rate of Nepal’s banking system...

Jun 26, 2025

POLITICS

Home Minister seeks support to table Police Bill in parliament within current FY

Home Minister seeks support to table Police Bill in parliament within current FY

Speaking at the committee meeting held on Wednesday at Singha Durbar, Minister Lekhak emphasized the government's commit...

Speaking at the committee meeting held on Wednesday at Singha Durbar, Minister Lekhak emphasized the government's commit...

Jun 25, 2025

SOCIETY

One dead, driver critically injured in Jumla Tractor accident

One dead, driver critically injured in Jumla Tractor accident

According to police, the accident occurred at 1:35 pm in Tila-5, Chulakot, killing laborer Lokesh Buda, 23, on the spot....

According to police, the accident occurred at 1:35 pm in Tila-5, Chulakot, killing laborer Lokesh Buda, 23, on the spot....

Jun 25, 2025

ECONOMY

Governor Poudel discloses property: What and how much does he own?

Governor Poudel discloses property: What and how much does he own?

Governor Poudel also owns 45 tola of gold jewelry and diamond jewelry worth around Rs 1.5 million. The gold is listed as...

Governor Poudel also owns 45 tola of gold jewelry and diamond jewelry worth around Rs 1.5 million. The gold is listed as...

Jun 25, 2025

SOCIETY

Bairagi’s Chairmanship of Visit Visa Probe Committee draws controversy

Bairagi’s Chairmanship of Visit Visa Probe Committee draws controversy

The government has assigned the responsibility of investigating the misuse of visit visas to a committee headed by a for...

The government has assigned the responsibility of investigating the misuse of visit visas to a committee headed by a for...

Jun 25, 2025