Market

Gold, silver prices rise in Nepali market

Gold, silver prices rise in Nepali market

Gold and silver prices increased in the domestic market on Tuesday.

Gold and silver prices increased in the domestic market on Tuesday.

May 12, 2026

WORLD

World risks year of severe fires fuelled by climate change: researchers

World risks year of severe fires fuelled by climate change: researchers

"This year the global fire season has got off to a very fast start," said Theodore Keeping, a researcher at Imperial Col...

"This year the global fire season has got off to a very fast start," said Theodore Keeping, a researcher at Imperial Col...

May 12, 2026

WORLD

Trump warns Mideast truce on 'life support', Iran says ready for any aggression

Trump warns Mideast truce on 'life support', Iran says ready for any aggression

The president's angry reaction to Iran's position -- delivered in response to a US proposal -- sparked a spike in oil pr...

The president's angry reaction to Iran's position -- delivered in response to a US proposal -- sparked a spike in oil pr...

May 12, 2026

POLITICS

Gandaki Province holding pre-budget discussions

Gandaki Province holding pre-budget discussions

The provincial government is obliged to announce the annual budget on Asar 1 as per the Nepali calendar.  

The provincial government is obliged to announce the annual budget on Asar 1 as per the Nepali calendar.  

May 12, 2026

POLITICS

Govt's policies and programs: Share investment option to forward hydropower projects

Govt's policies and programs: Share investment option to forward hydropower projects

The government's policies and programs unveiled on Monday gave top priority to the energy and water resources sector. A...

The government's policies and programs unveiled on Monday gave top priority to the energy and water resources sector. A...

May 12, 2026

WORLD

Govt issues record 492 climbing permits for Everest

Govt issues record 492 climbing permits for Everest

The last record was in 2023 when 478 permits were issued in a post-pandemic rush on the mountains.

The last record was in 2023 when 478 permits were issued in a post-pandemic rush on the mountains.

May 12, 2026

OPINION

Is Nepal Redefining Its Diplomatic Identity?

Is Nepal Redefining Its Diplomatic Identity?

Nepal’s evolving political landscape, shaped by youth movements and new governance, demands a clearer, more strate...

Nepal’s evolving political landscape, shaped by youth movements and new governance, demands a clearer, more strate...

May 12, 2026

WORLD

No end to war in sight as Iran and US reject talks terms

No end to war in sight as Iran and US reject talks terms

The sharp exchange of messages raised the spectre of a return to open conflict in the Gulf, sent oil prices soaring and...

The sharp exchange of messages raised the spectre of a return to open conflict in the Gulf, sent oil prices soaring and...

May 12, 2026

POLITICS

Govt pledges to ensure long-term solution for settlement of landless amid ongoing criticism

Govt pledges to ensure long-term solution for settlement of landless amid ongoing criticism

The government has initiated a major, high-security drive to clear squatter settlements along the Bagmati River in Kathm...

The government has initiated a major, high-security drive to clear squatter settlements along the Bagmati River in Kathm...

May 12, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt pledges to promote digital economy, investment promotion and strengthen capital market

Govt pledges to promote digital economy, investment promotion and strengthen capital market

The government has also prioritised technology-friendly revenue administration and plans to implement measures encouragi...

The government has also prioritised technology-friendly revenue administration and plans to implement measures encouragi...

May 12, 2026