ECONOMY

Nepal bets big on hydropower, but experts see rising risks

Nepal bets big on hydropower, but experts see rising risks

Experts warn that Nepal’s ambitious plan to expand hydropower to 30,000 MW within a decade could become economical...

Experts warn that Nepal’s ambitious plan to expand hydropower to 30,000 MW within a decade could become economical...

May 14, 2026

Editorial

Inside Custody, Outside Accountability

Inside Custody, Outside Accountability

A family in Sindhuli is demanding transparency and an independent investigation after a 22-year-old man died in police c...

A family in Sindhuli is demanding transparency and an independent investigation after a 22-year-old man died in police c...

May 14, 2026

SOCIETY

NBA accuses SC administration of obstructing justice through ‘silence’

NBA accuses SC administration of obstructing justice through ‘silence’

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the NBA expressed serious concern that the constitutional right of citizens to justi...

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the NBA expressed serious concern that the constitutional right of citizens to justi...

May 13, 2026

ECONOMY

Gen Z protests take heavy toll on insurance profits

Gen Z protests take heavy toll on insurance profits

Profits of non-life insurers plunge 47% in Q3 due to political unrest and disasters

Profits of non-life insurers plunge 47% in Q3 due to political unrest and disasters

May 14, 2026

ECONOMY

NTC posts growth in net profit, operating profit, and EPS

NTC posts growth in net profit, operating profit, and EPS

Nepal Telecom (NTC) was able to increase both its net profit and operating profits as of the third quarter of the curren...

Nepal Telecom (NTC) was able to increase both its net profit and operating profits as of the third quarter of the curren...

May 13, 2026

SOCIETY

Nepal Oil Corporation Executive Director Bhatta resigns

Nepal Oil Corporation Executive Director Bhatta resigns

Dr Bhatta submitted his resignation to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies on Wednesday.

Dr Bhatta submitted his resignation to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies on Wednesday.

May 13, 2026

ECONOMY

Daily turnover falls heavily to Rs 2.80 billion as NEPSE slides 4.15 points

Daily turnover falls heavily to Rs 2.80 billion as NEPSE slides 4.15 points

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday slid 4.15 points to close at 2,740.25 points.  

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday slid 4.15 points to close at 2,740.25 points.  

May 13, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt unveils ‘Visit Nepal 2085’ tourism promotion plan

Govt unveils ‘Visit Nepal 2085’ tourism promotion plan

Stakeholders say achieving targets will require major effort Although the government has unveiled the “Visit Nepa...

Stakeholders say achieving targets will require major effort Although the government has unveiled the “Visit Nepa...

May 13, 2026

POLITICS

Lawmakers stress on maintaining parliamentary dignity

Lawmakers stress on maintaining parliamentary dignity

Speaking during the urgent session of the NA meeting today, they urged the government to respond to the questions raised...

Speaking during the urgent session of the NA meeting today, they urged the government to respond to the questions raised...

May 13, 2026

WORLD

Hantavirus outbreak renews painful memories for Patagonian village

Hantavirus outbreak renews painful memories for Patagonian village

With the recent hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, hard memories have resurfaced for the 33-year-old.

With the recent hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, hard memories have resurfaced for the 33-year-old.

May 13, 2026