POLITICS

US State Department flags ongoing human rights concerns in Nepal

US State Department flags ongoing human rights concerns in Nepal

The State Department’s findings underscore systemic shortcomings in safeguarding human rights in Nepal — fro...

The State Department’s findings underscore systemic shortcomings in safeguarding human rights in Nepal — fro...

Aug 14, 2025

SOCIETY

Police sound alarm as financial crimes surge in Kathmandu

Police sound alarm as financial crimes surge in Kathmandu

Authorities say the rise not only underscores the growing vulnerability of individuals and institutions to fraud but als...

Authorities say the rise not only underscores the growing vulnerability of individuals and institutions to fraud but als...

Aug 14, 2025

OPINION

A Colonial Debt: Why Former Powers Must Fund Landlocked Developing Countries

A Colonial Debt: Why Former Powers Must Fund Landlocked Developing Countries

Within the broader category of landlocked developing countries, the "Absolute Sixteens" represent the most severely disa...

Within the broader category of landlocked developing countries, the "Absolute Sixteens" represent the most severely disa...

Aug 14, 2025

Editorial

‘Cooling-Off Period’ Fraud: Hold All Guilty to Account

‘Cooling-Off Period’ Fraud: Hold All Guilty to Account

Moral responsibility for the scandal should not rest solely on Khatiwada. The Speaker of the House of Representatives an...

Moral responsibility for the scandal should not rest solely on Khatiwada. The Speaker of the House of Representatives an...

Aug 14, 2025

International

For Trump, Putin summit presents the ultimate test of dealmaking

For Trump, Putin summit presents the ultimate test of dealmaking

Trump's invitation to Putin, who is under indictment by the International Criminal Court, effectively ends the West's sh...

Trump's invitation to Putin, who is under indictment by the International Criminal Court, effectively ends the West's sh...

Aug 13, 2025

SOCIETY

Government to take stern action against officials delaying property declaration

Government to take stern action against officials delaying property declaration

The government has pledged to take stern action against those individuals who assume public positions and delay in submi...

The government has pledged to take stern action against those individuals who assume public positions and delay in submi...

Aug 13, 2025

ECONOMY

Nepal waives climbing fees for 97 mountain peaks

Nepal waives climbing fees for 97 mountain peaks

Nepal has waived climbing fees for 97 mountains, officials said on Wednesday, hoping to steer people to its lesser-known...

Nepal has waived climbing fees for 97 mountains, officials said on Wednesday, hoping to steer people to its lesser-known...

Aug 13, 2025

Market

Asian Thai Foods to issue its IPO

Asian Thai Foods to issue its IPO

Asian Thai Foods Limited (ATFL) is all set to issue its initial public offering (IPO) for the general public.

Asian Thai Foods Limited (ATFL) is all set to issue its initial public offering (IPO) for the general public.

Aug 13, 2025

Market

Daily turnover drops to Rs 6.16 billion as NEPSE loses 10.50 points

Daily turnover drops to Rs 6.16 billion as NEPSE loses 10.50 points

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday declined 10.50 points to close at 2,785.74 points.

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday declined 10.50 points to close at 2,785.74 points.

Aug 13, 2025

POLITICS

PM Oli denies 'rumours' about legalising polygamy

PM Oli denies 'rumours' about legalising polygamy

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has denied 'rumours' suggesting that the government is planning to amend the law to legalis...

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has denied 'rumours' suggesting that the government is planning to amend the law to legalis...

Aug 13, 2025