WORLD

Why police can't get your phone back in London, Europe's phone theft capital

Why police can't get your phone back in London, Europe's phone theft capital

As AFP joined a patrol on a sunny Friday night, police officer Hayden O'Connor spotted potential victims everywhere -- p...

As AFP joined a patrol on a sunny Friday night, police officer Hayden O'Connor spotted potential victims everywhere -- p...

Apr 30, 2026

WORLD

Pentagon chief testifies on Iran war, peace efforts stall

Pentagon chief testifies on Iran war, peace efforts stall

Iran has blockaded the waterway -- a vital conduit for oil and gas shipments -- since the start of the US-Israeli offens...

Iran has blockaded the waterway -- a vital conduit for oil and gas shipments -- since the start of the US-Israeli offens...

Apr 30, 2026

OPINION

Beyond Law and Order: The Case for Deep Police Reform in Nepal

Beyond Law and Order: The Case for Deep Police Reform in Nepal

Police reform in Nepal is not merely institutional adjustment but a national imperative that links security, economic gr...

Police reform in Nepal is not merely institutional adjustment but a national imperative that links security, economic gr...

Apr 30, 2026

OPINION

Rewriting Rules, Repeating Mistakes

Rewriting Rules, Repeating Mistakes

Nepal’s repeated manipulation of the Constitutional Council reveals that while governments change, the impulse to...

Nepal’s repeated manipulation of the Constitutional Council reveals that while governments change, the impulse to...

Apr 30, 2026

Editorial

Growth Abroad, Gaps at Home: Nepal’s Labour Dilemma

Growth Abroad, Gaps at Home: Nepal’s Labour Dilemma

Nepal’s growing dependence on foreign employment is easing household incomes and supporting the economy, but it al...

Nepal’s growing dependence on foreign employment is easing household incomes and supporting the economy, but it al...

Apr 30, 2026

SOCIETY

616 disaster incidents reported in 15 days: 34 dead, fires most frequent

616 disaster incidents reported in 15 days: 34 dead, fires most frequent

Data released by the NDRRMA shows that 829 families were affected during the period. Disasters caused partial damage to...

Data released by the NDRRMA shows that 829 families were affected during the period. Disasters caused partial damage to...

Apr 29, 2026

SOCIETY

DRI files second case against Bikal: Rs 613.21 million in damages, wife Elina also named as accused

DRI files second case against Bikal: Rs 613.21 million in damages, wife Elina also named as accused

The DRI filed the case through the District Government Attorney’s Office at the Kathmandu District Court on Wednes...

The DRI filed the case through the District Government Attorney’s Office at the Kathmandu District Court on Wednes...

Apr 29, 2026

ECONOMY

MoF launches bi-monthly payment system for government employees

MoF launches bi-monthly payment system for government employees

The Ministry of Finance started the 15-day payments as a pilot project on Wednesday. Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle l...

The Ministry of Finance started the 15-day payments as a pilot project on Wednesday. Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle l...

Apr 30, 2026

ECONOMY

Development banks and finance companies improve their financial position in Q3

Development banks and finance companies improve their financial position in Q3

A total of eight national level development banks earned profits of Rs 5.50 billion. The growth rate in earnings of &lsq...

A total of eight national level development banks earned profits of Rs 5.50 billion. The growth rate in earnings of &lsq...

Apr 30, 2026

ECONOMY

Banks and financial institutions post impressive profits in Q3, backed by NRB’s lenient policies

Banks and financial institutions post impressive profits in Q3, backed by NRB’s lenient policies

As per the financial report unveiled by 20 commercial banks, they secured profits of Rs 49.21 billion as of the third qu...

As per the financial report unveiled by 20 commercial banks, they secured profits of Rs 49.21 billion as of the third qu...

Apr 30, 2026