OPINION

Nepal’s Double Digit Growth: A Dare

Nepal’s Double Digit Growth: A Dare

In order for Nepal to achieve double-digit growth, a shift in our development model is required:  one that is roote...

In order for Nepal to achieve double-digit growth, a shift in our development model is required:  one that is roote...

Jul 16, 2025

Editorial

One Minister Down—Will Nepal Finally Crack Down on Corruption?

One Minister Down—Will Nepal Finally Crack Down on Corruption?

Sadly, over the years, a number of Nepali ministers and lawmakers have either stepped down or faced charges over similar...

Sadly, over the years, a number of Nepali ministers and lawmakers have either stepped down or faced charges over similar...

Jul 16, 2025

SOCIETY

CIB probes clinics for harvesting teen girls' eggs for IVF, charging up to Rs 2 million

CIB probes clinics for harvesting teen girls' eggs for IVF, charging up to Rs 2 million

Authorities have launched an investigation into two fertility clinics in Kathmandu accused of illegally collecting eggs...

Authorities have launched an investigation into two fertility clinics in Kathmandu accused of illegally collecting eggs...

Jul 16, 2025

ECONOMY

Petrol price cut by Rs 5, diesel and kerosene down by Rs 1 per litre

Petrol price cut by Rs 5, diesel and kerosene down by Rs 1 per litre

Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has reduced the prices of petroleum products, bringing relief to consumers.

Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has reduced the prices of petroleum products, bringing relief to consumers.

Jul 15, 2025

WORLD

India orders airlines to check fuel switches on Boeing jets

India orders airlines to check fuel switches on Boeing jets

India has ordered its airlines to examine fuel switches on several Boeing models after they came under scrutiny followin...

India has ordered its airlines to examine fuel switches on several Boeing models after they came under scrutiny followin...

Jul 15, 2025

ECONOMY

Finance ministry agrees allowing brokerage firms to issue their IPOs

Finance ministry agrees allowing brokerage firms to issue their IPOs

The government has permitted brokerage companies to issue their initial public offerings (IPOs) in order to increase the...

The government has permitted brokerage companies to issue their initial public offerings (IPOs) in order to increase the...

Jul 15, 2025

SOCIETY

Five arrested along with Rs 1.3 million in counterfeit currency, narcotics

Five arrested along with Rs 1.3 million in counterfeit currency, narcotics

Police have arrested five individuals with suspected involvement in organized crime after seizing counterfeit Nepali cur...

Police have arrested five individuals with suspected involvement in organized crime after seizing counterfeit Nepali cur...

Jul 15, 2025

ECONOMY

Casino investors must now bring Rs 200 million to the table

Casino investors must now bring Rs 200 million to the table

Previously, the threshold was Rs 150 million for small casinos operating with modern or electronic gaming machines. For...

Previously, the threshold was Rs 150 million for small casinos operating with modern or electronic gaming machines. For...

Jul 15, 2025

WORLD

Bangladesh struggles to contain the fallout of an uprising that toppled its leader last year

Bangladesh struggles to contain the fallout of an uprising that toppled its leader last year

Aligned with the student-led party, it's trying to fill the vacuum left by the Awami League, which was banned in May. It...

Aligned with the student-led party, it's trying to fill the vacuum left by the Awami League, which was banned in May. It...

Jul 15, 2025

POLITICS

Bhagwati Neupane appointed Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration

Bhagwati Neupane appointed Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration

CPN-UML’s National Assembly member Bhagwati Neupane has been appointed as the new Minister for Federal Affairs and...

CPN-UML’s National Assembly member Bhagwati Neupane has been appointed as the new Minister for Federal Affairs and...

Jul 15, 2025