SOCIETY

Govt defends special MBBS scholarship decision for Gen Z Shah

Govt defends special MBBS scholarship decision for Gen Z Shah

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has said that granting an opportunity for free medical education (MBBS...

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has said that granting an opportunity for free medical education (MBBS...

Apr 12, 2026

SOCIETY

7,648 disaster incidents in a year; fires top list

7,648 disaster incidents in a year; fires top list

The high number of fire incidents calls for stronger attention and action from government agencies. Data from the author...

The high number of fire incidents calls for stronger attention and action from government agencies. Data from the author...

Apr 12, 2026

ECONOMY

Will Nepal’s economy hit Rs 150 trillion mark?

Will Nepal’s economy hit Rs 150 trillion mark?

The current size of the economy stands at about 61.07 trillion rupees, around 46 billion dollars. That means the target...

The current size of the economy stands at about 61.07 trillion rupees, around 46 billion dollars. That means the target...

Apr 12, 2026

WORLD

Iran and US top officials launch negotiations in Pakistan

Iran and US top officials launch negotiations in Pakistan

Senior Iranian and American officials began negotiations in Pakistan on Saturday, Iranian media reported, in a bid to br...

Senior Iranian and American officials began negotiations in Pakistan on Saturday, Iranian media reported, in a bid to br...

Apr 11, 2026

OPINION

Nepal’s Reform Moment: Between Energy and Execution

Nepal’s Reform Moment: Between Energy and Execution

Nepal’s generational leadership shift has injected urgency into governance, but without strong institutions and em...

Nepal’s generational leadership shift has injected urgency into governance, but without strong institutions and em...

Apr 12, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt sets wheat support price at Rs 3,945 and spring paddy at Rs 2,856.49 per quintal

Govt sets wheat support price at Rs 3,945 and spring paddy at Rs 2,856.49 per quintal

The government has set the minimum support price for wheat and spring paddy (Chaite Dhan), increasing the prices by Rs 7...

The government has set the minimum support price for wheat and spring paddy (Chaite Dhan), increasing the prices by Rs 7...

Apr 12, 2026

SOCIETY

Govt hospitals now go digital with online appointments, reports and payments

Govt hospitals now go digital with online appointments, reports and payments

Service seekers at state-owned hospitals can now access doctors' appointments, report receipt and necessary payments via...

Service seekers at state-owned hospitals can now access doctors' appointments, report receipt and necessary payments via...

Apr 11, 2026

POLITICS

NCP pushes back against proposed ban on student unions

NCP pushes back against proposed ban on student unions

The Nepali Communist Party (NCP) has stepped up its opposition to the government’s proposed move to ban student un...

The Nepali Communist Party (NCP) has stepped up its opposition to the government’s proposed move to ban student un...

Apr 11, 2026

ECONOMY

Gold price rises by Rs 2,900; silver up by Rs 130 per tola in a week

Gold price rises by Rs 2,900; silver up by Rs 130 per tola in a week

The price of gold in the domestic market increased by Rs 2,900 per tola (11.6638 grams) over the past week amid ongoing...

The price of gold in the domestic market increased by Rs 2,900 per tola (11.6638 grams) over the past week amid ongoing...

Apr 11, 2026

WORLD

US and Iran envoys meet Pakistani PM as negotiations get underway

US and Iran envoys meet Pakistani PM as negotiations get underway

Senior Iranian and American delegations met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Saturday to begin ne...

Senior Iranian and American delegations met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Saturday to begin ne...

Apr 11, 2026