OPINION

Fast, Fearless, and Humble: Nepal’s New Approach to Governance

Fast, Fearless, and Humble: Nepal’s New Approach to Governance

Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s government launches a bold “Fast & Furious Way” with a 100-point ro...

Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s government launches a bold “Fast & Furious Way” with a 100-point ro...

Apr 06, 2026

ECONOMY

Government rolls out two-day weekend to curb fossil fuel use

Government rolls out two-day weekend to curb fossil fuel use

The new schedule applies to all government offices and educational institutions nationwide, effectively reshaping work a...

The new schedule applies to all government offices and educational institutions nationwide, effectively reshaping work a...

Apr 06, 2026

SOCIETY

Govt to introduce law allowing conversion of fuel vehicles to EVs

Govt to introduce law allowing conversion of fuel vehicles to EVs

A cabinet meeting on Sunday approved the legal framework required to switch diesel and petrol vehicles to electric. The...

A cabinet meeting on Sunday approved the legal framework required to switch diesel and petrol vehicles to electric. The...

Apr 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Journalist groups warn of protest against govt’s decision to block private media funding

Journalist groups warn of protest against govt’s decision to block private media funding

Senior lawyer Dinesh Tripathi described the government’s decision as legally and constitutionally flawed under bot...

Senior lawyer Dinesh Tripathi described the government’s decision as legally and constitutionally flawed under bot...

Apr 05, 2026

POLITICS

Dr Narayan Dutt Kandel appointed as Attorney General

Dr Narayan Dutt Kandel appointed as Attorney General

The Attorney General is the legal advisor to the government, and also forms the leadership of government lawyers who pro...

The Attorney General is the legal advisor to the government, and also forms the leadership of government lawyers who pro...

Apr 05, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt approves $185 million loan from World Bank and Asian Development Bank

Govt approves $185 million loan from World Bank and Asian Development Bank

A cabinet meeting on Monday endorsed the proposal to secure loans from major donor agencies under the Digital Nepal Tran...

A cabinet meeting on Monday endorsed the proposal to secure loans from major donor agencies under the Digital Nepal Tran...

Apr 05, 2026

POLITICS

Govt decides to begin new academic session from April 28

Govt decides to begin new academic session from April 28

Minister for Education and government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel said the upcoming academic session will officially st...

Minister for Education and government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel said the upcoming academic session will officially st...

Apr 05, 2026

POLITICS

Fuel crisis drives change as Nepal adopts Saturday-Sunday weekend

Fuel crisis drives change as Nepal adopts Saturday-Sunday weekend

In a significant shift to the country’s weekly routine, the government has decided to introduce a two-day weekend&...

In a significant shift to the country’s weekly routine, the government has decided to introduce a two-day weekend&...

Apr 05, 2026

WORLD

A long Mideast war could take away from support for Ukraine, Zelenskyy tells the AP

A long Mideast war could take away from support for Ukraine, Zelenskyy tells the AP

Russia’s relentless pounding of urban areas behind the front line following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine mor...

Russia’s relentless pounding of urban areas behind the front line following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine mor...

Apr 05, 2026

ECONOMY

Gold and silver prices remain stable in domestic market

Gold and silver prices remain stable in domestic market

According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Traders’ Association, the rate of pure gold is Rs 294,000 per tola.

According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Traders’ Association, the rate of pure gold is Rs 294,000 per tola.

Apr 05, 2026