POLITICS
Govt pledges to ensure long-term solution for settlement of landless amid ongoing criticis...
Govt pledges to ensure long-term solution for settlement of...
The government has initiated a major, high-security drive to clear squatter settlements along the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, aiming to replace them with managed, safe housing for genuine landless residents.
May 12, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt pledges to promote digital economy, investment promotion and strengthen capital marke...
Govt pledges to promote digital economy, investment promotio...
The government has also prioritised technology-friendly revenue administration and plans to implement measures encouraging voluntary tax compliance and quicker settlement of tax disputes.
May 12, 2026
OPINION
Is Nepal Redefining Its Diplomatic Identity?
Is Nepal Redefining Its Diplomatic Identity?
Nepal’s evolving political landscape, shaped by youth movements and new governance, demands a clearer, more strategic, and balanced foreign policy to navigate regional dependencies and global diplomatic realities.
May 12, 2026
OPINION
Nepal’s Silent Women’s Health Crisis
Nepal’s Silent Women’s Health Crisis
PCOS and PCOD are emerging as a silent but growing women’s health crisis in Nepal, driven by lifestyle changes, low awareness, social stigma, and delayed diagnosis despite their serious long-term physical and mental health risks.
May 12, 2026
WORLD
No end to war in sight as Iran and US reject talks terms
No end to war in sight as Iran and US reject talks terms
The sharp exchange of messages raised the spectre of a return to open conflict in the Gulf, sent oil prices soaring and dashed hopes that a deal could be quickly negotiated to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping.
May 12, 2026
POLITICS
CJ row sparks debate of judiciary’s independence
CJ row sparks debate of judiciary’s independence
PM Balen’s controversial decision to bypass seniority in appointing Nepal’s next chief justice has ignited a nationwide debate over judicial reform, constitutional morality, and executive influence over the judiciary.
May 12, 2026
Editorial
Beyond Price Transparency Week
Beyond Price Transparency Week
Nepal’s rising inflation and recurring market irregularities highlight the urgent need for a permanent, transparent, and technology-driven market monitoring mechanism rather than short-term inspection campaigns.
May 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepali Army launches Defence Correspondent Orientation Programme
Nepali Army launches Defence Correspondent Orientation Progr...
The programme was inaugurated by Brigadier General Rajaram Basnet, who said the initiative seeks to build a more reliable, refined and effective relationship between the Nepali Army and the media sector while helping journalists better understand the institution for smoother news reporting.
May 12, 2026
SOCIETY
NEB publishes SEE 2082 results, nearly 66 percent pass
NEB publishes SEE 2082 results, nearly 66 percent pass
A total of 512,421 students registered for the examination, while 430,667 sat for the exams at 1,966 centers across the country, including 23 students from a center in Japan. Among them, 284,160 successfully passed.
May 11, 2026
WORLD
The first 48-team World Cup -- more opportunities, less jeopardy?
The first 48-team World Cup -- more opportunities, less jeop...
The expansion is the delivery of a key proposal made by Gianni Infantino not long after he became president of world football's governing body in 2016.
May 11, 2026