WORLD
Aviation, tourism, agriculture... the economic sectors hit by the war
Aviation, tourism, agriculture... the economic sectors hit b...
Airlines bore an immediate impact from the outbreak of hostilities as they cancelled flights to the region.
Mar 26, 2026
OPINION
Nepal’s Constitutional Right to Health: Promise vs Delivery
Nepal’s Constitutional Right to Health: Promise vs Delivery
Federalism was meant to bring services closer to communities, but overlapping mandates can blur responsibility—who pays for drugs, staff facilities, manages supply chains, and answers when services fail.
Mar 26, 2026
POLITICS
Leaked Karki Commission report flags excessive force, leadership failures in deadly Gen Z...
Leaked Karki Commission report flags excessive force, leader...
The findings, contained in a report prepared by a commission led by former Special Court Chair Gauri Bahadur Karki and submitted to the government on March 8, were first published by Jana Astha Weekly on Wednesday.
Mar 26, 2026
Editorial
Offsetting Trade Deficit
Offsetting Trade Deficit
Nepal’s surging trade deficit underscores deep structural weaknesses, driven by import dependence and missed opportunities to boost domestic production and exports.
Mar 26, 2026
ECONOMY
NOC hikes fuel prices by Rs 15 per litre
NOC hikes fuel prices by Rs 15 per litre
Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petroleum products by Rs 15 per litre, with the new rates coming into effect from midnight Wednesday.
Mar 25, 2026
ECONOMY
Imports of electrical cooking utensils surge amid uncertainty in availability of cooking g...
Imports of electrical cooking utensils surge amid uncertaint...
Records from the Department of Customs (DoC) show that Nepal imported 8,231 units of ready-made infrared and induction stoves last month. While the total value of the electric stoves was more than Rs 139 million, the majority were induction stoves.
Mar 25, 2026
ECONOMY
Ridge Line Energy lists 11.85 million shares on NEPSE, trading to begin Thursday
Ridge Line Energy lists 11.85 million shares on NEPSE, tradi...
A total of 11.85 million shares of the company were listed on NEPSE on Wednesday. Of these, 2.6 million units are ordinary shares issued to the public under the IPO, while the remaining 9.29 million units are promoter shares.
Mar 25, 2026
WORLD
U.S. California diesel prices hit record high
U.S. California diesel prices hit record high
The average price of diesel in California reached 7.018 U.S. dollars per gallon on Tuesday, the highest level recorded in AAA's database. By comparison, the current U.S. national average price for diesel is about 5.345 dollars per gallon.
Mar 25, 2026
ECONOMY
Petroleum imports via Birgunj rise to Rs 123.67 billion in the eight months of current FY
Petroleum imports via Birgunj rise to Rs 123.67 billion in t...
According to the Birgunj Customs Office, the imports generated Rs 52.15 billion in revenue during the review period.
Mar 25, 2026
WORLD
Trump's announcement of ceasefire is welcome only if it holds in practice: Ex-diplomat Goe...
Trump's announcement of ceasefire is welcome only if it hold...
"As far as the 5-day ceasefire is concerned, that's a welcome move only if it holds in practice. Even if US President Trump has told the Department of War not to undertake any such attacks, Iran has denied any conversation or discussions with the USA. In fact, Iran has said that this could have been...
Mar 25, 2026