OPINION
Fuel Shocks and Fragile Dependence
Fuel Shocks and Fragile Dependence
Rising conflict in the Middle East exposes Nepal’s deep dependence on remittances and imports, underscoring the urgent need for economic diversification and domestic job creation.
Apr 23, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt sets 15-day ultimatum for problematic cooperatives to return money to depositors
Govt sets 15-day ultimatum for problematic cooperatives to r...
Selective enforcement? Govt’s cooperative crackdown draws criticism over lack of action against high-profile defaulters.
Apr 23, 2026
POLITICS
Home Minister Gurung steps down amid mounting scrutiny over financial dealings
Home Minister Gurung steps down amid mounting scrutiny over...
Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned on Wednesday amid mounting criticism over his alleged business links, share transactions and financial dealings with a controversial entrepreneur.
Apr 23, 2026
ECONOMY
From Pay Cycles to Governance Reform
From Pay Cycles to Governance Reform
A shift to fortnightly salaries, alongside broader bureaucratic reforms, could ease financial strain, improve productivity and strengthen governance in Nepal.
Apr 23, 2026
ECONOMY
Seven companies plan IPOs via book building method
Seven companies plan IPOs via book building method
The book building method determines the IPO price based on market demand from qualified institutional investors, rather than a fixed par value of Rs 100 per share.
Apr 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Child mortality, malnutrition high in Madhesh Province: Survey
Child mortality, malnutrition high in Madhesh Province: Surv...
The survey has shown that particularly in the Madhesh Province, the situation of child mortality, malnutrition, adolescent girls fertility rate, and out-of-school children is more worrying compared to the national average.
Apr 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Venomous snakes start appearing in Banke with increase in heat
Venomous snakes start appearing in Banke with increase in he...
According to the Division Forest Office, venomous species of snakes—Russell's viper, gaboon, kraits have started appearing. Senior Division Forest Officer Shankar Prasad Gupta shared that snakes used to emerge out in search of cold following the extreme heat.
Apr 22, 2026
POLITICS
Parliament agrees to tighten rules to prevent misuse of diplomatic passports
Parliament agrees to tighten rules to prevent misuse of dipl...
The meeting, held in the presence of Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal, concluded that current legal provisions will be strictly followed in the recommendation and use of diplomatic passports in the short term, while necessary amendments will be considered for the long term.
Apr 22, 2026
SPORTS
ICC Women's T20 Challenge: Nepal defeats Rwanda by 2 wickets
ICC Women's T20 Challenge: Nepal defeats Rwanda by 2 wickets
In the match played today at the Gahanga Cricket Oval in Kigali, Rwanda, Nepal achieved the victory target of 89 runs set by the hosts in 19.4 overs, losing 8 wickets.
Apr 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepal becomes first in South Asia to introduce fortnightly salary system
Nepal becomes first in South Asia to introduce fortnightly s...
The Ministry of Finance on Sunday decided to shift from a monthly salary system to a bi-monthly payment structure for civil servants. The ministry has already written to the Office of the Financial Comptroller General to implement the new system.
Apr 22, 2026