ECONOMY
Govt proposes fare caps for ride-hailing services at Rs 25/km for two-wheelers, Rs 55/km f...
Govt proposes fare caps for ride-hailing services at Rs 25/k...
The government has initiated the process to regulate the country’s unmonitored ride-hailing industry, proposing fare ceilings for both two-wheelers and four-wheelers.
Apr 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Himalayan Reinsurance reshuffles board amid intensified scam investigation involving Bhatt...
Himalayan Reinsurance reshuffles board amid intensified scam...
Four board members of Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (HRL) have resigned amid widening investigations into a financial scam linked to the company’s promoter, businessman Deepak Bhatta.
Apr 22, 2026
Editorial
A Growing Gap
A Growing Gap
Nepal’s widening trade deficit reflects a deep structural imbalance driven by import dependence, weak industrial growth, and missed opportunities in production-led economic transformation.
Apr 22, 2026
OPINION
Counting Carbon, Missing the Forest: A Caution for Nepal
Counting Carbon, Missing the Forest: A Caution for Nepal
Carbon markets risk oversimplifying Nepal’s rich, community-driven forest conservation into carbon numbers, potentially rewarding the wrong priorities while overlooking biodiversity, long-term stewardship, and local stewardship.
Apr 22, 2026
SOCIETY
22 prisoners in police custody to contain renewed unrest in Siraha prison
22 prisoners in police custody to contain renewed unrest in...
Police have taken 22 inmates into custody following renewed unrest inside Siraha Prison. The action was carried out this morning after the group allegedly tried to take control of the prison’s internal administration.
Apr 21, 2026
SOCIETY
Youth knifed to death in Kanchanpur
Youth knifed to death in Kanchanpur
The deceased has been identified as 18-year-old Ujjwal Sayar of Punarbas-5. He was attacked with a knife on his chest following a dispute among youths who had been at Bhanubasti to attend a wedding ceremony.
Apr 21, 2026
SOCIETY
Langtang National Park marks wildlife week
Langtang National Park marks wildlife week
The programmes aimed at keeping humans safe and wildlife conserved. Public awareness rally, lecture, discussion and jungle safari were held as part of the weeklong observation.
Apr 21, 2026
WORLD
US, Iran warn ready for war as talks in limbo
US, Iran warn ready for war as talks in limbo
The United States and Iran each warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked down Tuesday on a ceasefire, with uncertainty on talks that President Donald Trump had announced would resume in Pakistan. The White House said Vice President JD Vance was ready to fly back to the Pakistani capit...
Apr 21, 2026
SOCIETY
DoTM urges applicants to collect licenses from respective offices
DoTM urges applicants to collect licenses from respective of...
Issuing a notice, the DoTM said that licenses which had been pending for a long time due to printing delays are now being printed and dispatched to the concerned transport offices.
Apr 21, 2026
POLITICS
NC to launch Leadership Academy, linking training with future political roles
NC to launch Leadership Academy, linking training with futur...
Nepali Congress (NC) is preparing to establish a “Leadership Academy” aimed at institutionalising political training within the party and reshaping how future leaders are selected and prepared for public office.
Apr 21, 2026