ECONOMY
Nepal’s public debt climbs to Rs 2.961 trillion, 44.87% of GDP
Nepal’s public debt climbs to Rs 2.961 trillion, 44.87% of G...
Nepal's public debt has reached Rs 2.961 trillion in the 11 months of the current fiscal year, reaching the country’s debt 44.87 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP).
Jun 18, 2026
Editorial
Fix Relief Gaps
Fix Relief Gaps
Evicted squatters housed in Kathmandu holding centres are facing acute hardship after disruptions in food and basic services, exposing gaps in government rehabilitation efforts and deepening mistrust among displaced families.
Jun 18, 2026
Business & Economy
NRB proposes stricter rules on executive vacancies and employee rights
NRB proposes stricter rules on executive vacancies and emplo...
Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) will not be allowed to keep the posts of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and senior management vacant for more than three months.
Jun 17, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt collects revenue of Rs 5.24 billion from land transactions in a month
Govt collects revenue of Rs 5.24 billion from land transacti...
The government collected revenue worth Rs 5.24 billion last month from land transactions across the country.
Jun 17, 2026
POLITICS
Russia signals interest in reviving two of Nepal’s closed state industries
Russia signals interest in reviving two of Nepal’s closed st...
Russian Ambassador to Nepal Alexey Vladimirovich Surovtsev conveyed this position during a courtesy call on Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav on Wednesday. He noted that Moscow is keen to further strengthen Nepal–Russia ties and expand cooperation in hydropower, agriculture, healthcare, an...
Jun 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Former Maoist Brigade Commander Batala surrenders before SC, to serve 10-year sentence
Former Maoist Brigade Commander Batala surrenders before SC,...
Batala was convicted of killing businessman Ramhari Shrestha and had been ordered to serve a 10-year prison term following a recent SC ruling. He appeared voluntarily at the SC on Wednesday and surrendered himself. Court officials confirmed that he was handed over to the police and subsequently...
Jun 17, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt forms a probe panel to investigate irregularities on NTV’s procurements
Govt forms a probe panel to investigate irregularities on NT...
The Ministry of Information and Communications (MoIC) has formed a four-member committee to study and investigate the equipment and technology procurement processes carried out by Nepal Television (NTV).
Jun 17, 2026
SOCIETY
CIAA files case against woman for using fake certificates to secure job
CIAA files case against woman for using fake certificates to...
According to the CIAA, Rai had been working as an assistant staff member at the Early Childhood Development Centre operated by Jana Bhawani Secondary School in Hilihang Rural Municipality–7 of Panchthar district.
Jun 17, 2026
SOCIETY
World Day to Combat Desertification focuses on rangeland restoration
World Day to Combat Desertification focuses on rangeland res...
It is said rangeland occupies over half of the Earth’s land surface, and is instrumental in ensuring food security, water cycles, biodiversity conservation and climate resilience. Importantly, nearly two billion people worldwide, including pastoralists and indigenous peoples have a vital...
Jun 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Over 1,400 arrested in Kathmandu police sweep operation last month
Over 1,400 arrested in Kathmandu police sweep operation last...
The campaign was conducted across various parts of the capital, leading to the arrest of 199 women, 1,218 men, and three others.
Jun 17, 2026