DIASPORA
Monalisha Khamboo named ambassador for 'The Gift of Chess' in Nepal
Monalisha Khamboo named ambassador for 'The Gift of Chess' i...
The New York-headquartered organization announced Khamboo's appointment on Wednesday through its X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram accounts.
Apr 09, 2026
OPINION
A Decade Later: What Nepal Got Right—and What Still Ails It
A Decade Later: What Nepal Got Right—and What Still Ails It
Nepal has undergone a quiet but significant civic awakening driven by youth and public consciousness, yet entrenched power structures and institutional inertia continue to threaten lasting democratic transformation.
Apr 09, 2026
WORLD
US, Iran ceasefire sees Israel's war goals left hanging
US, Iran ceasefire sees Israel's war goals left hanging
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had set the elimination or at least severe degradation of Iran's nuclear programme as a central goal in the conflict, having described it for years as an "existential threat" to Israel.
Apr 09, 2026
OPINION
Drowning in Cash, Starved of Credit: Nepal’s Policy Paradox
Drowning in Cash, Starved of Credit: Nepal’s Policy Paradox
Nepal’s bond market is not a market. Eighty-one percent of government securities sit on bank balance sheets for SLR compliance.
Apr 09, 2026
POLITICS
PM Shah reaffirms commitment to balanced foreign policy, stronger ties with partners
PM Shah reaffirms commitment to balanced foreign policy, str...
Highlighting global challenges, Prime Minister Shah stressed that ongoing conflicts disproportionately affect ordinary citizens and said peace must remain a shared priority. He expressed confidence in collective international efforts to promote peace and stability.
Apr 09, 2026
POLITICS
State ad monopoly risks silencing Nepal’s private media
State ad monopoly risks silencing Nepal’s private media
The government’s move to centralise public advertising in state-owned media risks weakening private outlets, undermining media pluralism, and concentrating influence over public discourse in Nepal.
Apr 09, 2026
Editorial
Fix the System, Not the People
Fix the System, Not the People
Efforts to eliminate middlemen in public services must focus on systemic reform and efficiency without undermining the livelihoods of thousands who facilitate access for ordinary citizens.
Apr 09, 2026
POLITICS
Ministry pushes for energy self-reliance, Minister Shrestha prepares a ‘checklist’ for imm...
Ministry pushes for energy self-reliance, Minister Shrestha...
In discussions with the leadership of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), the Water and Energy Commission Secretariat, and the Alternative Energy Promotion Center, the minister emphasized fast-tracking plans and programs that are feasible within the fiscal year.
Apr 08, 2026
SOCIETY
Police complaints are now handled via phone and SMS, no visit needed
Police complaints are now handled via phone and SMS, no visi...
The Nepal Police has introduced a new system allowing service seekers to receive updates about their cases from home. Under the new arrangement, individuals will be informed about the progress of their registered complaints or petitions via phone calls or SMS to the contact number they provide.
Apr 08, 2026
POLITICS
Foreign Ministry briefs ministers on diplomatic code of conduct and foreign affairs
Foreign Ministry briefs ministers on diplomatic code of cond...
The presentation was delivered by Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai during a programme held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers on Wednesday, according to the Prime Minister’s Press Adviser Dipa Dahal.
Apr 08, 2026