POLITICS
HoR meeting convening today
HoR meeting convening today
The meeting has an agenda to table the National Forensic Science Laboratory (Establishment and Operation) Bill, 2081 BS, the Tourism Bill, 2081 BS, and the Film Bill, 2081 BS.
Apr 07, 2026
ECONOMY
Debt or development? Nepal's $185 million loan decision sparks political backlash
Debt or development? Nepal's $185 million loan decision spar...
The government has faced backlash from various quarters, particularly as Nepal’s public debt continues to rise amid growing dependence on domestic and foreign borrowing—even to meet its smallest financial obligations.
Apr 07, 2026
OPINION
Administrative Reform: Nepal’s Key to Political Stability
Administrative Reform: Nepal’s Key to Political Stability
Nepal’s political stability can only translate into effective governance through comprehensive administrative reforms that prioritize merit-based recruitment, transparent transfers, and efficient institutional management.
Apr 07, 2026
WORLD
EU chief says targeting civilian infrastructure 'illegal'
EU chief says targeting civilian infrastructure 'illegal'
The warning came after US President Donald Trump threatened to devastate civilian infrastructure in Iran if it did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 07, 2026
OPINION
CBDC and Crypto: Nepal’s Path from Prohibition to Regulation
CBDC and Crypto: Nepal’s Path from Prohibition to Regulation
Nepal can move from banning cryptocurrencies to regulating them through a CBDC-based framework, as envisioned in Point 39 of the RSP’s 100-point agenda, enabling innovation, enhancing financial inclusion, and ensuring transparency while maintaining strong institutional oversight and financial...
Apr 07, 2026
WORLD
Israel rescuers say four bodies recovered from Iran strike site
Israel rescuers say four bodies recovered from Iran strike s...
"All four missing persons have been located... All were found without signs of life, and MDA paramedics declared them deceased," Israel's emergency service, Magen David Adom, said in a statement.
Apr 07, 2026
Editorial
The National Pride Dilemma
The National Pride Dilemma
Despite being declared “national pride projects,” Nepal’s major development initiatives have seen minimal progress, ballooning costs, and weak accountability over 11 years, reflecting the government’s lack of serious commitment to implementation.
Apr 07, 2026
ECONOMY
Fuel perks for civil servants slashed amid fiscal strain
Fuel perks for civil servants slashed amid fiscal strain
The Ministry of Finance has decided to cut fuel facilities provided to government employees and officials as part of austerity measures aimed at easing mounting fiscal pressure.
Apr 06, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE revises trading calendar, allowing secondary market to operate fully on Fridays
NEPSE revises trading calendar, allowing secondary market to...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has decided to open securities trading in the secondary market on Friday instead of Sunday, in line with the government’s decision to revise working days of public service offices.
Apr 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt collects data on 88,000 Nepalis in Middle East amid ongoing conflict
Govt collects data on 88,000 Nepalis in Middle East amid ong...
Speaking to journalists at the Parliament building on Monday, Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is collecting information on Nepalis currently residing in the conflict-affected region and assessing the possible economic impact on Nepal.
Apr 06, 2026