Editorial
Bold reforms, Limited Results
Bold reforms, Limited Results
The Balen government has launched ambitious governance reforms during its first 100 days, but meaningful economic improvements and tangible public outcomes remain the true test of its mandate.
Jun 29, 2026
POLITICS
Top left leaders renew unity push after election setback
Top left leaders renew unity push after election setback
Nepal's major left leaders on Sunday renewed calls for communist unity and internal reform, saying the country's evolving political landscape requires greater cooperation among leftist forces following their electoral setback in the March 5 general election.
Jun 28, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt dilly-dallying on fuel price cuts despite decline in global fuel prices
Govt dilly-dallying on fuel price cuts despite decline in gl...
The government appears reluctant to reduce prices of petroleum products in Nepali market despite the fuel prices hitting three-month low prices in the international market.
Jun 28, 2026
ECONOMY
Average base rate of commercial banks falls below five percent
Average base rate of commercial banks falls below five perce...
The average base interest rate of commercial banks falls below five percent, probably the first time in the country’s banking system, amid the banks failing to issue loans compared to soaring deposit collection.
Jun 28, 2026
SOCIETY
57 vehicles fined for using illegal black window films
57 vehicles fined for using illegal black window films
According to the office, the drivers were fined for violating traffic regulations that prohibit the use of black window films without approval. Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Chief and Senior Superintendent of Police Suresh Prasad Kafle said monitoring has been intensified against vehicles using th...
Jun 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Link education to innovation, digital technology: Vice President Yadav
Link education to innovation, digital technology: Vice Presi...
In his address to a programme organized in Kathmandu on the silver jubilee of the Madan Bhandari Memorial College, Vice President Yadav reminded that artificial intelligence and modern technology should be launched in education from school to university.
Jun 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Three arrested for allegedly defrauding job seekers with foreign employment promises
Three arrested for allegedly defrauding job seekers with for...
Police said Syangtan allegedly collected Rs 430,000 from four victims after promising to send them to the Maldives. Basnet is accused of taking Rs 390,000 from a victim with the promise of employment in Malaysia, while Thakuri allegedly received Rs 100,000 from another victim by claiming he could ar...
Jun 28, 2026
POLITICS
Oli claims 'Gen-Z movement' aimed at weakening left forces
Oli claims 'Gen-Z movement' aimed at weakening left forces
Addressing a programme organized by the Madan Bhandari Foundation in Kathmandu on Sunday, Oli alleged that the political developments of Bhadra 23 and 24 were orchestrated to undermine leftist forces and democracy.
Jun 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Crows identified as major source of bird flu spread in Kathmandu Valley
Crows identified as major source of bird flu spread in Kathm...
Director General Dr Umesh Dahal said the virus has spread widely after being detected in crows, which can carry the infection from one location to another. While outbreaks in poultry can be contained, controlling the disease in wild crows is not feasible, he said, adding that crows have transmitted...
Jun 28, 2026
WORLD
Iran Guards say strikes against Kuwait, Bahrain in retaliation for US attack
Iran Guards say strikes against Kuwait, Bahrain in retaliati...
The Guards "destroyed eight important US military facilities at the Ali al-Salem base in Kuwait and at the Fifth Fleet naval base in Port Salman in Bahrain," they said in a statement.
Jun 28, 2026