ECONOMY
Govt allows duty-free shops to resume after two decades
Govt allows duty-free shops to resume after two decades
The regulation marks a significant policy shift, as duty-free shops had been absent from Nepal’s only international airport since 2008.
May 07, 2026
OPINION
Rebuilding Trust in Nepal’s Transitional Justice Process
Rebuilding Trust in Nepal’s Transitional Justice Process
Nepal’s transitional justice process faces a pivotal moment where restoring credibility, centering victims, and ensuring institutional continuity are essential to rebuilding public trust and delivering long-delayed truth and accountability.
May 07, 2026
WORLD
G7 decries 'economic coercion' in swipe at China
G7 decries 'economic coercion' in swipe at China
While never mentioning China by name, the ministers clearly took aim at Beijing and its stringent export controls on rare earths in their statement, after two days of meetings in France.
May 07, 2026
WORLD
Trump threatens new Iran strikes, piling on pressure for peace deal
Trump threatens new Iran strikes, piling on pressure for pea...
Positive signs that the foes could return to negotiations after weeks of deadlock grew after Trump halted his so-called "Project Freedom" in the strait, with key mediator Pakistan expressing optimism for talks leading to an agreement.
May 07, 2026
Editorial
Remittance Economy at a Cost
Remittance Economy at a Cost
Nepal’s heavy reliance on foreign employment is boosting remittances but exposing a deep domestic job crisis marked by unemployment, skill shortages, and long-term development risks.
May 07, 2026
ECONOMY
Six industries in Simara SEZ kick off production
Six industries in Simara SEZ kick off production
Six industries under various blocks covering 343 bighas of land (one bigha is equal to 72,900 sq. ft) out of 833 bigha, have already started production, said Chief of SEZ Authority, Pappu Giri. Likewise, over a dozen industries are being established.
May 06, 2026
WORLD
Israeli strikes kill 3 in southern Lebanon
Israeli strikes kill 3 in southern Lebanon
At dawn, an Israeli drone struck paramedics from the Islamic Health Organization in Deir Kifa, injuring three medics who were taken to local hospitals. In a separate strike, one person was killed in the town of Aadchit in the Nabatieh district. Overnight raids also caused heavy damage to Borj Qalaou...
May 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Police arrest 15 people with controlled drugs and narcotics from multiple districts
Police arrest 15 people with controlled drugs and narcotics...
Authorities said the suspects were found in possession of a range of controlled pharmaceutical drugs that can only be sold with a doctor’s prescription, including Norphin, Phenergan, Spaspen, Tramadol, IPPL, and Diazepam. Police also recovered illegal substances such as brown heroin and cannab...
May 06, 2026
Market
UNICEF Nepal launches “Imagining Nepal as a Country of 100 People,” exposing child gaps
UNICEF Nepal launches “Imagining Nepal as a Country of 100 P...
Instead of presenting traditional statistics, the report reimagines Nepal’s population as just 100 people, helping translate complex data into more relatable insights. UNICEF says this approach makes disparities in health, education, and living standards more visible and easier to understand.
May 06, 2026
POLITICS
Govt revokes registration of 12 trade unions
Govt revokes registration of 12 trade unions
According to the DoLOS, the registrations were cancelled based on provisions introduced through Ordinance No. 07 of 2083 relating to amendments to several Nepal laws. The cancellation decision was made by the registrar on May 6.
May 06, 2026