OPINION
Why Electoral Reform Alone Won’t Fix Nepal
Why Electoral Reform Alone Won’t Fix Nepal
Nepal’s governance crisis stems not from its electoral system but from a profit-driven political structure, and meaningful reform requires eliminating the incentives for corruption rather than merely changing how votes are cast.
Mar 30, 2026
POLITICS
UML Lumbini Provincial Assembly Member Rekha Sharma arrested
UML Lumbini Provincial Assembly Member Rekha Sharma arrested
A team from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office apprehended her from Dhumbarahi on Monday morning.
Mar 30, 2026
WORLD
8 million Americans hit the street in a massive protests against Trump across US
8 million Americans hit the street in a massive protests aga...
Organizers said "at least 8 million people gathered today at more than 3,300 events across all 50 states," from big cities and small towns. US authorities provided no national crowd estimate.
Mar 30, 2026
Editorial
Rewriting Accountability: Nepal’s Governance Reset
Rewriting Accountability: Nepal’s Governance Reset
The ambitious 100-point action plan of Balen Shah-led government seeks to restore public trust through sweeping governance reforms, historic asset scrutiny of political elites and a results-driven push for accountability, justice, and improved service delivery.
Mar 30, 2026
POLITICS
Govt requests closure of bridge course facilities
Govt requests closure of bridge course facilities
The government has requested the offices concerned to close down various facilities run in the name of 'bridge course'. Such courses create negative impact on students' psychology and equitable access to education.
Mar 29, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt orders immediate shutdown of online betting apps and websites
Govt orders immediate shutdown of online betting apps and we...
NTA Spokesperson Min Prasad Aryal said, “Upon receiving the ministry’s directive yesterday (Saturday) afternoon, we instructed all internet and mobile service providers to close the identified platforms without delay and report back to the authority.”
Mar 29, 2026
ECONOMY
2,000 plus LP gas bullets imported in last 45 days from Birgunj customs point
2,000 plus LP gas bullets imported in last 45 days from Birg...
Amid a shortage of cooking gas in the market in the wake of the evolving situation in West Asia, a total of 2,136 LP gas bullets were imported to Nepal via the Birgunj customs point in the past one and a half months.
Mar 29, 2026
POLITICS
Govt to form High-powered Property Investigation Committee within 15 days
Govt to form High-powered Property Investigation Committee w...
The government has stated in its public governance reform agenda announced today that the committee will include experts in law, finance, revenue, and investigation, as well as representatives from relevant bodies.
Mar 29, 2026
SOCIETY
Six dead in separate incidents over two days
Six dead in separate incidents over two days
Six persons have died in separate incidents that occurred at different places of the country on Saturday and Sunday.
Mar 29, 2026
POLITICS
Govt to begin refunding small cooperative depositors within 100 days
Govt to begin refunding small cooperative depositors within...
The commitment comes amid growing concerns over large sums of money being stuck in troubled cooperatives, particularly affecting small and micro-level depositors. The issue has had wider implications on the country’s financial circulation and public trust in the cooperative sector.
Mar 29, 2026