WORLD
Why does Iran unrest trigger oil price swings?
Why does Iran unrest trigger oil price swings?
Political instability in Iran, a major oil producer, together with US President Donald Trump's recent threats against the country have reignited fears of disruptions to crude supplies, sparking price volatility on global markets.
Jan 16, 2026
Editorial
Menace of Illegal Money Networks
Menace of Illegal Money Networks
The hundi network, has flourished because it allows money to be moved quickly and anonymously, relying on personal trust rather than formal documentation. Migrant workers, traders, and even ordinary citizens sometimes use hundi to bypass taxes, transfer money rapidly, or avoid banking regulations.
Jan 16, 2026
ECONOMY
Paddy production declines in Rautahat
Paddy production declines in Rautahat
The incessant rainfall occurred during the harvesting season in the first week of the last October resulted in reduced paddy production.
Jan 15, 2026
WORLD
Russia says concerned by NATO deployments in Greenland
Russia says concerned by NATO deployments in Greenland
France, Sweden, Germany and Norway announced Wednesday that they would deploy military personnel to the island's capital Nuuk as part of a reconnaissance mission.
Jan 15, 2026
SOCIETY
Five arrested on fraud charges
Five arrested on fraud charges
Police have arrested five people on charges of defrauding Rs 2 million 870 thousand by promising to send individuals to various countries for foreign employment.
Jan 15, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal Telecom announces 30 pc cash dividend for shareholders
Nepal Telecom announces 30 pc cash dividend for shareholders
The company’s Board Chairperson and Secretary of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Radhika Aryal, said that in the coming days, with the operation of the MEGA project and the need for additional capital, bonus shares may also be issued to shareholders.
Jan 15, 2026
SOCIETY
Three killed in tiger attacks in Surkhet and Salyan in a week
Three killed in tiger attacks in Surkhet and Salyan in a wee...
The victims have been identified as Ganga Saru (57) of Bheriganga Municipality-5, Surkhet; Dhanasari Rawat of Kalimati Rural Municipality-7, Salyan; and Chandra Bahadur Khaptadi (65) of Kalimati Rural Municipality-8.
Jan 15, 2026
POLITICS
Nepal must have a government of its own people, not a foreign puppet
Nepal must have a government of its own people, not a foreig...
CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli said Nepal needs a people-led government, not a “foreign puppet,” accusing the current government of undermining sovereignty, the economy and the rule of law.
Jan 15, 2026
ECONOMY
Revenue collection hits Rs 171.63 billion in a month, Rs 581 billion in six months
Revenue collection hits Rs 171.63 billion in a month, Rs 581...
Of this amount, Rs 171.63 billion was collected in the month of Poush (mid-December to mid-January) alone, achieving 89.96 percent of the monthly target of Rs 190.77 billion.
Jan 15, 2026
WORLD
Grok blocked from undressing images in places where it's illegal, X says
Grok blocked from undressing images in places where it's ill...
The announcement late Wednesday followed a global backlash over sexualized images of women and children, including bans and warnings by some governments.
Jan 15, 2026