SPORTS
Nepal level series with dominant win over UAE
Nepal level series with dominant win over UAE
After losing the opening game on Monday, Nepal delivered a composed all-round performance on Tuesday at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Stadium, with both bat and ball clicking at the right time. Opener Kushal Bhurtel led the chase with a fluent unbeaten 84, while leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhan...
Apr 22, 2026
SOCIETY
FNJ launches protest against government’s advertising policy
FNJ launches protest against government’s advertising policy
According to the federation, it had submitted a memorandum to the government through the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology on April 5, 2026, but moved to phased protests after receiving no response. In a statement, the FNJ said the decision would systematically weaken private med...
Apr 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Cloud cover in hills, heatwave risk in the Tarai
Cloud cover in hills, heatwave risk in the Tarai
Cloud cover has developed over the hilly regions of Koshi Province and parts of the high mountains, while most other areas are seeing largely clear skies. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, light rainfall is occurring at one or two locations in Koshi Province.
Apr 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Audio alleges extortion in DIG’s name, SP Kunwar hospitalized
Audio alleges extortion in DIG’s name, SP Kunwar hospitalize...
The controversy centers on Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Govinda Thapaliya, chief of the provincial police, whose name is reportedly invoked in the audio. The recording has intensified internal rifts and strained relations between the Provincial Police Office and the District Police Office in Dhanu...
Apr 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt proposes fare caps for ride-hailing services at Rs 25/km for two-wheelers, Rs 55/km f...
Govt proposes fare caps for ride-hailing services at Rs 25/k...
The government has initiated the process to regulate the country’s unmonitored ride-hailing industry, proposing fare ceilings for both two-wheelers and four-wheelers.
Apr 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Himalayan Reinsurance reshuffles board amid intensified scam investigation involving Bhatt...
Himalayan Reinsurance reshuffles board amid intensified scam...
Four board members of Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (HRL) have resigned amid widening investigations into a financial scam linked to the company’s promoter, businessman Deepak Bhatta.
Apr 22, 2026
Editorial
A Growing Gap
A Growing Gap
Nepal’s widening trade deficit reflects a deep structural imbalance driven by import dependence, weak industrial growth, and missed opportunities in production-led economic transformation.
Apr 22, 2026
OPINION
Counting Carbon, Missing the Forest: A Caution for Nepal
Counting Carbon, Missing the Forest: A Caution for Nepal
Carbon markets risk oversimplifying Nepal’s rich, community-driven forest conservation into carbon numbers, potentially rewarding the wrong priorities while overlooking biodiversity, long-term stewardship, and local stewardship.
Apr 22, 2026
SOCIETY
22 prisoners in police custody to contain renewed unrest in Siraha prison
22 prisoners in police custody to contain renewed unrest in...
Police have taken 22 inmates into custody following renewed unrest inside Siraha Prison. The action was carried out this morning after the group allegedly tried to take control of the prison’s internal administration.
Apr 21, 2026
SOCIETY
Youth knifed to death in Kanchanpur
Youth knifed to death in Kanchanpur
The deceased has been identified as 18-year-old Ujjwal Sayar of Punarbas-5. He was attacked with a knife on his chest following a dispute among youths who had been at Bhanubasti to attend a wedding ceremony.
Apr 21, 2026