ECONOMY
Second Economic Survey begins today
Second Economic Survey begins today
The economic survey beginning today will be completed by the third week of June, and almost 5,000 personnel have been mobilized for the enumeration.
Apr 15, 2026
POLITICS
NC's 'root campaign' on active membership update begins
NC's 'root campaign' on active membership update begins
NC President Gagan Kumar Thapa opened the campaign by updating his membership in Kathmandu Metropolitan City-30.
Apr 15, 2026
SOCIETY
Partly cloudy weather predicted today
Partly cloudy weather predicted today
The MFD stated that light rain coupled with snowfall is happening in the Himalayan region of the Koshi Province and in one or two places in the Himalayan regions of Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali provinces.
Apr 15, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt pledges $100 billion GDP, $3,000 per capita income in 5 years
Govt pledges $100 billion GDP, $3,000 per capita income in 5...
Unveiling a draft of the ‘National Commitment,’ the government has laid out ambitious economic transformation plans. The document incorporates pledges from six major political parties made ahead of the March 5 elections, stating that these visions will guide the upcoming budget, policies...
Apr 15, 2026
WORLD
IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast on Mideast war
IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast on Mideast war
The global economy is set to grow by 3.1 percent this year, said the International Monetary Fund in its World Economic Outlook report, released during its spring meetings in Washington.
Apr 15, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt capital spending lags at 23.58 percent in nine months, down from last FY
Govt capital spending lags at 23.58 percent in nine months,...
According to records from the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO), the government spent Rs 96.19 billion on capital projects between mid-July 2025 and April 13, 2026—the final day of Nepali Year 2082. This is against an annual allocation of Rs 407.88 billion for development projects.
Apr 15, 2026
OPINION
To Minister Pokharel: Good Intent, But Reform Needs Depth
To Minister Pokharel: Good Intent, But Reform Needs Depth
A well-intentioned ban on bridge courses and entrance prep risks backfiring by targeting symptoms rather than the deeper structural flaws of Nepal’s education system.
Apr 15, 2026
POLITICS
National commitment: Target to reach global market via India’s waterways and China’s seapo...
National commitment: Target to reach global market via India...
The government has invited political parties and stakeholders to provide feedback and suggestions on the draft by April 23. According to the document, the commitment will be integrated into the annual policies, programs, budget and reform agenda of the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27 and beyond, a...
Apr 15, 2026
WORLD
Ships exit Gulf from Iran despite US blockade: tracker
Ships exit Gulf from Iran despite US blockade: tracker
They were among at least four Iran-linked vessels that used the route after Washington's blockade came into effect at 1400 GMT on Monday, according to maritime data provider Kpler.
Apr 15, 2026
Editorial
From Promise to Pause
From Promise to Pause
Missed anti-corruption deadlines and opaque asset disclosures are eroding public trust in governance and exposing deep structural limits to accountability in Nepal.
Apr 15, 2026