POLITICS
Washington Watch: US reports flag Nepal’s new political order and China ties
Washington Watch: US reports flag Nepal’s new political orde...
According to the report, the RSP’s clear majority victory reflects what it terms a “rejection of established political forces.” Analysts cited in the document characterize the alliance between Balen Shah and the RSP as a “marriage of convenience,” driven more by circums...
Apr 14, 2026
POLITICS
National commitment: 1.5 million jobs to be created in five years
National commitment: 1.5 million jobs to be created in five...
The government led by Prime Minister Balen Shah has unveiled an ambitious target to create 1.5 million jobs within the country over the next five years. The government made the announcement while releasing a draft of an 18-point “national commitment,” outlining a roadmap for policy...
Apr 14, 2026
POLITICS
Balen govt to continue Oli-era ‘Sagarmatha Dialogue’ initiative
Balen govt to continue Oli-era ‘Sagarmatha Dialogue’ initiat...
According to the national commitment document made public by the government, the program will be carried forward through policies and programs with the aim of establishing Nepal as a global leader on issues related to climate change and the Himalayas. Clause No. 14 of the document explicitly mention...
Apr 14, 2026
POLITICS
Balanced diplomacy, strategic neutrality at core of Balen govt foreign policy vision
Balanced diplomacy, strategic neutrality at core of Balen go...
The Balen-led government has outlined a foreign policy framework centred on “balanced and dynamic diplomacy,” positioning Nepal as a neutral and strategic “vibrant bridge” between regional and global powers, as part of its newly unveiled 22-page “National Commitment&rdq...
Apr 14, 2026
ECONOMY
Development projects in Sudurpaschim affected due to petrol price hike
Development projects in Sudurpaschim affected due to petrol...
Over 600 construction workers affiliated to the Association in Kanchanpur have demanded a construction holiday, citing shortage of materials and petro price hike.
Apr 14, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt sets 15-day deadline to enforce mandatory MRP labelling on imports
Govt sets 15-day deadline to enforce mandatory MRP labelling...
The decision was taken following discussions between the DoCSCP and the Nepal Trans-Himalayan Border Commerce Association, making it compulsory for all imported products to clearly display MRP. Sellers will also be required to provide bills or receipts to consumers for each transaction.
Apr 14, 2026
SOCIETY
Minor arrested while selling cannabis in Birgunj
Minor arrested while selling cannabis in Birgunj
A team deployed from the District Police Office, Parsa, arrested a 16-year-old boy from Nagwa Fulbari Tole in Birgunj Metropolitan City-16 while he was allegedly packaging and selling cannabis in small packets.
Apr 14, 2026
POLITICS
Govt to probe post-1990 assets, appoint judges through competitive process under anti-corr...
Govt to probe post-1990 assets, appoint judges through compe...
The government had earlier pledged to establish an asset investigation commission under the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers within 15 days. However, the body is yet to be formed.
Apr 14, 2026
POLITICS
Speaker directs timely completion of parliament building
Speaker directs timely completion of parliament building
Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has instructed concerned authorities to complete the under-construction Parliament building within the allocated deadline, stressing the need for quality and timely execution.
Apr 14, 2026
POLITICS
Balen govt targets diaspora capital with ‘brain gain’ push, bonds and fast-track projects
Balen govt targets diaspora capital with ‘brain gain’ push,...
The policy proposes constitutional and legal reforms to ensure continuity of citizenship, ancestral property rights and voting rights for NRNs, reinforcing the principle of “Once a Nepali, always a Nepali.” This policy measure is expected to strengthen long-term ties with the global Nepa...
Apr 14, 2026