Editorial
Remittance Economy at a Cost
Remittance Economy at a Cost
Nepal’s heavy reliance on foreign employment is boosting remittances but exposing a deep domestic job crisis marked by unemployment, skill shortages, and long-term development risks.
May 07, 2026
ECONOMY
Six industries in Simara SEZ kick off production
Six industries in Simara SEZ kick off production
Six industries under various blocks covering 343 bighas of land (one bigha is equal to 72,900 sq. ft) out of 833 bigha, have already started production, said Chief of SEZ Authority, Pappu Giri. Likewise, over a dozen industries are being established.
May 06, 2026
WORLD
Israeli strikes kill 3 in southern Lebanon
Israeli strikes kill 3 in southern Lebanon
At dawn, an Israeli drone struck paramedics from the Islamic Health Organization in Deir Kifa, injuring three medics who were taken to local hospitals. In a separate strike, one person was killed in the town of Aadchit in the Nabatieh district. Overnight raids also caused heavy damage to Borj Qalaou...
May 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Police arrest 15 people with controlled drugs and narcotics from multiple districts
Police arrest 15 people with controlled drugs and narcotics...
Authorities said the suspects were found in possession of a range of controlled pharmaceutical drugs that can only be sold with a doctor’s prescription, including Norphin, Phenergan, Spaspen, Tramadol, IPPL, and Diazepam. Police also recovered illegal substances such as brown heroin and cannab...
May 06, 2026
Market
UNICEF Nepal launches “Imagining Nepal as a Country of 100 People,” exposing child gaps
UNICEF Nepal launches “Imagining Nepal as a Country of 100 P...
Instead of presenting traditional statistics, the report reimagines Nepal’s population as just 100 people, helping translate complex data into more relatable insights. UNICEF says this approach makes disparities in health, education, and living standards more visible and easier to understand.
May 06, 2026
POLITICS
Govt revokes registration of 12 trade unions
Govt revokes registration of 12 trade unions
According to the DoLOS, the registrations were cancelled based on provisions introduced through Ordinance No. 07 of 2083 relating to amendments to several Nepal laws. The cancellation decision was made by the registrar on May 6.
May 06, 2026
POLITICS
Norwegian ambassador pays courtesy call on VP Yadav
Norwegian ambassador pays courtesy call on VP Yadav
On the occasion, Vice-President Yadav mentioned that Nepal and Norway have been enjoying friendly and cordial relations since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1973. "Democracy, human rights and social justice are shared values of our two countries. Nepal has given high priority to its re...
May 06, 2026
Market
US Embassy Nepal hosting smartphone filmmaking workshop under American Film Showcase
US Embassy Nepal hosting smartphone filmmaking workshop unde...
The program is being led by award-winning filmmaker and advertising professional Izzy Chan. Participants include aspiring filmmakers, documentary storytellers, content creators, branded content producers, and marketing professionals.
May 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Judicial remand of businessmen Bhatta and Agrawal extended by 12 more days
Judicial remand of businessmen Bhatta and Agrawal extended b...
The Special Court has granted the extension of judicial custody of businessmen Deepak Bhatta and Sulabh Agrawal by 12 more days.
May 06, 2026
SPORTS
National cricketer Aarif Sheikh promoted to Assistant Head Constable in Nepal Police
National cricketer Aarif Sheikh promoted to Assistant Head C...
Sheikh, who was previously serving as a constable in the general police group, was elevated to the new post on Wednesday in recognition of his sporting performance and contribution.
May 06, 2026