ECONOMY
Finance Ministry explores strategies to mitigate impacts of West Asia tensions
Finance Ministry explores strategies to mitigate impacts of...
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has started to study the possible impact of the Middle East crisis citing recommendations to recommend the government on alternative strategies to minimize the possible adverse impacts.
Mar 25, 2026
ECONOMY
NIA grills seven insurers over violating laws and financial irregularities
NIA grills seven insurers over violating laws and financial...
According to the NIA, it has taken action against Asian Life Insurance, Himalayan Life, The Oriental Insurance, Himalayan Re-Insurance, Alliant Re-insurance Brokers Pvt Ltd, Neco Insurance and Nepal Life Insurance for not complying with various provisions of the Insurance Act.
Mar 25, 2026
WORLD
Lufthansa, Cathay extend Mideast flight suspensions due to war
Lufthansa, Cathay extend Mideast flight suspensions due to w...
Lufthansa -- which operates Eurowings, Austrian, Swiss and Brussels Airlines and has acquired a stake in Italy's ITA -- said all regional services were cancelled until the end of April due to the "volatile situation".
Mar 25, 2026
OPINION
Dance of Democracy
Dance of Democracy
This is the third time in the history of Nepal that Rastriya Swatantra Party has secured a landslide victory, winning 182 seats out of 275 in a mixed and complex electoral system.
Mar 25, 2026
WORLD
Australia, EU agree sweeping new trade pact eight years in the works
Australia, EU agree sweeping new trade pact eight years in t...
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Australia comes as the 27-nation bloc and the import-reliant nation navigate renewed energy vulnerability sparked by the war in the Middle East.
Mar 25, 2026
Editorial
A step toward safer tourism
A step toward safer tourism
Nepal should present itself as a safe and responsible trekking destination. When safety systems are strong, visitors feel confident. When visitors feel confident, arrivals rise.
Mar 25, 2026
POLITICS
New govt to recommend summoning of Parliament session
New govt to recommend summoning of Parliament session
With the RSP securing a majority in the House of Representatives, preparations are underway to form a new government led by Balendra (Balen) Shah, who is scheduled to take the oath of office as Prime Minister on March 27. Other cabinet members are also expected to be sworn in the same day.
Mar 24, 2026
POLITICS
RSP opposes Home Minister Aryal’s recommendation for National Assembly member
RSP opposes Home Minister Aryal’s recommendation for Nationa...
Sheetal Niwas awaits new govt’s decision
Mar 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Over 2,900 people acquire citizenship in mother's name
Over 2,900 people acquire citizenship in mother's name
The Ministry of Home Affairs stated that 2,948 citizens obtained citizenship according to the new provisions so far after the regulations were issued. The Nepal Citizenship Regulations, which were amended for the fourth time, had been published in the Nepal Gazette.
Mar 24, 2026
ECONOMY
3,500 projects proposed for equalization and special grants
3,500 projects proposed for equalization and special grants
According to the National Planning Commission (NPC), local levels have proposed 3,358 projects and programmes and the provinces 140 projects and programmes for this purpose.
Mar 24, 2026