OPINION
Echoes of the Crown: Why 'Bring Back the King' Resonates in Nepal's Republic
Echoes of the Crown: Why 'Bring Back the King' Resonates in...
Those who once vehemently opposed the king, decrying the monarchy as “autocratic” and “tyrannical,” have, in their ascent to power, proven to be disconcertingly similar.
May 28, 2025
Editorial
Avoid Confrontation
Avoid Confrontation
Concerns have been raised in political and civic arenas over Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's confrontational instruction, asking his party members to “take control of Kathmandu streets” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 29, which coincides with Republic Day.
May 28, 2025
WORLD
EU approves 150-billion-euro loan scheme to rearm
EU approves 150-billion-euro loan scheme to rearm
EU countries on Tuesday formally approved a new 150-billion-euro loan programme to help rearm in the face of Russia and worries over US reliability, according to the Polish presidency of the bloc.
May 28, 2025
WORLD
US stops scheduling visa interviews for foreign students while it expands social media vet...
US stops scheduling visa interviews for foreign students whi...
The State Department has halted the scheduling of new visa interviews for foreign students hoping to study in the U.S. while it prepares to expand the screening of their activity on social media, officials said.
May 28, 2025
WORLD
EU chief slams Israel's 'abhorrent' strikes on Gaza civilian sites
EU chief slams Israel's 'abhorrent' strikes on Gaza civilian...
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen denounced as "abhorrent" Israel's deadly wave of strikes on civilian facilities in Gaza including a school, during a call with Jordan's King Abdullah II on Tuesday.
May 28, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt looks for more tax bases to increase revenue sources
Govt looks for more tax bases to increase revenue sources
The government is almost at the final stage of drafting the annual budget for the fiscal year 2025/26 amid a number of ongoing economic challenges that include increasing sources of government revenue while introducing programs to boost confidence of the private sector and the general public towards...
May 28, 2025
Health
Health Ministry begins preparations to prevent monsoon epidemics
Health Ministry begins preparations to prevent monsoon epide...
The Ministry of Health and Population has begun early preparations to prevent and respond to disease outbreaks expected during the upcoming monsoon season.
May 27, 2025
SOCIETY
Transport entrepreneurs announce indefinite nationwide strike from June 2
Transport entrepreneurs announce indefinite nationwide strik...
The Struggle Committee has put forward a list of seven demands. It warned that if these are not addressed, transport entrepreneurs will stage a protest by displaying black flags on vehicles across all six provinces on June 1, followed by an indefinite halt to services beginning June 2, with vehicles...
May 27, 2025
SOCIETY
Authorities drop charges against Annie Kunwar, release follows lack of evidence
Authorities drop charges against Annie Kunwar, release follo...
The Kathmandu District Police Range had submitted a report recommending charges against her. However, the District Government Attorney's Office concluded that there was insufficient evidence to support her involvement and declined to file a case.
May 27, 2025
POLITICS
Pro-monarchy leaders say their protest will be a ‘peaceful satyagraha’
Pro-monarchy leaders say their protest will be a ‘peaceful s...
Leaders advocating for the restoration of monarchy and the declaration of Nepal as a Hindu state, while demanding the abolition of federalism, have announced that the “people’s movement” they plan to launch from May 29 will be a ‘peaceful satyagraha’.
May 27, 2025