WORLD
UN condemns 'weaponisation of food' in Gaza
UN condemns 'weaponisation of food' in Gaza
The head of the UN agency supporting Palestinian refugees also called a new US- and Israel-backed food-distribution system in the Gaza Strip an "abomination".
Jun 25, 2025
OPINION
The Courage to Change: Nepal’s Next Chapter
The Courage to Change: Nepal’s Next Chapter
Cultivating Vision and Trust with Insights from India and Rwanda
Jun 25, 2025
WORLD
Short and sweet: How NATO aims to avoid Trump summit bust-up
Short and sweet: How NATO aims to avoid Trump summit bust-up
With leaders expected to agree to a deal ramping up defence spending designed to keep Trump happy, the alliance wants to present a message of unity and strength.
Jun 25, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB extends timeline of BFIs’ lending to primary sectors
NRB extends timeline of BFIs’ lending to primary sectors
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has shown flexibility in expanding credit flow to the primary sectors with the extension of the timeline given to banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to provide prescribed loans in specified areas.
Jun 25, 2025
Editorial
Commendable Step Forward in Enforcing MRP Regulation
Commendable Step Forward in Enforcing MRP Regulation
The Constitution and the Consumer Protection Act 2018 give the DoCSCP the power to watch over markets, but it has been hard to enforce the law.
Jun 25, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt revokes disputed ‘take and pay’ provision for hydropower sector
Govt revokes disputed ‘take and pay’ provision for hydropowe...
The government has amended a clause in the budget following controversy over the ‘take and pay’ provision in the hydropower sector.
Jun 25, 2025
WORLD
Where is Iran's uranium? Questions abound after US strikes
Where is Iran's uranium? Questions abound after US strikes
Many questions remain after Sunday's strikes, especially about the whereabouts of Iran's sensitive stockpile of uranium enriched to 60 percent -- a short step from the 90 percent required for a nuclear weapon.
Jun 24, 2025
POLITICS
Maoist Center welcomes formation of committee to probe visit visa scandal
Maoist Center welcomes formation of committee to probe visit...
Speaking at today’s meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR), Maoist Center Deputy General Secretary Barshaman Pun expressed gratitude, claiming that the government formed the committee in response to Maoist Center’s demand. “To further strengthen democracy, issues like this s...
Jun 24, 2025
SOCIETY
Over 1,500 dengue cases reported across Nepal
Over 1,500 dengue cases reported across Nepal
The majority of cases have been reported from Bagmati, Koshi, and Gandaki provinces. In the past week alone, 90 new cases were confirmed.
Jun 24, 2025
ECONOMY
Petroleum products worth Rs 18 billion imported via Kakarbhitta
Petroleum products worth Rs 18 billion imported via Kakarbhi...
According to Ishwar Kumar Humagain, Information Officer and Customs Officer at the Mechi Customs Office, this is a decline of Rs 1.06 billion (5.60 percent) compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.
Jun 24, 2025