Editorial
Combating Dubious Financial Transactions
Combating Dubious Financial Transactions
The recent rise in dubious financial transactions has posed a risk to the country’s financial health lately. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) reported 7,338 such cases in the fiscal year 2023/24, an increase of 24 percent as compared to the previous year. The Financial Information Unit Nepal (FIU-Nepal...
Apr 02, 2025
OPINION
Is Critical Thinking Really Critical?
Is Critical Thinking Really Critical?
For centuries, critical thinking has been extolled as the philosopher’s stone of intellectual refinement–a process that distills knowledge from raw ideas. But let’s be honest: how often do we invoke the term ‘critical thinking’ simply to validate our own viewpoints? How...
Apr 02, 2025
WORLD
China launches military drills around Taiwan
China launches military drills around Taiwan
China on Tuesday sent its army, navy, air and rocket forces to surround Taiwan for drills Beijing said were aimed at practising a blockade of the self-ruled island.
Apr 02, 2025
ECONOMY
Pokhara tourism entrepreneurs upbeat as direct flights to Chinese cities begin
Pokhara tourism entrepreneurs upbeat as direct flights to Ch...
Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA) marked a milestone on Tuesday with its first scheduled international flight--27 months after opening. Himalaya Airlines operated the flight, carrying 29 passengers from Pokhara to Lhasa—the capital city of the Tibet Autonomous Region of People&rsqu...
Apr 02, 2025
ECONOMY
Tourist arrival declines 5.1 percent to 121,687 individuals in March
Tourist arrival declines 5.1 percent to 121,687 individuals...
Nepal welcomed a total of 121,687 tourists in March, which was 5.1 percent less compared to the same period last year, attributed mainly to the impacts of the increase in road accidents, surged airfares and 10-hour closure of the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).
Apr 02, 2025
ECONOMY
‘Governor from non-financial sector unacceptable’
‘Governor from non-financial sector unacceptable’
The country's economy is crumbling. Due to the unsatisfactory reduction of financial crimes such as corruption, tax evasion, money laundering, and cryptocurrency trading, Nepal has been placed on the ‘grey list.’
Apr 01, 2025
International
US senator mounts all-night protest speech against Trump
US senator mounts all-night protest speech against Trump
Senator Cory Booker's display of endurance -- to hold the floor he must remain standing and cannot even go to the bathroom -- recalled the famous scene in Frank Capra's 1939 film classic "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington."
Apr 01, 2025
WORLD
Putin 'playing for time', says German FM in Kyiv
Putin 'playing for time', says German FM in Kyiv
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of "playing for time" in negotiations over the war in Ukraine as she arrived on a visit to Kyiv on Tuesday.
Apr 01, 2025
SOCIETY
Vice Chancellors' international conference to be held in Lumbini
Vice Chancellors' international conference to be held in Lum...
The Lumbini Buddhist University (LBU) is organizing the International Vice Chancellor's Conference in Lumbini on April 2 and 3.
Apr 01, 2025
SOCIETY
KTH design approval dispute escalates between KMC and govt
KTH design approval dispute escalates between KMC and govt
The dispute between Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) and the government over the approval of the Kathmandu Tower House (KTH) design has reached its peak.
Apr 01, 2025