OPINION
A “Beyond” Strategy for Nepal’s Foreign Affairs
A “Beyond” Strategy for Nepal’s Foreign Affairs
The national discourse about foreign politics has always lacked imagination, constrained by traditional binary choices centred on the two neighbouring nations, with occasional additional squabbles about determining the USA’s interests in Kathmandu.
Mar 12, 2026
Editorial
The Cost of Kathmandu’s Dirty Air
The Cost of Kathmandu’s Dirty Air
Kathmandu’s worsening air pollution is no longer just an environmental concern but a serious public health crisis that demands urgent and decisive action from the government, private sector and citizens alike.
Mar 12, 2026
ECONOMY
Air flights partially resume in West Asia region
Air flights partially resume in West Asia region
Air travel to the West Asia region, which had been suspended for twelve days, has now partially resumed. Santushta Kumar Basnet, the spokesperson for Tribhuvan International Airport, reported that international airlines have begun limited operations after monitoring the situation for five days.
Mar 11, 2026
ECONOMY
Investors drawn to Nepal’s Ethanol industry following govt policy
Investors drawn to Nepal’s Ethanol industry following govt p...
Following the cabinet’s approval, Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) is set to begin blending ethanol into petrol. Managing Director Dr Chandika Prasad Bhatta said that once procedures are finalized, the corporation will develop the necessary infrastructure for ethanol production, procurement, and bl...
Mar 11, 2026
POLITICS
RSP dominates women’s wins with 13 of 14 female MPs elected
RSP dominates women’s wins with 13 of 14 female MPs elected
The results of the House of Representatives election, held on March 5 for 165 seats, have been officially released. In the first-past-the-post system, a total of 14 women were elected, of whom 13 belong to the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and one to the Nepali Congress. Among the elected women, In...
Mar 11, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepal highlights access to justice, reproductive health at UN forum
Nepal highlights access to justice, reproductive health at U...
Speaking as the chief guest, Minister Shrestha further said that although Nepal has introduced several legal provisions to protect the rights of women and girls, greater efforts are still needed to ensure their effective implementation.
Mar 11, 2026
ECONOMY
Empty containers head to Kerung via Rasuwagadhi as imports remain halted after election
Empty containers head to Kerung via Rasuwagadhi as imports r...
Imports had earlier been halted from February 18 to March 1 due to the Chinese New Year. Since then, goods have not entered Nepal through the Kerung checkpoint due to the Holi festival and the election, according to officials.
Mar 11, 2026
ECONOMY
Election boosts economic activity
Election boosts economic activity
Economic activities increased as a large amount of money flowed into the market—from mobilizing government employees and security agencies to candidates’ campaign spending. According to National Planning Commission (NPC) Vice-Chair Dr Prakash Kumar Shrestha, the election has increased ca...
Mar 11, 2026
SOCIETY
DoCSCP fines two firms, warns 11 others
DoCSCP fines two firms, warns 11 others
During inspection, irregularities were found in two firms. The DoCSCP fined Sindhu Fruits and Fresh Center in Madhyapur Thimi Rs 20,000 and Panchakanya Tridev Dairy Shop in New Baneshwor Rs 10,000 under Section 38 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2018.
Mar 11, 2026
ECONOMY
World Bank supports Nepal’s Clean Air Project
World Bank supports Nepal’s Clean Air Project
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved Rs 7.7 billion credit for the project. The project will help reduce fine particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions, particularly from industrial and commercial boilers and furnaces, while strengthening national systems for air quality managemen...
Mar 11, 2026