SOCIETY
Private schools gain ground as public enrollment falls
Private schools gain ground as public enrollment falls
The trend is driven by a combination of factors including a falling birth rate, rural-to-urban migration, changing parental aspirations, and growing concerns over the quality of public education.
5 days ago
POLITICS
Acting CEC hails successful HoR polls amid post–Gen Z movement turmoil
Acting CEC hails successful HoR polls amid post–Gen Z moveme...
Acting Chief Election Commissioner Bhandari clarified that the election was held at the participation of the government, EC, political parties, bodies concerned and general people amidst doubt and many challenges.
5 days ago
SOCIETY
Six arrested for allegedly trafficking women abroad
Six arrested for allegedly trafficking women abroad
Office spokesperson Sharad Kumar Thapa Chhetri said those arrested include Kedar Bahadur Khadka, also known as Ashish, of Dharmadevi Municipality-9 in Sankhuwasabha; Ishwar Neupane of Barhabise-4 in Sindhupalchok; Ram Bahadur Chhetri of Darbar Rural Municipality-2 in Gulmi; and Prakash Sah of Krishn...
5 days ago
POLITICS
Border issues should be handled through diplomacy, not public noise: RSP Chair Lamichhane
Border issues should be handled through diplomacy, not publi...
Speaking upon his return to Nepal after completing a five-day visit to India, Lamichhane said such matters require a structured and phased diplomatic approach.
5 days ago
POLITICS
EC proposes 135-member federal parliament, lowers MP age to 21
EC proposes 135-member federal parliament, lowers MP age to...
In a set of proposals submitted to the government as part of ongoing constitutional review discussions, the EC has suggested that the House of Representatives be significantly downsized from its current 275 members to a much smaller body of 105 lawmakers.
5 days ago
ECONOMY
Flydubai conducting technical study for Pokhara–Dubai flight
Flydubai conducting technical study for Pokhara–Dubai flight
Daily flight plan from September under consideration
Currently, only domestic flights are being operated regularly from Pokhara International Airport. Himalaya Airlines had until a few months ago been operating regular scheduled flights from Pokhara to Lhasa, China, making it the first airline to o...
6 days ago
Market
Uber launches official services in Nepal, boosting digital economy and mobility options
Uber launches official services in Nepal, boosting digital e...
Global ride-hailing platform Uber has officially entered the Nepali market, marking a significant step in the country’s expanding digital economy and transport sector.
6 days ago
OPINION
Nepal’s Energy Future Depends on How We Use Power
Nepal’s Energy Future Depends on How We Use Power
Nepal’s next energy revolution lies not in producing more electricity, but in turning its consumption into a national campaign that drives jobs, reduces imports and builds prosperity.
6 days ago
WORLD
Nearly 1.5 million displaced in Haiti: UN
Nearly 1.5 million displaced in Haiti: UN
Haiti, the poorest country in the Americas with a population of 12 million, has for years been plagued by instability as powerful gangs carry out rampant killings, rapes, looting and kidnappings.
6 days ago
ECONOMY
No parking fees required for 'pick and drop' for 15 minutes at TIA
No parking fees required for 'pick and drop' for 15 minutes...
The TIA Office has made arrangements so that vehicles coming to drop off or pick up passengers at the airport will not be charged for up to 15 minutes when using the 'pick and drop' service.
6 days ago