POLITICS
Ministry on alert over Nepalis’ safety in West Asia, Africa
Ministry on alert over Nepalis’ safety in West Asia, Africa
During the programme, Ambassadors, Consuls General and Chargés d’Affaires briefed on the prevailing situation in their respective countries, the safety and security of Nepali nationals, the status of service delivery, innovative practices adopted and the priorities of the missions, acco...
Apr 17, 2026
POLITICS
Karki-led probe commission's report incomplete: NC
Karki-led probe commission's report incomplete: NC
The meeting also passed reports relating to the study of the condition of fraternal organizations and the report of the Public Relations Committee abroad.
Apr 17, 2026
ECONOMY
NIA seeks clarifications from top brass of Himalayan Reinsurance in money laundering scam
NIA seeks clarifications from top brass of Himalayan Reinsur...
Acting under pressure from the Department of Money Laundering Investigation, the insurance sector regulator has demanded explanations from the reinsurer's Chief Executive Officer, four senior managers, and several board directors.
Apr 17, 2026
Market
Samsung launches Galaxy A57 5G, Galaxy A37 5G in Nepal with extended EMI facility
Samsung launches Galaxy A57 5G, Galaxy A37 5G in Nepal with...
The company has also introduced an extended 24-month EMI facility under its Samsung Insta Finance service, powered by Hulas Finserve Hire Purchase Ltd., replacing the previous 12-month instalment plan.
Apr 17, 2026
Market
Hybrid vehicle training held in Kathmandu
Hybrid vehicle training held in Kathmandu
More than 25 participants, including fifth-semester diploma students from Balaju School of Engineering and Technology under the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training and traffic personnel, took part in the program.
Apr 17, 2026
Art & Culture
Matatirtha Aunsi being celebrated
Matatirtha Aunsi being celebrated
This festival is considered a day of devotion, respect, and recognition of mothers, who are revered as greater than priests and fathers in the religious scriptures, and a day to seek blessings from them.
Apr 17, 2026
ECONOMY
ATM security overhaul: NRB mandates instant alerts for suspicious ATM transactions
ATM security overhaul: NRB mandates instant alerts for suspi...
Central bank asks PSP to ensure 90-Day CCTV backup
Apr 17, 2026
OPINION
Smart Technology, Poor Choices: The AI Allocation Problem
Smart Technology, Poor Choices: The AI Allocation Problem
AI is accelerating efficiency across sectors, but without strategic allocation, it risks deepening inequality, distorting priorities, and diverting resources away from long-term societal needs.
Apr 17, 2026
OPINION
Reversing Nepal’s Deindustrialization Curve
Reversing Nepal’s Deindustrialization Curve
Nepal’s declining manufacturing sector, driven by structural weaknesses, policy bottlenecks, and investment challenges, raises urgent questions about whether recent reforms can revive industrial growth and reverse deindustrialization.
Apr 17, 2026
WORLD
Iran's shadow oil trade endures near Singapore despite war
Iran's shadow oil trade endures near Singapore despite war
Nearly 400 tankers are sanctioned by the United States, the European Union or Britain for their activities related to Iran -- which is now facing off against the United States during a tense ceasefire.
Apr 17, 2026