ECONOMY
Government rolls out two-day weekend to curb fossil fuel use
Government rolls out two-day weekend to curb fossil fuel use
The new schedule applies to all government offices and educational institutions nationwide, effectively reshaping work and school routines.
Apr 06, 2026
OPINION
Fast, Fearless, and Humble: Nepal’s New Approach to Governance
Fast, Fearless, and Humble: Nepal’s New Approach to Governan...
Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s government launches a bold “Fast & Furious Way” with a 100-point roadmap to deliver tangible reforms and inclusive governance for Nepal.
Apr 06, 2026
Editorial
Tackling Years of Hydropower Gridlock
Tackling Years of Hydropower Gridlock
Nepal forms high-level committees to fix stalled power deals and streamline hydropower approvals, aiming to unblock projects worth 13,000 MW.
Apr 06, 2026
POLITICS
Deputy speaker contest intensifies as RSP weighs options
Deputy speaker contest intensifies as RSP weighs options
With the Speaker elected, the ruling RSP’s decisive support has made it the central power broker in deciding which opposition party secures the constitutionally mandated Deputy Speaker post.
Apr 06, 2026
WORLD
US military jets hit in Iran war are the first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years
US military jets hit in Iran war are the first shot down by...
The attacks came five weeks after U.S. and Israeli strikes first pounded Iran, with Trump saying earlier this week that Tehran’s “ability to launch missiles and drones is dramatically curtailed.”
Apr 06, 2026
ECONOMY
Diesel import surges in a month despite massive rise in price
Diesel import surges in a month despite massive rise in pric...
Diesel imports in Nepal surged sharply last month despite a steep Rs 70 per litre price hike driven by global supply disruptions, with demand rising above the monthly average even after government measures to curb consumption.
Apr 06, 2026
POLITICS
Thematic Committees under NA reshuffled
Thematic Committees under NA reshuffled
National Assembly Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal has reshuffled the thematic committees under the National Assembly in accordance with National Assembly Regulations, 2075.
Apr 05, 2026
ECONOMY
497 EVs imported through Birgunj checkpoint in seven months of current FY
497 EVs imported through Birgunj checkpoint in seven months...
A total of 497 electric jeeps, cars and vans worth Rs 1.48 billion were imported through the Birgunj customs checkpoint during the first seven months of the current Fiscal Year (FY).
Apr 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt to introduce law allowing conversion of fuel vehicles to EVs
Govt to introduce law allowing conversion of fuel vehicles t...
A cabinet meeting on Sunday approved the legal framework required to switch diesel and petrol vehicles to electric. The move comes amid rising fuel prices, prompting the government to encourage the transition to EVs.
Apr 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Over 7,000 online betting apps and websites closed
Over 7,000 online betting apps and websites closed
According to NTA Deputy Director, Surya Prasad Lamichhane, internet service providers have been instructed to identify and shut down gambling-related apps and websites that are operating illegally.
Apr 05, 2026