ECONOMY
Experts urge govt to prioritise bond-based financing over equity for mega infrastructure
Experts urge govt to prioritise bond-based financing over eq...
Analysts said the government should rely more on long-term credit instruments instead of depending largely on traditional financing models.
Jan 28, 2026
WORLD
EU, India agree 'mother of all' trade deals
EU, India agree 'mother of all' trade deals
EU chiefs and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hope the pact will help shield against challenges from the world's two leading economies, the United States and China.
Jan 28, 2026
POLITICS
EC seeks clarifications from 15 individuals over election code violations
EC seeks clarifications from 15 individuals over election co...
As of Tuesday morning, the EC confirmed that it had issued clarification notices in 15 cases since the code came into force on January 17.
Jan 28, 2026
WORLD
US monster storm kills 30
US monster storm kills 30
A frigid, life-threatening Arctic air mass could delay recovery as municipalities from New Mexico to Maine tried to dig out following the storm, which dropped a vicious cocktail of heavy snow and wind, along with freezing rain and sleet.
Jan 28, 2026
OPINION
Carbon Credits and the Story We Are Not Told
Carbon Credits and the Story We Are Not Told
Behind Nepal’s celebrated LEAF carbon credit deal lie deep political, ecological and justice concerns that challenge the credibility of forest carbon markets as genuine climate solutions.
Jan 28, 2026
SPORTS
Alcaraz sweeps into maiden Melbourne semi as Gauff gone in 59 minutes
Alcaraz sweeps into maiden Melbourne semi as Gauff gone in 5...
Spanish world number one Alcaraz silenced a partisan Melbourne crowd in brushing aside home hope Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 at Rod Laver Arena.
Jan 28, 2026
Editorial
Acting Early on Election Security
Acting Early on Election Security
By moving early to centralise command and tighten coordination, the government has signalled a serious commitment to ensuring a safe, credible and fear-free March 5 election, though effective execution on polling day will be the real test.
Jan 28, 2026
ECONOMY
Gen Z protest-hit businesses receive Rs 50m customs waiver for reconstruction
Gen Z protest-hit businesses receive Rs 50m customs waiver f...
Entrepreneurs who suffered losses during the September 8–9 Gen Z movement and violence have utilised around Rs 50 million in customs duty rebates from the government.
Jan 27, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepali farmers find market as milk prices rise in India
Nepali farmers find market as milk prices rise in India
In previous years, illegal milk imports from India during this season forced Nepali producers either to struggle with sales or process the surplus themselves. This year, however, higher milk prices in India have made Nepali milk competitive, allowing local farmers to sell their products across the b...
Jan 27, 2026
SOCIETY
Former Bharatpur metropolitan engineer faces Rs 68 million corruption case
Former Bharatpur metropolitan engineer faces Rs 68 million c...
CIAA has filed a Rs 68 million corruption case against former Bharatpur Metropolitan City senior engineer Bharat Kumar Acharya and his wife for allegedly amassing illegal assets
Jan 27, 2026