OPINION
Why Nepal’s Senior Leaders Must Step Aside
Why Nepal’s Senior Leaders Must Step Aside
Democracy thrives on change, accountability, and generational renewal. Yet in Nepal, leadership has long been monopolized by a few individuals for over three decades. Deuba has been prime minister five times, Oli thrice, Dahal thrice, and Nepal once. Jhala Nath Khanal and Babu Ram Bhattarai also ser...
Sep 22, 2025
POLITICS
DoLMI begins probe into the cash found at Deuba and Khadka residences
DoLMI begins probe into the cash found at Deuba and Khadka r...
The Department of Money Laundering Investigation (DoMLI) has launched a probe into cash reportedly discovered at the homes of Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and former minister Deepak Khadka, both of which were torched during the recent Gen Z protests.
Sep 21, 2025
ECONOMY
New industries set to begin operation as Hetauda Industrial Estate revives closed units
New industries set to begin operation as Hetauda Industrial...
According to Ramesh Raj Nepal, Information Officer at the Industrial Area Management Office, Himalaya ACP Boards Pvt. Ltd. (producing aluminum boards) and Tika Industries Pvt. Ltd. (chocolate production) will start production in the coming days.
Sep 21, 2025
POLITICS
Five more names recommended for ministerial positions; Jagdish Kharel to lead Communicatio...
Five more names recommended for ministerial positions; Jagdi...
Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s cabinet is set to expand as five more individuals have been recommended for ministerial positions, ten days after she assumed office. With these appointments, the Karki-led government will have a total of nine members.
Sep 21, 2025
WORLD
US deal on Bagram base 'not possible' says Afghan Taliban official
US deal on Bagram base 'not possible' says Afghan Taliban of...
Bagram, the largest air base in Afghanistan located north of the capital Kabul, was the centre of US operations in their 20 year-war against the Taliban.
Sep 21, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt sacks NEA Chief Shakya, appoints Deputy Manoj Silwal in his post
Govt sacks NEA Chief Shakya, appoints Deputy Manoj Silwal in...
The government has removed Hitendra Dev Shakya, the executive director of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) from his position.
Sep 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Home Minister Aryal inspects APF headquarters
Home Minister Aryal inspects APF headquarters
Addressing a programme held after inspecting the APF Headquarters at Halchowk on Sunday, Home Minister Aryal recalled that the APF Nepal has been overcoming various challenging situations since its establishment.
Sep 21, 2025
ECONOMY
Gen-Z protests cause Rs 80 billion loss to private sector: FNCCI
Gen-Z protests cause Rs 80 billion loss to private sector: F...
In a meeting with Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday, FNCCI President Chandra Prasad Dhakal said the private sector is seeking government security and cooperation to continue operating in a dignified manner. He stressed that attacks on businesses during the protests show a lack of recognition of...
Sep 21, 2025
ECONOMY
Four buildings damaged during Gen Z protests deemed high risk, entry prohibited
Four buildings damaged during Gen Z protests deemed high ris...
According to Subash Chandra Baral, President of the Nepal Engineers’ Association, the main building of Singha Durbar, the northern section of the Supreme Court, the Ministry of Health building, and the Kathmandu District Court building are all in a condition that makes them unsafe for use.
Sep 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Two arrested with brown sugar in Kapilvastu
Two arrested with brown sugar in Kapilvastu
Acting on a tip-off, authorities apprehended them on Saturday afternoon from Arairakot in Kapilvastu Municipality–11, seizing a total of 2.1 grams of the narcotic.
Sep 21, 2025