SOCIETY
Nepal begins gradual return to normalcy after deadly anti-corruption protests
Nepal begins gradual return to normalcy after deadly anti-co...
By the sixth day, signs of recovery were visible. With the curfew eased, an interim prime minister sworn in, and hundreds of youths who had faced live bullets now volunteering to clean the streets, daily life is resuming. Public transport is operating, markets have reopened, and citizens are moving...
Sep 14, 2025
OPINION
Women’s Presence in the Nepalese Judiciary
Women’s Presence in the Nepalese Judiciary
In 2009, when I was appointed as an ad-hoc judge in the Supreme Court of Nepal, there were only seven women judges in the entire judiciary. At that time, appointments offered to women were largely nominal, and the few who were appointed were seen mainly as symbols of gender representation.
Sep 14, 2025
POLITICS
President Paudel appeals for cooperation in upcoming elections amid parties's call to rest...
President Paudel appeals for cooperation in upcoming electio...
Issuing a statement on Saturday, the President noted that the Constitution has been safeguarded and that the people now have the opportunity to advance toward a more mature democracy by holding elections to the House of Representatives within six months.
Sep 14, 2025
Editorial
New Govt Must Work on Focused Reforms, Not Ambitious Agendas
New Govt Must Work on Focused Reforms, Not Ambitious Agendas
With her background as a lawyer, Chief Justice and defender of the rule of law, Prime Minister Karki carries the trust of many Nepalis who expect her to restore the state’s credibility. The recent protests left the nation shaken.
Sep 14, 2025
POLITICS
RSP chair Lamichhane returns to Nakkhu jail
RSP chair Lamichhane returns to Nakkhu jail
Lamichhane had claimed that he was released through due process and made public a release letter signed by Prison Administrator Satyaraj Joshi, who later refused to take ownership of the letter citing that he didn’t know ‘anything’ about it.
Sep 13, 2025
POLITICS
Indian PM Modi congratulates newly appointed PM Karki during Manipur speech
Indian PM Modi congratulates newly appointed PM Karki during...
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended congratulations to Nepal’s interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki during a public speech in Manipur.
Sep 13, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal’s tourism industry staggers under fresh setback as Gen Z protests turn violent
Nepal’s tourism industry staggers under fresh setback as Gen...
Nepal’s tourism sector suffered over Rs 25 billion in losses due to the Gen-Z protests on September 8–9, which caused damage to hotels and infrastructure and disrupted the peak tourist season. Despite the setbacks, experts and industry leaders remain optimistic, emphasizing ongoing recov...
Sep 13, 2025
ECONOMY
Gold price surges Rs 5,400 per tola in a week, reaches the highest mark of Rs 215,800
Gold price surges Rs 5,400 per tola in a week, reaches the h...
The price of gold in the domestic market increased by Rs 5,400 per tola (11.6638 grams) last week, taking the price of the precious metal to a new record of Rs 215,800 per tola.
Sep 13, 2025
POLITICS
Maoist leader Shrestha calls for timely election, nationalization of illegally acquired pr...
Maoist leader Shrestha calls for timely election, nationaliz...
Shrestha also stated that those responsible for the brutal massacre of Gen Z protesters on 9 September and the culprits behind the destruction of government and private property must be investigated and punished.
Sep 13, 2025
POLITICS
Eight major parties demand reversal of HoR dissolution
Eight major parties demand reversal of HoR dissolution
The statement said: “We strongly demand that the decision to dissolve the House of Representatives be immediately withdrawn and that a session of Parliament be convened so the demands of the people and the protesting groups can be addressed through a democratically elected institution.”
Sep 13, 2025