Editorial
Rewriting Accountability: Nepal’s Governance Reset
Rewriting Accountability: Nepal’s Governance Reset
The ambitious 100-point action plan of Balen Shah-led government seeks to restore public trust through sweeping governance reforms, historic asset scrutiny of political elites and a results-driven push for accountability, justice, and improved service delivery.
Mar 30, 2026
POLITICS
Govt requests closure of bridge course facilities
Govt requests closure of bridge course facilities
The government has requested the offices concerned to close down various facilities run in the name of 'bridge course'. Such courses create negative impact on students' psychology and equitable access to education.
Mar 29, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt orders immediate shutdown of online betting apps and websites
Govt orders immediate shutdown of online betting apps and we...
NTA Spokesperson Min Prasad Aryal said, “Upon receiving the ministry’s directive yesterday (Saturday) afternoon, we instructed all internet and mobile service providers to close the identified platforms without delay and report back to the authority.”
Mar 29, 2026
ECONOMY
2,000 plus LP gas bullets imported in last 45 days from Birgunj customs point
2,000 plus LP gas bullets imported in last 45 days from Birg...
Amid a shortage of cooking gas in the market in the wake of the evolving situation in West Asia, a total of 2,136 LP gas bullets were imported to Nepal via the Birgunj customs point in the past one and a half months.
Mar 29, 2026
POLITICS
Govt to form High-powered Property Investigation Committee within 15 days
Govt to form High-powered Property Investigation Committee w...
The government has stated in its public governance reform agenda announced today that the committee will include experts in law, finance, revenue, and investigation, as well as representatives from relevant bodies.
Mar 29, 2026
SOCIETY
Six dead in separate incidents over two days
Six dead in separate incidents over two days
Six persons have died in separate incidents that occurred at different places of the country on Saturday and Sunday.
Mar 29, 2026
POLITICS
Govt to begin refunding small cooperative depositors within 100 days
Govt to begin refunding small cooperative depositors within...
The commitment comes amid growing concerns over large sums of money being stuck in troubled cooperatives, particularly affecting small and micro-level depositors. The issue has had wider implications on the country’s financial circulation and public trust in the cooperative sector.
Mar 29, 2026
SOCIETY
Man missing for 15 days found dead in Makwanpur
Man missing for 15 days found dead in Makwanpur
The deceased has been identified as Kamisingh Thing of Raksirang Rural Municipality-5. According to police, his body was discovered on Saturday evening in a forested area under the Kalika Community Forest Users Group at Manahari-7.
Mar 29, 2026
POLITICS
Govt to scrap student wings in schools and universities within 60 days
Govt to scrap student wings in schools and universities with...
The decision, endorsed by the first Cabinet meeting led by Prime Minister Balen Shah, aims to curb political interference in the education sector and improve academic quality.
Mar 29, 2026
WORLD
China planning human research program at space station
China planning human research program at space station
The program aims to create a space human atlas, establish a space human research database, and yield a series of innovative research outcomes that can benefit both the health of taikonauts on long-duration orbital missions and the public on Earth.
Mar 29, 2026