POLITICS

Newly elected HoR members to take oath today

Newly elected HoR members to take oath today

The eldest member of the House of Representatives, Arjun Narsingh KC, of the Nepali Congress, will administer the oath o...

The eldest member of the House of Representatives, Arjun Narsingh KC, of the Nepali Congress, will administer the oath o...

Mar 26, 2026

WORLD

US Offers Plan for Ceasefire, Iran Rejects Saying Washington in no Position to Negotiate

US Offers Plan for Ceasefire, Iran Rejects Saying Washington in no Position to Negotiate

Rocket trails are seen in the sky above the Israeli coastal city of Netanya amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile atta...

Rocket trails are seen in the sky above the Israeli coastal city of Netanya amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile atta...

Mar 26, 2026

WORLD

Oil, stock trading spiked before Trump's Iran remarks

Oil, stock trading spiked before Trump's Iran remarks

Between 1049 GMT and 1050 GMT, 734 oil contracts changed hands, and in the next minute that number surged to 2,168 -- 16...

Between 1049 GMT and 1050 GMT, 734 oil contracts changed hands, and in the next minute that number surged to 2,168 -- 16...

Mar 26, 2026

WORLD

Iran fires at US carrier as backchannel diplomacy aims to end war

Iran fires at US carrier as backchannel diplomacy aims to end war

A conflict that began on February 28 with a US-Israeli bombing campaign on Iran has rapidly engulfed the entire region,...

A conflict that began on February 28 with a US-Israeli bombing campaign on Iran has rapidly engulfed the entire region,...

Mar 26, 2026

WORLD

Aviation, tourism, agriculture... the economic sectors hit by the war

Aviation, tourism, agriculture... the economic sectors hit by the war

Airlines bore an immediate impact from the outbreak of hostilities as they cancelled flights to the region.

Airlines bore an immediate impact from the outbreak of hostilities as they cancelled flights to the region.

Mar 26, 2026

OPINION

A QR Code Revolution in India–Nepal Connectivity

A QR Code Revolution in India–Nepal Connectivity

The adoption of India’s UPI in Nepal is transforming cross-border transactions, boosting tourism and trade, and de...

The adoption of India’s UPI in Nepal is transforming cross-border transactions, boosting tourism and trade, and de...

Mar 26, 2026

OPINION

Nepal’s Constitutional Right to Health: Promise vs Delivery

Nepal’s Constitutional Right to Health: Promise vs Delivery

Federalism was meant to bring services closer to communities, but overlapping mandates can blur responsibility—who...

Federalism was meant to bring services closer to communities, but overlapping mandates can blur responsibility—who...

Mar 26, 2026

Editorial

Offsetting Trade Deficit

Offsetting Trade Deficit

Nepal’s surging trade deficit underscores deep structural weaknesses, driven by import dependence and missed oppor...

Nepal’s surging trade deficit underscores deep structural weaknesses, driven by import dependence and missed oppor...

Mar 26, 2026

ECONOMY

NOC hikes fuel prices by Rs 15 per litre

NOC hikes fuel prices by Rs 15 per litre

Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petroleum products by Rs 15 per litre, with the new rates coming...

Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petroleum products by Rs 15 per litre, with the new rates coming...

Mar 25, 2026

POLITICS

HoR election has enhanced Nepal’s international image: PM Karki

HoR election has enhanced Nepal’s international image: PM Karki

Prime Minister Karki noted that no re-polling was required at any polling center across the country, and the peaceful co...

Prime Minister Karki noted that no re-polling was required at any polling center across the country, and the peaceful co...

Mar 26, 2026