ECONOMY

Panel recommends scrapping licences of stalled hydropower projects despite PPAs

Panel recommends scrapping licences of stalled hydropower projects despite PPAs

The committee has proposed invoking Section 8 of the Electricity Act 1992 to initiate cancellation of licences for proje...

The committee has proposed invoking Section 8 of the Electricity Act 1992 to initiate cancellation of licences for proje...

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Market

inDrive marks five years in Nepal, launches ‘Drive Without Pressure’ campaign

inDrive marks five years in Nepal, launches ‘Drive Without Pressure’ campaign

The campaign, which will run from June to August 2026, highlights the platform's driver-focused approach, emphasizing fl...

The campaign, which will run from June to August 2026, highlights the platform's driver-focused approach, emphasizing fl...

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DIASPORA

Shiwakoti elected president of Asia’s leading election watchdog network

Shiwakoti elected president of Asia’s leading election watchdog network

Shiwakoti was elected by a competitive vote at ANFREL's General Assembly held recently in Bangkok.  

Shiwakoti was elected by a competitive vote at ANFREL's General Assembly held recently in Bangkok.  

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WORLD

Airlines say taxes and rules bigger worry than Mideast war

Airlines say taxes and rules bigger worry than Mideast war

Despite hand-wringing over the risk that travellers will baulk at paying higher fares, the ongoing war did not appear to...

Despite hand-wringing over the risk that travellers will baulk at paying higher fares, the ongoing war did not appear to...

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WORLD

World facing increased nuclear risk, researchers warn

World facing increased nuclear risk, researchers warn

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said the world's nuclear powers had an estimated total of 12,187 wa...

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said the world's nuclear powers had an estimated total of 12,187 wa...

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WORLD

US strikes Iran after Apache helicopter downing, tensions escalate across region

US strikes Iran after Apache helicopter downing, tensions escalate across region

Following the strikes, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of retaliation, saying no attack would go &ld...

Following the strikes, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of retaliation, saying no attack would go &ld...

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WORLD

Israel's permanent state of war comes with economic, social costs

Israel's permanent state of war comes with economic, social costs

The total cost of the series of interconnected regional conflicts that began with Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7,...

The total cost of the series of interconnected regional conflicts that began with Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7,...

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OPINION

A Budget for Transformation—or Another Missed Opportunity?

A Budget for Transformation—or Another Missed Opportunity?

Nepal's 2026/27 budget combines ambitious economic reforms and governance measures with a strong pro-growth agenda, but...

Nepal's 2026/27 budget combines ambitious economic reforms and governance measures with a strong pro-growth agenda, but...

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Editorial

Powering Nepal's EV Future

Powering Nepal's EV Future

Nepal's electric vehicle ambitions will succeed only if the country rapidly expands its charging infrastructure to match...

Nepal's electric vehicle ambitions will succeed only if the country rapidly expands its charging infrastructure to match...

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SOCIETY

Government to reopen royal massacre file

Government to reopen royal massacre file

Sudan Gurung reappointed home minister, Pun gets Ministry of Innovation

Sudan Gurung reappointed home minister, Pun gets Ministry of Innovation

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