SOCIETY

Pilot's quick action saved us after Khotang helicopter crash, say survivors

Pilot's quick action saved us after Khotang helicopter crash, say survivors

The helicopter (9N-AFQ), carrying five passengers from Kathmandu, struck a wall while attempting to land at around 12:02...

The helicopter (9N-AFQ), carrying five passengers from Kathmandu, struck a wall while attempting to land at around 12:02...

Mar 19, 2026

POLITICS

From Mayor to PM: Balen’s Trials Begin Now

From Mayor to PM: Balen’s Trials Begin Now

Balen Shah’s rise from mayor to prime minister marks a historic opportunity, but he faces immediate tests in gover...

Balen Shah’s rise from mayor to prime minister marks a historic opportunity, but he faces immediate tests in gover...

Mar 19, 2026

OPINION

Second Innings of Balen and Gagan

Second Innings of Balen and Gagan

Balen Shah’s unexpected rise, backed by youth and diaspora support, has upended Nepal’s traditional politica...

Balen Shah’s unexpected rise, backed by youth and diaspora support, has upended Nepal’s traditional politica...

Mar 19, 2026

Editorial

Debt Without Direction?

Debt Without Direction?

Nepal’s rising public debt—now nearing half of GDP—is becoming increasingly concerning as much of it i...

Nepal’s rising public debt—now nearing half of GDP—is becoming increasingly concerning as much of it i...

Mar 19, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt’s CGT collection drops by half to Rs 6.44 billion in eight months due to decline in stocks trading

Govt’s CGT collection drops by half to Rs 6.44 billion in eight months due to decline in stocks trading

The massive drop in share transactions has led to the heavy fall in the CGT collection in the review period. According t...

The massive drop in share transactions has led to the heavy fall in the CGT collection in the review period. According t...

Mar 19, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt seeks clarification from 11 firms over trademark violations

Govt seeks clarification from 11 firms over trademark violations

The Department of Industry directed the firms to appear before the department with relevant documents within the stipula...

The Department of Industry directed the firms to appear before the department with relevant documents within the stipula...

Mar 19, 2026

SOCIETY

KMC rescues nearly 3,000 street people over eight years

KMC rescues nearly 3,000 street people over eight years

The KMC began collaborating with the Manav Sewa Ashram on November 17, 2017 to rescue, manage and rehabilitate helpless...

The KMC began collaborating with the Manav Sewa Ashram on November 17, 2017 to rescue, manage and rehabilitate helpless...

Mar 18, 2026

SPORTS

Sandeep Lamichhane to play in EU T20 Belgium League

Sandeep Lamichhane to play in EU T20 Belgium League

He has been signed by the Liège Red Lions, which announced his inclusion via its social media channels.

He has been signed by the Liège Red Lions, which announced his inclusion via its social media channels.

Mar 18, 2026

SOCIETY

SC ruling ends dual allowance for 11 Nepal Academy lifetime members

SC ruling ends dual allowance for 11 Nepal Academy lifetime members

The decision comes after the court dismissed a writ petition filed against the Academy’s move to halt additional a...

The decision comes after the court dismissed a writ petition filed against the Academy’s move to halt additional a...

Mar 18, 2026

WORLD

300 Afghan detainees freed from Pakistan return home

300 Afghan detainees freed from Pakistan return home

Around 300 Afghan nationals have been released from prisons in neighboring Pakistan and returned to Afghanistan during t...

Around 300 Afghan nationals have been released from prisons in neighboring Pakistan and returned to Afghanistan during t...

Mar 18, 2026