WORLD

Iran defiant as strikes hit Gulf transport, energy hubs

Iran defiant as strikes hit Gulf transport, energy hubs

Global oil prices have surged by 40 to 50 percent as Iran attacks shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and launches waves of...

Global oil prices have surged by 40 to 50 percent as Iran attacks shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and launches waves of...

Mar 17, 2026

OPINION

Nepal’s Digital Crossroads: Building a Transparent Future

Nepal’s Digital Crossroads: Building a Transparent Future

As Nepal’s digital economy expands, building a transparent and enforceable data-governance framework will be cruci...

As Nepal’s digital economy expands, building a transparent and enforceable data-governance framework will be cruci...

Mar 17, 2026

Editorial

Bell Over the Ballot Box

Bell Over the Ballot Box

The recent HoR election marks a dramatic political reset, as voters propelled the RSP to power and rejected the country&...

The recent HoR election marks a dramatic political reset, as voters propelled the RSP to power and rejected the country&...

Mar 17, 2026

OPINION

Nepal Elections: A Call for Generational Shift

Nepal Elections: A Call for Generational Shift

Nepal’s latest election reflects a powerful generational shift, as voters—driven by youth activism and frust...

Nepal’s latest election reflects a powerful generational shift, as voters—driven by youth activism and frust...

Mar 16, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt slaps Rs 300,000 cash penalty on gas depot for creating artificial shortage

Govt slaps Rs 300,000 cash penalty on gas depot for creating artificial shortage

According to the Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection, officials recovered 6,377 gas cylinders fille...

According to the Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection, officials recovered 6,377 gas cylinders fille...

Mar 16, 2026

ECONOMY

NPC reduces budget ceilings for most government offices, citing fiscal discipline

NPC reduces budget ceilings for most government offices, citing fiscal discipline

According to the NPC, the Ministry of Finance is an exception, receiving an increased budget ceiling of Rs 53.51 billion...

According to the NPC, the Ministry of Finance is an exception, receiving an increased budget ceiling of Rs 53.51 billion...

Mar 17, 2026

ECONOMY

17 hospitality and aviation companies to issue IPOs worth over Rs 6 billion

17 hospitality and aviation companies to issue IPOs worth over Rs 6 billion

As per the records with the Securities Board of Nepal, 14 of them under the tourism groups have applied at the regulator...

As per the records with the Securities Board of Nepal, 14 of them under the tourism groups have applied at the regulator...

Mar 17, 2026

POLITICS

US Army Lieutenant General Vowell pays a courtesy call on CoAS Sigdel

US Army Lieutenant General Vowell pays a courtesy call on CoAS Sigdel

During the meeting held at Army Headquarters, Bhadrakali, they discussed the matters of bilateral welfare. A team led by...

During the meeting held at Army Headquarters, Bhadrakali, they discussed the matters of bilateral welfare. A team led by...

Mar 16, 2026

ECONOMY

Mango production likely to increase this year in Madhesh

Mango production likely to increase this year in Madhesh

Mango farms and orchards across all eight districts of the province have witnessed significant blossoming this season. I...

Mango farms and orchards across all eight districts of the province have witnessed significant blossoming this season. I...

Mar 16, 2026

POLITICS

RSP to train newly elected MPs on parliamentary conduct, orientation to begin tomorrow

RSP to train newly elected MPs on parliamentary conduct, orientation to begin tomorrow

According to party Kabindra Burlakoti, all MPs have been instructed to arrive at the designated location in the Kathmand...

According to party Kabindra Burlakoti, all MPs have been instructed to arrive at the designated location in the Kathmand...

Mar 16, 2026