WORLD

US proposes new tariffs over forced labor, irking Europe

US proposes new tariffs over forced labor, irking Europe

The proposed levies range from 10 percent to 12.5 percent, according to a government filing, and come as President Donal...

The proposed levies range from 10 percent to 12.5 percent, according to a government filing, and come as President Donal...

Jun 04, 2026

OPINION

Nepal and India Have a Reset Moment—But History Cannot Be Wishful Thinking

Nepal and India Have a Reset Moment—But History Cannot Be Wishful Thinking

Nepal–India relations stand at a rare reset moment driven by new political energy, but lasting progress will depen...

Nepal–India relations stand at a rare reset moment driven by new political energy, but lasting progress will depen...

Jun 04, 2026

Editorial

Legislating Immunity: A Dangerous Turn in Governance

Legislating Immunity: A Dangerous Turn in Governance

The debate over new parliamentary rules and asset investigation exemptions raises a deeper concern: whether law is being...

The debate over new parliamentary rules and asset investigation exemptions raises a deeper concern: whether law is being...

Jun 04, 2026

ECONOMY

NRB tightens rules on digital payment investments

NRB tightens rules on digital payment investments

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced stricter disclosure requirements for investors and payment service providers (PSP...

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced stricter disclosure requirements for investors and payment service providers (PSP...

Jun 03, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt raises duty-free limit on cross-border goods to Rs 500

Govt raises duty-free limit on cross-border goods to Rs 500

The MoF published the revised provision in the Nepal Gazette, stating that travelers carrying personal items worth up to...

The MoF published the revised provision in the Nepal Gazette, stating that travelers carrying personal items worth up to...

Jun 04, 2026

SOCIETY

Ram Janaki Health Foundation Chair Pandey arrested

Ram Janaki Health Foundation Chair Pandey arrested

Nepal Police have arrested Om Prasad Pandey, the chairperson of Ram Janaki Health Foundation, on charges of banking offe...

Nepal Police have arrested Om Prasad Pandey, the chairperson of Ram Janaki Health Foundation, on charges of banking offe...

Jun 03, 2026

Market

Germany, Nepal launch healthcare, water and solar projects in Dhulikhel

Germany, Nepal launch healthcare, water and solar projects in Dhulikhel

The projects were inaugurated by representatives of the Government of Nepal, Dhulikhel Municipality, Dhulikhel Hospital,...

The projects were inaugurated by representatives of the Government of Nepal, Dhulikhel Municipality, Dhulikhel Hospital,...

Jun 03, 2026

SOCIETY

Bagmati Province resumes public vehicle registration, reverses earlier suspension

Bagmati Province resumes public vehicle registration, reverses earlier suspension

According to the ministry’s circular, the registration process will proceed under the previous system while furthe...

According to the ministry’s circular, the registration process will proceed under the previous system while furthe...

Jun 03, 2026

SOCIETY

Four arrested with 5 kg cannabis and brown sugar in Jhapa

Four arrested with 5 kg cannabis and brown sugar in Jhapa

Acting on a special tip-off, a team from the Area Police Office Anarmani seized 5 kg 90 grams of cannabis from a house i...

Acting on a special tip-off, a team from the Area Police Office Anarmani seized 5 kg 90 grams of cannabis from a house i...

Jun 03, 2026

POLITICS

Oli rules out stepping down, says he will continue leading UML

Oli rules out stepping down, says he will continue leading UML

Speaking at an event in Kathmandu on Thursday, Oli said he was not elected as party chair to quit during difficult situa...

Speaking at an event in Kathmandu on Thursday, Oli said he was not elected as party chair to quit during difficult situa...

Jun 03, 2026