ECONOMY

Soaring fuel prices push inflation higher; CPI rises 4.47% last month

Soaring fuel prices push inflation higher; CPI rises 4.47% last month

The consumer price inflation rose to 4.47 percent in mid-April 2026, compared to 3.39 percent a year ago.

The consumer price inflation rose to 4.47 percent in mid-April 2026, compared to 3.39 percent a year ago.

May 12, 2026

ECONOMY

Smart Telecom auction case exposes legal grey zone as assets vs liabilities battle intensifies

Smart Telecom auction case exposes legal grey zone as assets vs liabilities battle intensifies

Legal experts warn the Smart Telecom dispute could set a major precedent on whether the state can claim corporate assets...

Legal experts warn the Smart Telecom dispute could set a major precedent on whether the state can claim corporate assets...

May 12, 2026

ECONOMY

251 companies lose as NEPSE plunges 39.44 points

251 companies lose as NEPSE plunges 39.44 points

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday plunged 39.44 points to close at 2,744.40 points.  

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday plunged 39.44 points to close at 2,744.40 points.  

May 12, 2026

Literature

New book examines youth and democratic transformation across Asia

New book examines youth and democratic transformation across Asia

The publication highlights the growing role of youth movements in promoting accountability, transparency and good govern...

The publication highlights the growing role of youth movements in promoting accountability, transparency and good govern...

May 12, 2026

SOCIETY

Suklaphanta Municipality uses AI to identify tuberculosis

Suklaphanta Municipality uses AI to identify tuberculosis

The local level held camps at vulnerable sites such as Wards Nos. 1, 5 and 8 to identify the tuberculosis patients, who...

The local level held camps at vulnerable sites such as Wards Nos. 1, 5 and 8 to identify the tuberculosis patients, who...

May 12, 2026

POLITICS

SC challenges Balen govt’s three key decisions

SC challenges Balen govt’s three key decisions

The SC has questioned several controversial decisions of Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s government, including the...

The SC has questioned several controversial decisions of Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s government, including the...

May 12, 2026

POLITICS

Rights guaranteed by Constitution still not fully implemented: Bhumika Shrestha

Rights guaranteed by Constitution still not fully implemented: Bhumika Shrestha

She said the community has remained marginalised for decades and expressed concern that even 10 years after the promulga...

She said the community has remained marginalised for decades and expressed concern that even 10 years after the promulga...

May 12, 2026

POLITICS

NC seeks clarification from PM Shah over walkout during Presidential address

NC seeks clarification from PM Shah over walkout during Presidential address

Raising the issue in the House of Representatives, NC Parliamentary Party Chief Whip Basana Thapa demanded an explanatio...

Raising the issue in the House of Representatives, NC Parliamentary Party Chief Whip Basana Thapa demanded an explanatio...

May 12, 2026

SPORTS

World Cup League 2: Scotland set 244-run target for Nepal

World Cup League 2: Scotland set 244-run target for Nepal

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Scotland posted 243 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted ove...

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Scotland posted 243 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted ove...

May 12, 2026

WORLD

Keir Starmer: British PM fighting for his political future

Keir Starmer: British PM fighting for his political future

In his first speech as prime minister on July 5, 2024, Starmer promised a government of "service" that would "tread more...

In his first speech as prime minister on July 5, 2024, Starmer promised a government of "service" that would "tread more...

May 12, 2026