SOCIETY

Environment and climate overshadowed as economy takes priority

Environment and climate overshadowed as economy takes priority

Experts say the government’s recently announced budget—focused on economic growth—has sidelined issues...

Experts say the government’s recently announced budget—focused on economic growth—has sidelined issues...

Jun 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Heat wave alert issued for 14 districts as temperatures cross 40°C

Heat wave alert issued for 14 districts as temperatures cross 40°C

The MFD called for precautionary measures in 14 districts and advised people in another seven districts to closely monit...

The MFD called for precautionary measures in 14 districts and advised people in another seven districts to closely monit...

Jun 05, 2026

WORLD

North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff assessed the site as a uranium enrichment plant and said it was closely coordi...

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff assessed the site as a uranium enrichment plant and said it was closely coordi...

Jun 05, 2026

WORLD

Israel top court strikes down ban on ICRC prison visits

Israel top court strikes down ban on ICRC prison visits

In its judgement issued on Wednesday, the court found that the government had not offered sufficient justification for t...

In its judgement issued on Wednesday, the court found that the government had not offered sufficient justification for t...

Jun 05, 2026

WORLD

Sudan, DR Congo top world's most neglected crises: Norway aid group

Sudan, DR Congo top world's most neglected crises: Norway aid group

Sudan, which since 2023 has been ravaged by a bloody conflict between two rival generals competing for power, has more t...

Sudan, which since 2023 has been ravaged by a bloody conflict between two rival generals competing for power, has more t...

Jun 05, 2026

OPINION

Nepal’s Wildfire Challenge: Why Prevention Must Come Before Response

Nepal’s Wildfire Challenge: Why Prevention Must Come Before Response

This year, meteorologists have predicted below-average rainfall and above-average temperatures, with precipitation likel...

This year, meteorologists have predicted below-average rainfall and above-average temperatures, with precipitation likel...

Jun 05, 2026

POLITICS

Lamichhane holds unannounced meeting with US envoy Sergio Gor in New Delhi

Lamichhane holds unannounced meeting with US envoy Sergio Gor in New Delhi

Gor, a close confidant of US President Donald J. Trump, is no stranger to the RSP leadership. He visited Nepal in April...

Gor, a close confidant of US President Donald J. Trump, is no stranger to the RSP leadership. He visited Nepal in April...

Jun 05, 2026

OPINION

DPT Technology and China’s Innovation Journey: Lessons for Nepal’s Digital Future

DPT Technology and China’s Innovation Journey: Lessons for Nepal’s Digital Future

As the global economy becomes increasingly digital, countries that fail to invest in innovation risk being left behind.

As the global economy becomes increasingly digital, countries that fail to invest in innovation risk being left behind.

Jun 05, 2026

Editorial

Asset Probe That Spares the Powerful

Asset Probe That Spares the Powerful

The credibility of Nepal’s asset investigation commission is weakened by exemptions that appear to shield powerful...

The credibility of Nepal’s asset investigation commission is weakened by exemptions that appear to shield powerful...

Jun 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Missing Everest support Sherpa rescued alive after five days

Missing Everest support Sherpa rescued alive after five days

Information Officer of the Department of Tourism, Himal Gautam, said that Sherpa, who had been missing since May 30, was...

Information Officer of the Department of Tourism, Himal Gautam, said that Sherpa, who had been missing since May 30, was...

Jun 04, 2026