WORLD

UN says protecting children online an 'urgent priority'

UN says protecting children online an 'urgent priority'

UN rights chief Volker Turk said states had to force tech giants to embed child safety, and said child harm was the dire...

UN rights chief Volker Turk said states had to force tech giants to embed child safety, and said child harm was the dire...

May 29, 2026

ECONOMY

Budget to focus on good governance and economic revitalization

Budget to focus on good governance and economic revitalization

Laying emphasis on revitalizing the economy, boosting up confidence of the private sector, increasing capital spending a...

Laying emphasis on revitalizing the economy, boosting up confidence of the private sector, increasing capital spending a...

May 29, 2026

WORLD

'Biggest circus in town' the World Cup set for betting frenzy

'Biggest circus in town' the World Cup set for betting frenzy

Global betting revenue for the upcoming World Cup is likely to be "in excess of $50 billion", betting expert Darren Smal...

Global betting revenue for the upcoming World Cup is likely to be "in excess of $50 billion", betting expert Darren Smal...

May 29, 2026

SOCIETY

Irrigation coverage expands to 1.59 million hectares in Nepal

Irrigation coverage expands to 1.59 million hectares in Nepal

The report, citing the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, stated that of the total irrigable land, 532,...

The report, citing the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, stated that of the total irrigable land, 532,...

May 29, 2026

ECONOMY

Average daily spending of tourists down by 19 percent

Average daily spending of tourists down by 19 percent

The report shows that tourists who spent an average of USD 40.84 per day in the previous fiscal year reduced their expen...

The report shows that tourists who spent an average of USD 40.84 per day in the previous fiscal year reduced their expen...

May 29, 2026

ECONOMY

Forex update: US dollar, Japanese yen and Saudi riyal remain stable against Nepali rupee

Forex update: US dollar, Japanese yen and Saudi riyal remain stable against Nepali rupee

According to the latest foreign exchange rates published by Nepal Rastra Bank, one US dollar was being bought at Rs 152....

According to the latest foreign exchange rates published by Nepal Rastra Bank, one US dollar was being bought at Rs 152....

May 29, 2026

POLITICS

NC President Thapa calls for concentrating efforts to build inclusive and dignified nation

NC President Thapa calls for concentrating efforts to build inclusive and dignified nation

In a message delivered on the Republic Day today, he expressed the confidence that the day would install new enthusiasm...

In a message delivered on the Republic Day today, he expressed the confidence that the day would install new enthusiasm...

May 29, 2026

POLITICS

Republic gave Nepal political rights and shared identity: Prez Paudel

Republic gave Nepal political rights and shared identity: Prez Paudel

Addressing a special function organized at Tundikhel today, the President stated that the republican system has connecte...

Addressing a special function organized at Tundikhel today, the President stated that the republican system has connecte...

May 29, 2026

WORLD

'Biggest circus in town' the World Cup set for betting frenzy

'Biggest circus in town' the World Cup set for betting frenzy

The revenue will be significantly higher than the 2022 edition, partly because the quadrennial football fiesta has been...

The revenue will be significantly higher than the 2022 edition, partly because the quadrennial football fiesta has been...

May 29, 2026

SOCIETY

Students pursuing higher education in Nepal rise by 10.9 percent

Students pursuing higher education in Nepal rise by 10.9 percent

The survey shows that the management faculty accounts for the highest share of students at 50.5 percent, while agricultu...

The survey shows that the management faculty accounts for the highest share of students at 50.5 percent, while agricultu...

May 29, 2026