ECONOMY
Monetary policy review: NRB to boost credit flow to productive sector
Monetary policy review: NRB to boost credit flow to producti...
Presenting the mid-term review of the Monetary Policy for 2025/26 on Tuesday, the central bank introduced revisions to the mandatory minimum credit ratio that Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs) must maintain for priority sectors.
Feb 26, 2026
WORLD
India's Modi lands in Israel to 'strengthen cooperation'
India's Modi lands in Israel to 'strengthen cooperation'
"Our nations share a robust and multifaceted strategic partnership," Modi said in a statement before leaving New Delhi, adding that he will address the Knesset, Israel's parliament, later on Thursday.
Feb 26, 2026
WORLD
Trump tries to reset presidency in State of the Union speech
Trump tries to reset presidency in State of the Union speech
Trump sought to paint a rosy picture of his achievements in his longest-ever speech to Congress -- and despite branding Democrats "crazy" the Republican president largely struck a measured tone.
Feb 26, 2026
Interview
‘Clean Air Can Become a Powerful Metric of National Success’
‘Clean Air Can Become a Powerful Metric of National Success’
Developing countries deserve clean air. We must stop waiting for someone else to solve the problem. Change begins with awareness, public demand, government response, and collaboration.
Feb 26, 2026
OPINION
Rethinking Constitutional Amendment – The Why and the How
Rethinking Constitutional Amendment – The Why and the How
Members of Parliament (MPs), experts in constitutional law, economics, human rights, politics, development, planning, natural resources, demography, and gender—it could have produced a better constitution in less than a year.
Feb 26, 2026
SOCIETY
Tourist vehicles must obtain permit two days before election
Tourist vehicles must obtain permit two days before election
The arrangement has been outlined in the Vehicle Permit Procedures, 2082 issued by the EC. The provision allows the operation of tourist vehicles on election day, noting that neither domestic nor international flights will be suspended.
Feb 26, 2026
POLITICS
Reviving Villages, Reimagining Work
Reviving Villages, Reimagining Work
Nepal’s path to sustainable development lies not in exporting its youth, but in transforming traditional skills and local enterprise into engines of dignified employment at home.
Feb 26, 2026
SOCIETY
Army implementing integrated security plan for HoR polls
Army implementing integrated security plan for HoR polls
According to Nepali Army Spokesperson Brigadier General Rajaram Basnet, the necessary preparations have been completed by conducting election-focused training and joint exercises.
Feb 25, 2026
POLITICS
Amnesty move for alleged perpetrators of arson and lootings during Gen Z unrest triggers p...
Amnesty move for alleged perpetrators of arson and lootings...
he government is said to be considering withdrawing cases against more than 40 alleged perpetrators, even though the commission formed to investigate the Gen Z Movement has yet to submit its report and uncertainty remains over who will form the next government.
Feb 25, 2026
SOCIETY
MWCSW stresses implementation of national policy against trafficking
MWCSW stresses implementation of national policy against tra...
Minister Shrestha underscored the need for effective implementation of the policy now that it has been introduced.
Feb 25, 2026