SOCIETY

CTEVT eases technical education admissions, institutes can enroll students right after SEE results

CTEVT eases technical education admissions, institutes can enroll students right after SEE results

The move comes after CTEVT introduced the “Guidelines for Entrance, Admission and Registration Procedures 2026,&rd...

The move comes after CTEVT introduced the “Guidelines for Entrance, Admission and Registration Procedures 2026,&rd...

May 08, 2026

WORLD

AI use surges globally but rich-poor divide widens, Microsoft says

AI use surges globally but rich-poor divide widens, Microsoft says

In the first quarter of 2026, 27.5 percent of people aged 15-64 in developed countries used a generative AI tool, compar...

In the first quarter of 2026, 27.5 percent of people aged 15-64 in developed countries used a generative AI tool, compar...

May 08, 2026

POLITICS

Finance Ministry begins budget talks with line ministries for FY 2026/27

Finance Ministry begins budget talks with line ministries for FY 2026/27

The Finance Ministry said consultations with the remaining ministries will continue on Tuesday.

The Finance Ministry said consultations with the remaining ministries will continue on Tuesday.

May 05, 2026

ECONOMY

Traders halt imports over MRP rule; shortages may push up prices

Traders halt imports over MRP rule; shortages may push up prices

The government began enforcing the rule on April 28, 2026, requiring all imported finished goods to carry MRP labels bef...

The government began enforcing the rule on April 28, 2026, requiring all imported finished goods to carry MRP labels bef...

May 04, 2026

SOCIETY

Nepal’s abortion law gaps draw global attention

Nepal’s abortion law gaps draw global attention

At Women Deliver 2026, Nepal’s legal progress on reproductive rights was acknowledged—but weak implementatio...

At Women Deliver 2026, Nepal’s legal progress on reproductive rights was acknowledged—but weak implementatio...

May 01, 2026

WORLD

Iran has executed 21, arrested 4,000 since start of Mideast war: UN

Iran has executed 21, arrested 4,000 since start of Mideast war: UN

Since the US-Israeli strikes sparked the war in late February, at least nine people have been executed in connection wit...

Since the US-Israeli strikes sparked the war in late February, at least nine people have been executed in connection wit...

Apr 29, 2026

Market

NICCI and NBI sign MoU to organize Nepal Business Summit 2026

NICCI and NBI sign MoU to organize Nepal Business Summit 2026

The agreement was signed at the NICCI Secretariat in Narayanchaur, Naxal, by Kunal Kayal, Vice President of NICCI, and B...

The agreement was signed at the NICCI Secretariat in Narayanchaur, Naxal, by Kunal Kayal, Vice President of NICCI, and B...

Apr 29, 2026

ECONOMY

SEBON seeks suggestions for securities market policies, sets May 29 deadline

SEBON seeks suggestions for securities market policies, sets May 29 deadline

Issuing a public notice on Wednesday, the board called for recommendations for the fiscal year 2026/27, setting May 29 a...

Issuing a public notice on Wednesday, the board called for recommendations for the fiscal year 2026/27, setting May 29 a...

Apr 29, 2026

Market

Nepal, EU call for closer cooperation in ICT sector

Nepal, EU call for closer cooperation in ICT sector

The call was made during the Nepal–EU Tech Forum 2026, organized at the European Institute for Asian Studies (EIAS...

The call was made during the Nepal–EU Tech Forum 2026, organized at the European Institute for Asian Studies (EIAS...

Apr 28, 2026

ECONOMY

SEBON Executive Director Dr Adhikari retires, path opens for chairmanship

SEBON Executive Director Dr Adhikari retires, path opens for chairmanship

Dr Adhikari joined SEBON in 2056 BS and has since built a reputation as an experienced regulator and capital market expe...

Dr Adhikari joined SEBON in 2056 BS and has since built a reputation as an experienced regulator and capital market expe...

Apr 27, 2026