POLITICS

NC's 'root campaign' on active membership update begins

NC's 'root campaign' on active membership update begins

NC President Gagan Kumar Thapa opened the campaign by updating his membership in Kathmandu Metropolitan City-30. 

NC President Gagan Kumar Thapa opened the campaign by updating his membership in Kathmandu Metropolitan City-30. 

Apr 15, 2026

ECONOMY

Second Economic Survey begins today

Second Economic Survey begins today

The economic survey beginning today will be completed by the third week of June, and almost 5,000 personnel have been mo...

The economic survey beginning today will be completed by the third week of June, and almost 5,000 personnel have been mo...

Apr 15, 2026

WORLD

Ships exit Gulf from Iran despite US blockade: tracker

Ships exit Gulf from Iran despite US blockade: tracker

They were among at least four Iran-linked vessels that used the route after Washington's blockade came into effect at 14...

They were among at least four Iran-linked vessels that used the route after Washington's blockade came into effect at 14...

Apr 15, 2026

WORLD

Mideast war revs up electric car demand in Asia

Mideast war revs up electric car demand in Asia

Asian nations have been particularly hard hit due to a sharp fall in the crude shipments they rely on -- and have few al...

Asian nations have been particularly hard hit due to a sharp fall in the crude shipments they rely on -- and have few al...

Apr 15, 2026

WORLD

IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast on Mideast war

IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast on Mideast war

The global economy is set to grow by 3.1 percent this year, said the International Monetary Fund in its World Economic O...

The global economy is set to grow by 3.1 percent this year, said the International Monetary Fund in its World Economic O...

Apr 15, 2026

OPINION

To Minister Pokharel: Good Intent, But Reform Needs Depth

To Minister Pokharel: Good Intent, But Reform Needs Depth

A well-intentioned ban on bridge courses and entrance prep risks backfiring by targeting symptoms rather than the deeper...

A well-intentioned ban on bridge courses and entrance prep risks backfiring by targeting symptoms rather than the deeper...

Apr 15, 2026

Editorial

From Promise to Pause

From Promise to Pause

Missed anti-corruption deadlines and opaque asset disclosures are eroding public trust in governance and exposing deep s...

Missed anti-corruption deadlines and opaque asset disclosures are eroding public trust in governance and exposing deep s...

Apr 15, 2026

POLITICS

Washington Watch: US reports flag Nepal’s new political order and China ties

Washington Watch: US reports flag Nepal’s new political order and China ties

According to the report, the RSP’s clear majority victory reflects what it terms a “rejection of established...

According to the report, the RSP’s clear majority victory reflects what it terms a “rejection of established...

Apr 14, 2026

POLITICS

National commitment: Target to reach global market via India’s waterways and China’s seaports

National commitment: Target to reach global market via India’s waterways and China’s seaports

The government has invited political parties and stakeholders to provide feedback and suggestions on the draft by April...

The government has invited political parties and stakeholders to provide feedback and suggestions on the draft by April...

Apr 15, 2026

POLITICS

National commitment: 1.5 million jobs to be created in five years

National commitment: 1.5 million jobs to be created in five years

The government led by Prime Minister Balen Shah has unveiled an ambitious target to create 1.5 million jobs within the c...

The government led by Prime Minister Balen Shah has unveiled an ambitious target to create 1.5 million jobs within the c...

Apr 14, 2026