OPINION

Gendered Experiences of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Nepal

Gendered Experiences of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Nepal

Sexual violence against women has become so normalised that it no longer shocks society. In contrast, sexual violence ag...

Sexual violence against women has become so normalised that it no longer shocks society. In contrast, sexual violence ag...

Feb 27, 2026

Editorial

From Retail Loans to Real Growth

From Retail Loans to Real Growth

Nepal Rastra Bank is shifting credit from consumption to production, aiming to boost jobs, exports, and long-term econom...

Nepal Rastra Bank is shifting credit from consumption to production, aiming to boost jobs, exports, and long-term econom...

Feb 27, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepal’s public debt hits Rs 2.858 trillion, reaches nearly 47% of GDP

Nepal’s public debt hits Rs 2.858 trillion, reaches nearly 47% of GDP

In the first seven months of Fiscal Year 2025/26, the country’s total debt increased by Rs 184.93 billion. 

In the first seven months of Fiscal Year 2025/26, the country’s total debt increased by Rs 184.93 billion. 

Feb 27, 2026

SOCIETY

SC orders release of NCP (Majority) leader Dharmendra Bastola

SC orders release of NCP (Majority) leader Dharmendra Bastola

Bastola had been arrested by police on charges of being involved in activities aimed at boycotting the House of Represen...

Bastola had been arrested by police on charges of being involved in activities aimed at boycotting the House of Represen...

Feb 26, 2026

POLITICS

Gagan Thapa invites UML, NCP and RSP to joint platform for five-year plan debate

Gagan Thapa invites UML, NCP and RSP to joint platform for five-year plan debate

“Let CPN-UML come, let Maoists (now NCP) come, let Rastriya Swatantra Party come. Let us sit on the same stage, st...

“Let CPN-UML come, let Maoists (now NCP) come, let Rastriya Swatantra Party come. Let us sit on the same stage, st...

Feb 26, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt disburses Rs 6.30 billion for farm insurance subsidies in 12 years

Govt disburses Rs 6.30 billion for farm insurance subsidies in 12 years

The records with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development show that the amount was provided in premium subs...

The records with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development show that the amount was provided in premium subs...

Feb 27, 2026

SOCIETY

Three flights diverted due to strong winds, Qatar Airways and Air India overshoot

Three flights diverted due to strong winds, Qatar Airways and Air India overshoot

Three aircraft were diverted because of high wind speeds. Malindo Air was diverted to Bhairahawa, Air India Express to V...

Three aircraft were diverted because of high wind speeds. Malindo Air was diverted to Bhairahawa, Air India Express to V...

Feb 26, 2026

ECONOMY

NOC imports 173,800 LPG cylinders in a day to boost supply during elections

NOC imports 173,800 LPG cylinders in a day to boost supply during elections

Managing Director Chandika Prasad Bhatta said the NOC on Tuesday imported the largest quantity of the Liquefied Petroleu...

Managing Director Chandika Prasad Bhatta said the NOC on Tuesday imported the largest quantity of the Liquefied Petroleu...

Feb 27, 2026

ECONOMY

NAC reports notable improvement in passenger numbers and revenue

NAC reports notable improvement in passenger numbers and revenue

During this period, the NAC's total revenue has increased by about seven percent, while the number of passengers has inc...

During this period, the NAC's total revenue has increased by about seven percent, while the number of passengers has inc...

Feb 26, 2026

SOCIETY

Health ministry sets deadline for listing those injured in Gen Z movement

Health ministry sets deadline for listing those injured in Gen Z movement

The ministry warned that if the required details of those receiving treatment at various health institutions are not sub...

The ministry warned that if the required details of those receiving treatment at various health institutions are not sub...

Feb 26, 2026