Editorial

Growth Abroad, Gaps at Home: Nepal’s Labour Dilemma

Growth Abroad, Gaps at Home: Nepal’s Labour Dilemma

Nepal’s growing dependence on foreign employment is easing household incomes and supporting the economy, but it al...

Nepal’s growing dependence on foreign employment is easing household incomes and supporting the economy, but it al...

Apr 30, 2026

SOCIETY

616 disaster incidents reported in 15 days: 34 dead, fires most frequent

616 disaster incidents reported in 15 days: 34 dead, fires most frequent

Data released by the NDRRMA shows that 829 families were affected during the period. Disasters caused partial damage to...

Data released by the NDRRMA shows that 829 families were affected during the period. Disasters caused partial damage to...

Apr 29, 2026

SOCIETY

DRI files second case against Bikal: Rs 613.21 million in damages, wife Elina also named as accused

DRI files second case against Bikal: Rs 613.21 million in damages, wife Elina also named as accused

The DRI filed the case through the District Government Attorney’s Office at the Kathmandu District Court on Wednes...

The DRI filed the case through the District Government Attorney’s Office at the Kathmandu District Court on Wednes...

Apr 29, 2026

ECONOMY

MoF launches bi-monthly payment system for government employees

MoF launches bi-monthly payment system for government employees

The Ministry of Finance started the 15-day payments as a pilot project on Wednesday. Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle l...

The Ministry of Finance started the 15-day payments as a pilot project on Wednesday. Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle l...

Apr 30, 2026

ECONOMY

Development banks and finance companies improve their financial position in Q3

Development banks and finance companies improve their financial position in Q3

A total of eight national level development banks earned profits of Rs 5.50 billion. The growth rate in earnings of &lsq...

A total of eight national level development banks earned profits of Rs 5.50 billion. The growth rate in earnings of &lsq...

Apr 30, 2026

ECONOMY

Banks and financial institutions post impressive profits in Q3, backed by NRB’s lenient policies

Banks and financial institutions post impressive profits in Q3, backed by NRB’s lenient policies

As per the financial report unveiled by 20 commercial banks, they secured profits of Rs 49.21 billion as of the third qu...

As per the financial report unveiled by 20 commercial banks, they secured profits of Rs 49.21 billion as of the third qu...

Apr 30, 2026

ECONOMY

NEPSE warns stock brokers against issuing purchase orders exceeding collateral

NEPSE warns stock brokers against issuing purchase orders exceeding collateral

According to the new directive, trading members are prohibited from entering buy orders into the system that surpass an...

According to the new directive, trading members are prohibited from entering buy orders into the system that surpass an...

Apr 30, 2026

Entertainment

Film fraternity stages protests against ‘Lalibazar’ ban

Film fraternity stages protests against ‘Lalibazar’ ban

The demonstration comes after the Patan High Court issued an interim order on Tuesday, stopping the film’s release...

The demonstration comes after the Patan High Court issued an interim order on Tuesday, stopping the film’s release...

Apr 29, 2026

POLITICS

Mahabir Pun publicly discloses property details: Three tolas of gold, land in four locations

Mahabir Pun publicly discloses property details: Three tolas of gold, land in four locations

Pun’s permanent address is in Khurkhure Tole, Rapti Municipality-8 in Chitwan, where he has obtained his citizensh...

Pun’s permanent address is in Khurkhure Tole, Rapti Municipality-8 in Chitwan, where he has obtained his citizensh...

Apr 29, 2026

POLITICS

UN Resident Coordinator Yahia pays courtesy call on Speaker Aryal

UN Resident Coordinator Yahia pays courtesy call on Speaker Aryal

A comprehensive discussion was held at the meeting on contemporary issues such as Nepal-United Nations collaboration, yo...

A comprehensive discussion was held at the meeting on contemporary issues such as Nepal-United Nations collaboration, yo...

Apr 29, 2026