WORLD

Edgar Morin: France's intellectual 'grandfather' dies at 104

Edgar Morin: France's intellectual 'grandfather' dies at 104

"He is the grandfather of all French people and the memory of the last (20th) century," the left-wing Liberation newspap...

"He is the grandfather of all French people and the memory of the last (20th) century," the left-wing Liberation newspap...

Jun 01, 2026

OPINION

Nepal’s FY 2083/84 Budget: High Ambition in a Low-Capacity Trap

Nepal’s FY 2083/84 Budget: High Ambition in a Low-Capacity Trap

When nearly sixty cents of every single rupee spent by the state is hard-coded into keeping the administrative machinery...

When nearly sixty cents of every single rupee spent by the state is hard-coded into keeping the administrative machinery...

Jun 01, 2026

Editorial

New Taxes, New Struggles for Nepali Households

New Taxes, New Struggles for Nepali Households

The government's new taxes on electricity, education and healthcare risk increasing living costs for ordinary households...

The government's new taxes on electricity, education and healthcare risk increasing living costs for ordinary households...

Jun 01, 2026

Market

Ascent Summit 2026 brings together global mountaineering community in Kathmandu

Ascent Summit 2026 brings together global mountaineering community in Kathmandu

The one-day event, presented by the U.S. Embassy Nepal in partnership with the Nepal Tourism Board and Seven Summit Trek...

The one-day event, presented by the U.S. Embassy Nepal in partnership with the Nepal Tourism Board and Seven Summit Trek...

May 31, 2026

POLITICS

PM Shah's border comments referred to cross-border occupation: MoFA

PM Shah's border comments referred to cross-border occupation: MoFA

In a statement issued on Sunday in response to media queries, the MoFA said Prime Minister Shah's observation that "in s...

In a statement issued on Sunday in response to media queries, the MoFA said Prime Minister Shah's observation that "in s...

May 31, 2026

POLITICS

UML objects to PM’s border remarks, seeks clarification

UML objects to PM’s border remarks, seeks clarification

Neeraj Acharya, head of the party’s Publicity and Publications Department, said the prime minister’s stateme...

Neeraj Acharya, head of the party’s Publicity and Publications Department, said the prime minister’s stateme...

May 31, 2026

POLITICS

PM Balen's remarks on border dispute with India draws flak

PM Balen's remarks on border dispute with India draws flak

PM urged to mind dignity of his office while speaking in Parliament  While responding to lawmakers’ question...

PM urged to mind dignity of his office while speaking in Parliament  While responding to lawmakers’ question...

May 31, 2026

Market

Speakers call for responsible journalism amid rising misinformation

Speakers call for responsible journalism amid rising misinformation

At the program titled “Citizens’ Expectations: Responsible Journalism,” organized by Editors' Society...

At the program titled “Citizens’ Expectations: Responsible Journalism,” organized by Editors' Society...

May 31, 2026

ECONOMY

PM Shah pledges VAT revenue on electricity for infrastructure upgrades

PM Shah pledges VAT revenue on electricity for infrastructure upgrades

The government’s budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 introduced a five percent VAT on electricity use exceeding 50 unit...

The government’s budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 introduced a five percent VAT on electricity use exceeding 50 unit...

Jun 01, 2026

ECONOMY

3 pc VAT on private schools’ fees earmarked for inclusive education facility: FinMin Wagle

3 pc VAT on private schools’ fees earmarked for inclusive education facility: FinMin Wagle

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has urged that the proposed three percent contributions in the fees charged by private sc...

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has urged that the proposed three percent contributions in the fees charged by private sc...

May 31, 2026