Nepali families paid millions to send their sons to US. They ended up in jail
By Mahesh KC In Rukum East, families are still paying the price for perilous journeys to the United States, with young men stranded in detention and parents buried under crushing debt.
Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on several demands
By Reuters Iran says Hormuz reopening hinges on US compensation, sanctions relief and an end to military threats, while Washington says it is seeking a deal to restore commercial shipping through the vital oil route.
Q&A: You can distract the public with talk of intentions for a while, but it isn’t sustainable
By Biken K Dawadi Social Activist Rakshya Bam discusses the state of the nation, dissecting the government’s response to recent communal clashes in Tarai-Madhesh, the systemic shortcomings in police riot control, and a perceived absence of empathy in urban governance.
Traders complain of policy uncertainty, poor infrastructure in EV market
By Post Report Ahead of NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026, traders raise concerns over tax changes, northern trade route disruption, and spare parts smuggling.
Insurance scheme to benefit small businesses
By Krishana Prasain New policy covers income losses and other risks faced by small retailers and service providers as report finds only 10 percent of MSMEs have insurance.
Nepali Students can now transfer academic credits between universities
By Sudeep Kaini Officials say the new framework could be especially useful for students whose education is disrupted by unforeseen circumstances.
Judicial Council to bar lawyers from direct appointment as Supreme Court justices
By Durga Dulal With four apex court vacancies and 25,000 pending cases, the council is under pressure to fill the top court’s bench while rethinking its appointment practice.
Sudurpaschim assembly spends Rs140 million but passes no bills and budget
By Arjun Shah Members say lawmaking was a priority neither for the provincial government nor the assembly.
Bardiya’s rhinos are crossing into India for water and greener pastures
By Kamal Panthi Around 20 rhinos are believed to have crossed the border over the past two years.
Indigenous voices unite for identity, rights and inclusion
By Jony Nepal Traditional dress, music and dance filled Kathmandu as indigenous communities came together to celebrate diversity and raise concerns over political representation and land rights.
‘Summer Love’ to be staged at Kantipur Theatre from Friday
By Post Report The stage adaptation turns Bhattarai’s widely read novel into a live performance.
Past outbreaks offer little lesson as Japanese encephalitis deaths rise
By Arjun Poudel Six deaths were reported in Koshi province, two in Madhesh and one in Lumbini in less than a month.
Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi refinery after kingdom signs defence pact
By Reuters Three Yemeni government sources told Reuters air defences were engaging drones launched by the Houthis towards the commercial quay and storage in the port.
Salyan exports agricultural and livestock products worth Rs2.24 billion
By Biplab Maharjan More than 54,000 households have benefited from the commercialisation of farming, helping improve livelihoods and curb migration for employment.