Registrar vacancies delay budget approvals at major universities
By Sudeep Kaini More than a month into the new fiscal year, lack of spending authorisation hampers work.
IMF mission chief Sarwat Jahan: Nepal’s economy became more stable in last four years
By Sangam Prasain IMF mission chief says Nepal has strengthened its economic buffers and institutions after years of shocks, but must now focus on private investment, job creation and inclusive growth.
An ever-booming Nepali diaspora is being served by severely understaffed missions
By Rajesh Mishra Heavy consular workloads are keeping diplomats busy with routine services instead of trade, investment and economic diplomacy.
Karnali villagers wait for a border fair they cannot afford to miss
By Krishna Prasad Gautam Many residents of Nepal’s remote northern frontier depend on seasonal Chinese markets for cheaper food and daily essentials. There’s no certainty over whether, or when, such fairs would be held this year.
Kiran Thapa Magar sworn in as Bagmati chief minister, forms seven-member Cabinet
By Subash Bidari Thapa Magar takes charge after a prolonged political tussle.
Full or constitutional? Supreme Court split over bench for asset probe case
By Durga Dulal Nepal Bar Association objects to moving the case from a three-justice full bench to the constitutional bench, raising questions over judicial procedure and bench selection.
Blocked roads delay relief for Rolpa landslide victims
By Kashiram Dangi Supplies collected by various organisations remain stranded along the route to Kotalbara, a week after 13 people were killed.
Bhutan proposes Topgay as next SAARC secretary general
By Anil Giri Member states may discuss his nomination at a SAARC meeting on September 25 in New York
Russian ballistic missiles kill 12 in Ukraine’s Kyiv, spark fires
By Reuters The Russian defence ministry said Moscow attacked Kyiv and the surrounding region with airstrikes and drones, hitting facilities producing drone components, a military depot and a logistics hub, as well as other targets.
Prince Harry and Meghan to move back to Britain, media reports say
By Reuters It was not long before cracks in their relationship with the rest of the royal family began to emerge. Two years later in March 2020, they announced they would step down from official duties and move to the US.
Rice transplanting improves on last year’s pace
By Prakriti Dahal Transplanting has reached 97.48 percent, up from 94 percent last year, with Madhesh making the biggest gain and officials expecting higher production.
Dharma Gautam on BP Koirala's enduring legacy
By Shrinkhala Chand Thakuri Writer Gautam recalls Koirala’s influence on his reading, writing, and political thinking—and the memories behind his new book ‘BP Ra Bidrohka Ti Din’.
Why is Deuba embracing the Hindu agenda he once blocked?
By Kul Chandra Neupane Analysts argue the move reflects the former Congress president’s desperate bid to reclaim relevance, not a genuine shift in values.
Teen goes viral after asking ex-PM Dahal to fix her village bridge
By Mahesh KC Sadiksha Oli’s video appeal to “Prachanda Baje” has garnered more than 1.3 million views, while her drone footage of cattle and mushrooms has also captivated viewers.