Met Office predicts monsoon arrival in Nepal within a few days

Thousands of people from hundreds of settlements designated as red zones are residing in disaster-prone areas, risking life and property.

Promoters step down to sell shares as loophole in lock-in rules fuels concern

By Yagya Banjade

Insiders are resigning before share-sale restrictions end, prompting concerns over IPO practices in listed companies.

Nepal business groups face Rs27.8b claims in sweeping financial misconduct cases

By Matrika Dahal & Durga Dulal

Cases filed simultaneously in three courts target Shanker Group executives, Infinity Holdings chair Deepak Bhatta and FNCCI ex-president Shekhar Golchha over alleged securities, insurance, banking and money laundering offences.

How KP Sharma Oli rose, ruled and fell

By Ganga BC

From prison to four terms of prime minister, Oli’s career traced Nepal’s democratic contradictions — and, in the end, its limits.

Supreme Court orders a new law as Transitional Justice Act overlooks child soldiers’ issue

By Binod Ghimire

A full bench has asked the government to recognise the use of minors in armed conflict as a serious human rights violation, and ensure rehabilitation of former combatants.

How KP Sharma Oli rose, ruled and fell

By Ganga BC

From prison to four terms of prime minister, Oli’s career traced Nepal’s democratic contradictions — and, in the end, its limits.

OPINION

Nepal’s rabies vaccine crisis puts lives on the line

It’s the state’s duty to ensure that critical vaccines are always available at public health facilities.

Why the Sudan Gurung case is far from closed

By Sanitya Kalika

There is a danger that Nepal will confuse, in amnesia, the resolution of one controversy with the resolution of all controversies.

Fluent in algorithms, unprepared for statecraft

By Kanchan Jha

Prime Minister Shah’s statement sits in the record. It will be retrieved, quoted and deployed the next time Nepal asserts a position of Lipulekh, Kalapani or Limpiyadhura.

No more delay in shelter for displaced squatters

Over weeks after riverbank evictions, hundreds of families remain confined to temporary shelters without a clear resettlement plan from the government.

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Met Office predicts monsoon arrival in Nepal within a few days

Thousands of people from hundreds of settlements designated as red zones are residing in disaster-prone areas, risking life and property.

Supreme Court orders a new law as Transitional Justice Act overlooks child soldiers’ issue

A full bench has asked the government to recognise the use of minors in armed conflict as a serious human rights violation, and ensure rehabilitation of former combatants.

Iranian-American fans face uneasy World Cup as war rages

Tens of thousands of Iranian-Americans live in Los Angeles, where a distinct Diaspora often referred to as “Tehrangeles” has taken root.

Three years on, Narayani iconic bridge project yet to take shape

Only two foundation piles have been completed since the contract was awarded to Tundi Construction in June 2023, with repeated design revisions delaying progress.

Susta residents object after Indian border force enters Nepali territory

Locals said embankment construction work in Susta was disrupted after SSB officials visited the site following the prime minister’s remarks and asked workers to halt the project.

US-Iran peace memorandum could be signed on Sunday in Geneva, source says

A senior Iranian source told Reuters on Friday that the draft would waive sanctions on Iran’s oil, unfreeze billions of dollars of its funds, and require a cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including in Lebanon.

Students in remote Baglung walk up to four hours daily for school

Locals said repeated efforts to establish a secondary school within their own villages have failed due to financial constraints and lack of teacher quotas.

Seven killed in bus crash in Namobuddha, Kavre

The vehicle travelling from Banepa towards Roshi met with an accident at Selfie Danda in Namobuddha-2.

Supreme Court directs government to criminalise child soldier recruitment

In a much-awaited verdict, the top court directs the government to criminalise the use of children in armed forces and ensure rehabilitation of former child combatants.

Kathmandu, Beijing announce Foreign Minister Khanal’s China visit

A week after visiting India, Khanal heads to Beijing as Kathmandu seeks balanced ties with both neighbours.

Forest litter replaces chemical fertiliser in Arghakhanchi village

Community forest users are turning fallen leaves into compost, helping farmers cut costs, create jobs and reduce the risk of wildfires.

SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire

The record-breaking share sale underscores investors’ faith in Musk’s ventures, even as concerns persist over his corporate influence and political role.