Tourism surge spills into security concerns along Nepal border towns

By Manoj Paudel, Bhawani Bhatta, Rupa Gahatraj, Shankar Acharya, Shiva Puri & Madhav Dhungana

Rowdy behaviour, cross-border crime and weak monitoring along the open border are posing growing challenges for local authorities in border districts.

Supreme Court rift deepens as officials snub acting Chief Justice Malla’s order

By Durga Dulal

Sapana Pradhan Malla ordered the court administration to register a writ petition challenging the recommendation of Manoj Sharma as chief justice, but court administration refused to act.

Prime Minister Shah posts ‘say cheese,’ DDC smiles, some frown

By Krishana Prasain

Prime Minister’s social media endorsement sends sales soaring, reviving interest in a traditional Himalayan product and offering fresh hope to Nepal’s struggling dairy sector.

Does NSL expansion signal revival—or disruption—for Nepali football?

By Nayak Paudel

New format aims to modernise Nepali football, but uncertainty surrounds player contracts and domestic calendar.

EXCLUSIVE: Nepal faces black listing warning as anti-money laundering reforms stall

By Matrika Dahal

A confidential briefing note prepared by APG Secretariat, and obtained by Kantipur, describes Nepal’s progress as disappointing and warns that the September 2026 review will be the decisive moment.

Does NSL expansion signal revival—or disruption—for Nepali football?

By Nayak Paudel

New format aims to modernise Nepali football, but uncertainty surrounds player contracts and domestic calendar.

OPINION

A case for better regulation of parliamentary reporting

News reporting must be protected from those who would turn it into a circus, but it must never be silenced.

Powerful governments and independent courts are prerequisites for a healthy democracy

By Chandrakishore

When the court becomes an echo of power, the final moral contract between citizen and state begins to break.

The case for pricing climate risks now

By Abiral Khatri

Rising climate shocks are silently erasing up to 2 percent of Nepal’s GDP every year.

The hard road to Nepali Congress reform

Perhaps it’s not a bad idea for Congress leaders who resist change to go their own separate way.

VISUAL STORIES

Where red forests bloom: Spring at Ghorepani and Poon Hill

The week in five photos

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The week in four photos

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The movie captures the unspoken tensions of Nepali family life with unusual tenderness and honesty.

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Does NSL expansion signal revival—or disruption—for Nepali football?

New format aims to modernise Nepali football, but uncertainty surrounds player contracts and domestic calendar.

Nepal seek one more win at home before travelling for remaining two tri-series

Nepal climbed to the fifth position in League-2 after defeating Scotland by six wickets. The Rhinos have a match with the USA remaining before they head to the Netherlands in July.

Tourism surge spills into security concerns along Nepal border towns

Rowdy behaviour, cross-border crime and weak monitoring along the open border are posing growing challenges for local authorities in border districts.

Supreme Court rift deepens as officials snub acting Chief Justice Malla’s order

Sapana Pradhan Malla ordered the court administration to register a writ petition challenging the recommendation of Manoj Sharma as chief justice, but court administration refused to act.

EXCLUSIVE: Nepal faces black listing warning as anti-money laundering reforms stall

A confidential briefing note prepared by APG Secretariat, and obtained by Kantipur, describes Nepal’s progress as disappointing and warns that the September 2026 review will be the decisive moment.

Even moderate rain washes away diversions on BP Highway

Drivers and passengers say journeys that once took three hours now often take twice as long due to recurring disruptions.

Delhi coach Badani lauds role model Starc

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Pakistan hands US revised Iranian proposal for ending war

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Health screening of Nepali workers conducted through authorised institutions, says Malaysia

Embassy says 36 listed health facilities are approved to carry out medical tests and collect additional service fees under bilateral labour agreement.

Nepal beat Scotland by six wickets to climb to fifth in League 2

Century partnership between Ishan Pandey and Rohit Paudel guides Nepal to 195-run chase as Sandeep Lamichhane becomes fastest to 150 ODI wickets.

Officiating Chief Justice Malla orders registration of writ against chief justice recommendation amid growing controversy

Nepal Bar Association questions non-compliance with court order as dispute over Constitutional Council decision reaches Parliament.

Prime Minister Shah posts ‘say cheese,’ DDC smiles, some frown

Prime Minister’s social media endorsement sends sales soaring, reviving interest in a traditional Himalayan product and offering fresh hope to Nepal’s struggling dairy sector.