National
Budget allocates Rs3.63 billion for labour sector, focuses on safer foreign employment and skills development
By Hom Karki Government announces zero-cost migration measures, remittance investment schemes, rescue support for stranded workers and programmes for returnee migrants.
Gen Z leaders welcome budget support measures for victims but stress urgent implementation
By Daya Dudraj Government announces financial assistance for martyrs’ families, free treatment and monthly allowances for injured, along with entrepreneurship and rehabilitation programmes.
Budget offers 10-year tax holiday for cinema halls outside major cities, film sector welcomes move
By Post Report Government’s tax exemption for new cinema halls outside metropolitan and sub-metropolitan areas draws mixed response as stakeholders welcome expansion but note gaps in broader film infrastructure plans.
Government announces Vision Kathmandu 2040 with integrated urban infrastructure plan
By Post Report Budget outlines long-term plan featuring flyovers, underpasses, river corridor development, waste management reforms and shift to electric public transport in Kathmandu Valley.
Airbus, Tribhuvan University sign MoU to strengthen aerospace education in Nepal
By Post Report Partnership will focus on research, training, curriculum development and industry exposure in aviation and digital technologies.
Bridge project in Rautahat becomes symbol of delay and neglect
By Shiva Puri Nine years after construction began on a vital bridge, residents are still risking their lives crossing the river.
Everest spring climbing season sets new record with 1,008 successful summits
By Suraj Kunwar Nepal says the 2026 season saw the highest number of successful ascents, climbing permits and royalty collections in the mountain’s history.
Government setting legal measures to downsize bureaucracy
By Rajesh Mishra & Durga Dulal A proposed one-time provision in the draft law could force more than 10,000 civil servants into retirement as the government moves to downsize and restructure the bureaucracy.
Long hours, low pay and fading pride: Disquiet in lower ranks of Nepal Police
By Gaurav Pokharel Nepal Police faces a growing morale crisis as low-ranking personnel complain of poor conditions, shrinking respect and widening internal inequality.
Why Nepal cannot easily ignore NHRC’s Gen Z crackdown recommendations
By Durga Dulal Former NHRC member says the commission’s report carries full legal and constitutional weight both inside Nepal and internationally.
Nepal moves to open competition for ambassadorial appointments
By Anil Giri Foreign ministry will screen applicants against set eligibility criteria and prepare a shortlist for Cabinet approval.
Pokhara metropolis continues demolition of encroached structures
By Deepak Pariyar Local authorities remove illegal buildings to widen road, targeting unions, clubs and community offices after expiry of final notice period.
UN to honour fallen peacekeepers, including two from Nepal
By Post Report Secretary-General António Guterres will lead tributes at UN Headquarters, awarding posthumous medals to 68 peacekeepers and calling for stronger investment in peacekeeping operations.
NHRC finds organised misuse of technology during September protests
By Daya Dudraj AI-generated content, fake police social media pages and hacked school digital platforms were used to spread misinformation and mobilise protesters, according to the commission’s report.
Government investment in public enterprises rises 13 percent, dividend returns decline
By Sajana Baral Economic Survey says 16 of Nepal’s 45 public enterprises are operating at a loss, with Nepal Airlines posting the highest accumulated losses.
Economic Survey shows falling enrollment in community schools and rapid growth in public health facilities
By Sudeep Kaini Nepal currently has 35,951 schools. Of these, 25,623 are community schools, 8,941 are institutional institutions, and 1,387 operate under traditional or religious frameworks.
Can a ‘dog hostel’ solve Nepal’s stray dog problem? Baglung is trying
By Prakash Baral Baglung Municipality houses stray dogs in a dedicated shelter while expanding rabies vaccination and registration drives.
Nepal rights commission holds Oli, his ministers responsible for September violence
By Durga Dulal & Rajesh Mishra Commission recommends action against former prime minister KP Sharma Oli, former ministers and security chiefs. Calls for retrospective legislation and special court to prosecute rights violations.
Nepal seeks bids from consultants to prepare DPR for Kathmandu Valley electric rail project
By Anil Giri The railroad will link Narayan Gopal Chowk, Chabahil, Koteshwar, Satdobato, Ratnapark in a loop returning to Narayan Gopal Chowk.
NHRC recommends action against Oli, Lekhak, Gurung over Gen Z protest rights violations
By Post Report Commission seeks departmental action against serving police chiefs, blacklisting of former security heads, and wider accountability over September unrest.