DIASPORA

Shiwakoti elected president of Asia’s leading election watchdog network

Shiwakoti elected president of Asia’s leading election watchdog network

Shiwakoti was elected by a competitive vote at ANFREL's General Assembly held recently in Bangkok.  

Shiwakoti was elected by a competitive vote at ANFREL's General Assembly held recently in Bangkok.  

5 days ago

WORLD

Airlines say taxes and rules bigger worry than Mideast war

Airlines say taxes and rules bigger worry than Mideast war

Despite hand-wringing over the risk that travellers will baulk at paying higher fares, the ongoing war did not appear to...

Despite hand-wringing over the risk that travellers will baulk at paying higher fares, the ongoing war did not appear to...

5 days ago

WORLD

World facing increased nuclear risk, researchers warn

World facing increased nuclear risk, researchers warn

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said the world's nuclear powers had an estimated total of 12,187 wa...

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said the world's nuclear powers had an estimated total of 12,187 wa...

5 days ago

WORLD

US strikes Iran after Apache helicopter downing, tensions escalate across region

US strikes Iran after Apache helicopter downing, tensions escalate across region

Following the strikes, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of retaliation, saying no attack would go &ld...

Following the strikes, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of retaliation, saying no attack would go &ld...

5 days ago

WORLD

Israel's permanent state of war comes with economic, social costs

Israel's permanent state of war comes with economic, social costs

The total cost of the series of interconnected regional conflicts that began with Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7,...

The total cost of the series of interconnected regional conflicts that began with Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7,...

5 days ago

OPINION

A Budget for Transformation—or Another Missed Opportunity?

A Budget for Transformation—or Another Missed Opportunity?

Nepal's 2026/27 budget combines ambitious economic reforms and governance measures with a strong pro-growth agenda, but...

Nepal's 2026/27 budget combines ambitious economic reforms and governance measures with a strong pro-growth agenda, but...

5 days ago

Editorial

Powering Nepal's EV Future

Powering Nepal's EV Future

Nepal's electric vehicle ambitions will succeed only if the country rapidly expands its charging infrastructure to match...

Nepal's electric vehicle ambitions will succeed only if the country rapidly expands its charging infrastructure to match...

5 days ago

SOCIETY

Government to reopen royal massacre file

Government to reopen royal massacre file

Sudan Gurung reappointed home minister, Pun gets Ministry of Innovation

Sudan Gurung reappointed home minister, Pun gets Ministry of Innovation

6 days ago

ECONOMY

General people hard hit by soaring prices, inflation jumps to 5.04 pc from 4.47 pc in a month

General people hard hit by soaring prices, inflation jumps to 5.04 pc from 4.47 pc in a month

Inflation rate in May records 16 months high 

Inflation rate in May records 16 months high 

5 days ago

Market

Inclusive lawmaking requires strong public participation: parliamentary committee chair Sherchanda

Inclusive lawmaking requires strong public participation: parliamentary committee chair Sherchanda

Handing over the report, ACORAB Director Siromani Dhungana highlighted the organization’s long-running initiative...

Handing over the report, ACORAB Director Siromani Dhungana highlighted the organization’s long-running initiative...

6 days ago