SOCIETY

Asha Bhosle’s indelible legacy in Nepali Music

Asha Bhosle’s indelible legacy in Nepali Music

The death of legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle at the age of 92 has not only marked the end of an era in Indi...

The death of legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle at the age of 92 has not only marked the end of an era in Indi...

Apr 12, 2026

POLITICS

Education Minister Pokharel declares assets worth over Rs 241.6 million

Education Minister Pokharel declares assets worth over Rs 241.6 million

According to the statement, Pokharel owns a two-and-a-half-storey house in Kathmandu valued at Rs 40 million. He also ow...

According to the statement, Pokharel owns a two-and-a-half-storey house in Kathmandu valued at Rs 40 million. He also ow...

Apr 12, 2026

Editorial

When Regulation Fails

When Regulation Fails

Despite repeated government warnings, weak enforcement and regulatory gaps allow private schools in Nepal to continue un...

Despite repeated government warnings, weak enforcement and regulatory gaps allow private schools in Nepal to continue un...

Apr 13, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt moves to amend Public Procurement Act 2007, draft open for public feedback

Govt moves to amend Public Procurement Act 2007, draft open for public feedback

In line with Section 6(2) of the Legislation Act 2021, which requires draft bills to be made public for feedback, the Of...

In line with Section 6(2) of the Legislation Act 2021, which requires draft bills to be made public for feedback, the Of...

Apr 12, 2026

SOCIETY

Man arrested in Siraha with 19 kg cannabis while attempting to smuggle it to India

Man arrested in Siraha with 19 kg cannabis while attempting to smuggle it to India

He was travelling with the cannabis on a motorcycle and an auto-rickshaw when he was intercepted by security personnel.

He was travelling with the cannabis on a motorcycle and an auto-rickshaw when he was intercepted by security personnel.

Apr 12, 2026

POLITICS

PM Balen Shah declares Rs 14.6 million in bank deposits, cites social media as income source

PM Balen Shah declares Rs 14.6 million in bank deposits, cites social media as income source

According to the statement, Prime Minister Shah owns houses and land in Kathmandu and Dhanusha. He holds nine aanas of l...

According to the statement, Prime Minister Shah owns houses and land in Kathmandu and Dhanusha. He holds nine aanas of l...

Apr 12, 2026

SOCIETY

Media Compact signed to advance gender-responsive reporting in Nepali media

Media Compact signed to advance gender-responsive reporting in Nepali media

UN Women, in partnership with the Media Advocacy Group (MAG), has concluded a Media Compact signing ceremony in Kathmand...

UN Women, in partnership with the Media Advocacy Group (MAG), has concluded a Media Compact signing ceremony in Kathmand...

Apr 12, 2026

POLITICS

Home Minister Sudan Gurung holds Rs 43.1 million in share investments

Home Minister Sudan Gurung holds Rs 43.1 million in share investments

Home Minister Sudan Gurung has invested over Rs 43.1 million in the share market, according to property details made pub...

Home Minister Sudan Gurung has invested over Rs 43.1 million in the share market, according to property details made pub...

Apr 12, 2026

WORLD

Trump orders US Navy to block Hormuz after Iran talks fail

Trump orders US Navy to block Hormuz after Iran talks fail

US President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy on Sunday to block key Gulf sea lane the Strait of Hormuz, furious with Ir...

US President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy on Sunday to block key Gulf sea lane the Strait of Hormuz, furious with Ir...

Apr 12, 2026

ECONOMY

SC issues directive order to government to establish cooperative victim relief fund

SC issues directive order to government to establish cooperative victim relief fund

However, the justices clarified, “cooperatives cannot be made functional like the banks.”

However, the justices clarified, “cooperatives cannot be made functional like the banks.”

Apr 13, 2026