POLITICS
Diplomatic efforts on to remove tea export obstacles: Foreign Minister Khanal
Diplomatic efforts on to remove tea export obstacles: Foreig...
A delegation headed by FNCCI Chair Anjan Shrestha on Thursday asked Minister Khanal to take initiatives to resolve through diplomatic means the obstacles faced in exporting Nepali-produced tea to India.
Jun 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Moderate rainfall likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki
Moderate rainfall likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki
Partly cloudy conditions are likely over the hilly region of Lumbini Province and the Tarai region of Madhesh Province, while the weather in the remaining Tarai regions is expected to remain mainly fair.
Jun 19, 2026
WORLD
Ukraine sets Moscow refinery ablaze in biggest attack in years
Ukraine sets Moscow refinery ablaze in biggest attack in yea...
At least 17 people were wounded in the strikes, which also set a shopping centre and apartment building ablaze, authorities said.
Jun 19, 2026
OPINION
Nepal’s Shifting State-Citizen Compact
Nepal’s Shifting State-Citizen Compact
Nepal’s governance journey reflects citizens’ evolving expectations—from access and convenience to responsive, citizen-centred service delivery.
Jun 19, 2026
WORLD
Subs send Swiss to World Cup rout of Bosnia-Herzegovina
Subs send Swiss to World Cup rout of Bosnia-Herzegovina
The result gave the Swiss a strong chance of reaching the knockout round as one of the top two teams in Group B.
Jun 19, 2026
OPINION
The Missing Value in Nepal’s Tourism Boom
The Missing Value in Nepal’s Tourism Boom
Despite a sharp rebound in tourist arrivals, Nepal’s tourism sector is generating little additional value per visitor, exposing a hidden decline in real earnings amid rising costs and highlighting the need to shift from a volume-driven to a value-driven tourism strategy.
Jun 19, 2026
SPORTS
Horror injury overshadows Canada's first World Cup win
Horror injury overshadows Canada's first World Cup win
A Jonathan David hat-trick, one apiece form Cyle Larin and Nathan Saliba as well as a Qatar own goal sealed a momentous victory for the Canadians, who now need only a draw against Switzerland in their final match to finish top of the group.
Jun 19, 2026
Editorial
Bringing Discipline Back to Tribhuvan University
Bringing Discipline Back to Tribhuvan University
Tribhuvan University’s move to recall study leave defaulters marks a long-overdue push to restore accountability in a system weakened by years of poor enforcement and institutional neglect.
Jun 19, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB tightens rules on promoter share transactions in BFIs
NRB tightens rules on promoter share transactions in BFIs
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has made it mandatory to disclose details of buyers and sellers of promoters’ shares of banks and financial institutions (BFIs) if the transaction amount is more than five percent of the company’s paid-up capital or worth Rs 2.5 million.
Jun 18, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal’s economy struggles internally despite external gains
Nepal’s economy struggles internally despite external gains
Although Nepal’s latest macroeconomic report has shown a shiny outlook in its external sector indicators, the internal macroeconomic indicators post a bleak picture.
Jun 18, 2026