POLITICS
Parliament deadlocked as opposition blocks budget discussions over visit visa probe
Parliament deadlocked as opposition blocks budget discussion...
Opposition parties, including the main opposition CPN (Maoist Center), have been obstructing the Parliament, demanding the formation of an investigation committee to identify thoseresponsible for the misuse of visit visas and calling for Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak to resign until the committee subm...
Jun 06, 2025
ECONOMY
BFIs still parking billions at NRB despite govt's claims of economic recovery
BFIs still parking billions at NRB despite govt's claims of...
Despite the government's claim of recent improvements in economic activities, banks and financial institutions (BFIs) continue to rely heavily on short-term monetary instruments provided by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) to manage their surplus liquidity—rather than channeling it into productive,...
Jun 06, 2025
POLITICS
CIAA files corruption case against former PM Madhav Nepal, 92 others in Patanjali land swa...
CIAA files corruption case against former PM Madhav Nepal, 9...
This case is particularly significant in Nepal’s political history. Until now, the CIAA has largely been criticised for only targeting mid- and lower-level bureaucrats. The decision to prosecute a former head of government represents a major shift and has sparked both praise and controversy.&n...
Jun 06, 2025
WORLD
US ends TPS protection for Nepal after 10 years
US ends TPS protection for Nepal after 10 years
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a notice on Thursday stating that TPS for Nepal will be fully terminated two months from now.
Jun 05, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal imports petroleum worth over Rs 16 billion through Kakarbhitta
Nepal imports petroleum worth over Rs 16 billion through Kak...
Nepal has imported petroleum products worth Rs 16.19 billion through the eastern border at Kakarbhitta in the first 10 months of the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25.
Jun 05, 2025
Market
Aloft Kathmandu marks environment day with tree plantation, trail clean-up
Aloft Kathmandu marks environment day with tree plantation,...
The Tarebhir initiative involved more than 40 associates who hiked the trail, collecting plastic waste and other litter along the way. According to the press release, this initiative combined wellness, community spirit, and environmental action, reinforcing Aloft ethos of purposeful living.
Jun 05, 2025
POLITICS, DIASPORA
Trump administration ends TPS for Nepal; August 5 deadline set for departure
Trump administration ends TPS for Nepal; August 5 deadline s...
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has formally announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepal, ending a humanitarian program that has allowed thousands of Nepalis to live and work legally in the US since the 2015 earthquake.
Jun 05, 2025
SOCIETY
DIG Ghimire new spokesperson of Nepal Police
DIG Ghimire new spokesperson of Nepal Police
Stationed at the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Secretariat, DIG Ghimire has been appointed as the spokesperson, to serve as the focal point, to communicate about the functions carried out by the Nepal Police to the media.
Jun 05, 2025
WORLD
US says NATO close to agreeing to Trump's spending demand
US says NATO close to agreeing to Trump's spending demand
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Thursday that NATO allies were close to agreeing a deal on spending ahead of a summit later this month, in a bid to satisfy US President Donald Trump's demand that it reach five percent of GDP.
Jun 05, 2025
DIASPORA, SOCIETY
US deports 140 Nepali nationals so far, more expected to arrive on Sunday
US deports 140 Nepali nationals so far, more expected to arr...
The deportations are part of a broader crackdown on undocumented immigrants under President Donald Trump’s administration, which began on January 20, 2025. Most of those deported were reportedly found to have violated US immigration laws, including entering the country illegally or overstaying...
Jun 05, 2025