OPINION
Power, Patronage and the Retreat of Conscience
Power, Patronage and the Retreat of Conscience
Nepal’s democratic future depends on the courage of intellectuals to speak truthfully and the ethical commitment of leaders to resist expedience, lest moral compromise erode public life.
Apr 01, 2026
WORLD
Next days in Iran war will be 'decisive': Pentagon chief
Next days in Iran war will be 'decisive': Pentagon chief
Hegseth also revealed during a news conference -- his first in nearly two weeks -- that he had visited US troops in the Middle East over the weekend, and said that talks on ending the conflict were "gaining strength."
Apr 01, 2026
WORLD
Israel plans to occupy swathe of south Lebanon after war
Israel plans to occupy swathe of south Lebanon after war
Katz's statement was not the first Israeli declaration signalling an intention to occupy parts of the south, but it was the clearest since the Middle East war spread to Lebanon on March 2.
Apr 01, 2026
POLITICS
PM Shah’s bold agenda faces bureaucratic reality
PM Shah’s bold agenda faces bureaucratic reality
The new government’s 100-day reform plan promises ambitious legal, digital, and anti-corruption initiatives, but its success hinges on enforcement, bureaucratic capacity, and public trust.
Apr 01, 2026
OPINION
How Trump 2.0 Redefines Global Trade
How Trump 2.0 Redefines Global Trade
The chronic deficits of the US economy reveal a deeper truth: America’s consumption-driven prosperity rests on foreign supply chains, yet its political response under President Trump has been to weaponize tariffs, threatening allies and adversaries alike in a bid to sustain fragile hegemony.
Apr 01, 2026
Editorial
NC at a Crossroads: Unity or Unraveling
NC at a Crossroads: Unity or Unraveling
The Nepali Congress faces a critical moment where deepening factional divisions risk undermining its legacy, electoral relevance, and ability to act as a cohesive political force.
Apr 01, 2026
POLITICS
Govt's 100 to-do list: Various committees, task force to be formed within a month
Govt's 100 to-do list: Various committees, task force to be...
The government recently unveiled a 100-point to-do list aiming to achieve governance reform by making government work more results-oriented, measurable, and accountable. As part of enforcing this checklist unveiled on March 28 by the Balendra Shah-led government, various committees, task forces, and...
Mar 31, 2026
SOCIETY
18 int’l flights cancelled, two diverted due to bad weather
18 int’l flights cancelled, two diverted due to bad weather
Five domestic flights rerouted to Bhairahawa
Mar 31, 2026
ECONOMY
Preliminary discussions on budget begin, ministries required to implement 'checklist'
Preliminary discussions on budget begin, ministries required...
The NPC has prepared a checklist to make the budget formulation process for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27 more disciplined, results-oriented, and realistic.
Mar 31, 2026
POLITICS
Surendra Bajagain appointed as Press Coordinator for PM Shah
Surendra Bajagain appointed as Press Coordinator for PM Shah
Bajagain previously served as press coordinator when Balen was the Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City and was also part of Balen’s campaign team in Jhapa Constituency-5 during elections.
Mar 31, 2026