POLITICS
Trade unions in civil service scrapped, unions asked to return govt. property
Trade unions in civil service scrapped, unions asked to retu...
With this, there is no existence of trade unions in the civil service from now on.
May 06, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt opens new investment avenues for pension funds
Govt opens new investment avenues for pension funds
Under the new arrangement, the Employees Provident Fund, Citizens Investment Trust, and Social Security Fund can now invest in mutual funds, private equity, and venture capital funds.
May 06, 2026
WORLD
EU prepared for 'every scenario' after Trump car tariff threat
EU prepared for 'every scenario' after Trump car tariff thre...
Trump vowed Friday to raise tariffs on EU cars and trucks from 15 to 25 percent, accusing the bloc of reneging on a trade accord struck last year -- a charge von der Leyen rejected.
May 06, 2026
Health
Govt terminates 193 office bearers under Health Ministry
Govt terminates 193 office bearers under Health Ministry
The Ministry mentioned that 193 office-bearers of the ministry have been removed in accordance with Clause 2 (1) of the Ordinance to Make Special Provisions Regarding the Removal of Public Officials, 2083 BS.
May 06, 2026
ECONOMY
Government to begin refunding victims of problematic cooperative from mid-May
Government to begin refunding victims of problematic coopera...
PCMC prioritizes refunding deposits to small depositors first
May 06, 2026
OPINION
Beyond Lipulekh: Why India and Nepal’s Civilisational Bond Will Outlast Border Frictions
Beyond Lipulekh: Why India and Nepal’s Civilisational Bond W...
Despite recurring disputes like Lipulekh, the deep civilizational, cultural, and people-to-people ties between India and Nepal ensure that their relationship remains resilient and ultimately guided by cooperation over conflict.
May 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Hikmat Singh Ayer appointed NTB acting CEO
Hikmat Singh Ayer appointed NTB acting CEO
The position fell vacant after CEO Deepak Raj Joshi was relieved of his duties following the introduction of a government ordinance. With the leadership gap, Ayer has been appointed acting CEO on the basis of seniority.
May 06, 2026
OPINION
Beyond Noise and Protest: A Diplomatic Roadmap for Nepal on Lipulekh
Beyond Noise and Protest: A Diplomatic Roadmap for Nepal on...
Nepal must move beyond routine protests and adopt a strategic, solution-oriented diplomatic approach to the Lipulekh dispute that safeguards its sovereignty while engaging India and China through structured cooperation.
May 06, 2026
WORLD
US-Iran ceasefire on brink as UAE reports attacks
US-Iran ceasefire on brink as UAE reports attacks
A day after President Donald Trump announced an operation to escort trapped vessels through the strait, Fox News quoted him as threatening that Iran would be "blown off the face of the earth" if it attacks US ships.
May 06, 2026
Editorial
A Tougher Law, A Bigger Test
A Tougher Law, A Bigger Test
Nepal’s new law strengthens DoMLI’s authority to combat financial crime through centralized and expanded investigative powers, but its success will depend on transparent and accountable enforcement.
May 06, 2026