OPINION
Non-alignment in an era of multi-polarity
Non-alignment in an era of multi-polarity
The fundamental principle of any foreign policy is to pursue interests of the country free from external interference. Nepal’s foreign policy of judging every issue “without fear or favor” on its merits has given it broader choices and options to constructively remain engaged with...
Aug 13, 2025
Editorial
Stop Organ Trade Before More Lives Are Stolen Away
Stop Organ Trade Before More Lives Are Stolen Away
Awareness among the poor and desperate, who are often in search of a handful of cash, can play a significant role in reducing victimisation by kidney racketeers.
Aug 13, 2025
WORLD
Taylor Swift announces 12th album for 'pre pre-order'
Taylor Swift announces 12th album for 'pre pre-order'
US popstar Taylor Swift announced her 12th album, titled "The Life of a Showgirl," for "pre pre-order" just after midnight Tuesday in posts on her website.
Aug 12, 2025
WORLD
Families mourn 40 years since deadly Japan Airlines crash
Families mourn 40 years since deadly Japan Airlines crash
Family members of victims in the world's deadliest single-aircraft accident hiked Tuesday to the mountainous site in Japan where the plane went down, as the country marked 40 years since the tragedy that killed 520 people.
Aug 12, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB selects Nepal’s 10 large banks for loan portfolio review
NRB selects Nepal’s 10 large banks for loan portfolio review
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), in a bid to carry out full auditing of loan portfolios as per the recommendation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has selected 10 large banks based on their financial health as of mid-April this year.
Aug 12, 2025
WORLD
Trump says plans to test out Putin as Europe engages Ukraine
Trump says plans to test out Putin as Europe engages Ukraine
Trump has invited his Russian counterpart to Alaska on Friday -- the first face-to-face meeting between the two countries' presidents since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 -- while criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for rejecting territorial concessions.
Aug 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepal grants legal recognition to occupational diseases
Nepal grants legal recognition to occupational diseases
The Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security has published an official list of such diseases in the Nepal Gazette under the Labour Regulations, 2075.
Aug 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Chicken anemia virus detected in Chitwan poultry farms
Chicken anemia virus detected in Chitwan poultry farms
According to Dr. Bijay Kumar Shrestha, head of the NADIL, Chitwan, the disease has been observed in chickens in Chitwan and neighboring districts.
Aug 12, 2025
POLITICS
No more barbs: Madhav Nepal, Jhalanath Khanal call a truce
No more barbs: Madhav Nepal, Jhalanath Khanal call a truce
On Monday morning, a discussion was held at the party’s central office in Aloknagar, Kathmandu, attended by Nepal, Khanal and other leaders. The agreement was reached during this meeting, according to Unified Socialist leader Damodar Aryal.
Aug 12, 2025
SOCIETY
TIA stops issuing visitor passes for International Terminal
TIA stops issuing visitor passes for International Terminal
The notice stated that facilities remain in place to assist elderly passengers, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, and minors through a dedicated help desk. Passengers requiring special assistance, such as wheelchairs, will be facilitated with the help of respective airlines.
Aug 12, 2025