WORLD
Trump's travel ban on 12 countries goes into effect early Monday
Trump's travel ban on 12 countries goes into effect early Mo...
U.S. President Donald Trump's order banning citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States goes into effect at 12:01 am ET (0401 GMT) on Monday, a move the president promulgated to protect the country from "foreign terrorists", as reported by Reuters.
Jun 09, 2025
SOCIETY
Over 140,000 vehicles older than 20 years still on roads despite govt ban
Over 140,000 vehicles older than 20 years still on roads des...
Although vehicles older than 20 years have been contributing to both air pollution and road accidents, the government continues to delay their removal. Transport entrepreneurs, on the other hand, are trying their best to avoid the enforcement of such a move. These old vehicles not only worsen pollut...
Jun 09, 2025
SOCIETY
Bhutan Watch exposes deepening Human Rights crisis in Bhutan in 2025 report
Bhutan Watch exposes deepening Human Rights crisis in Bhutan...
Bhutan Watch, a Netherlands-based independent think tank that documents human rights violations in Bhutan, has released a scathing 2025 report exposing the deepening authoritarianism, ethnic exclusion, and democratic backsliding in Bhutan. Titled The 2025 Human Rights Report on Bhutan, the dossier r...
Jun 09, 2025
Market
Forex Watch: US dollar steady at Rs 137.31 as currencies make small waves
Forex Watch: US dollar steady at Rs 137.31 as currencies mak...
The Nepal Rastra Bank rolled out today’s foreign exchange rates with the US dollar holding firm at Rs 136.71 for buying and Rs 137.31 for selling—keeping currency watchers alert but not alarmed.
Jun 09, 2025
SOCIETY
Ride-sharing guidelines to remain suspended for one month in Gandaki
Ride-sharing guidelines to remain suspended for one month in...
The Gandaki Province government has decided to postpone the enforcement of its newly introduced ride-sharing regulations by one month, following a request from the federal government. This move aims to facilitate dialogue with transport entrepreneurs who had launched nationwide protests against the...
Jun 09, 2025
SOCIETY
CIAA files corruption case against 18, including NT’s Managing Director Sangita Pahadi
CIAA files corruption case against 18, including NT’s Managi...
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed corruption cases against 18 people, including Sangita Pahadi, Managing Director (MD) of Nepal Telecom (NT).
Jun 09, 2025
Editorial
Keep Current Insurance Coverage Growth Going
Keep Current Insurance Coverage Growth Going
The steady rise in life insurance coverage in Nepal, which now stands at 47.39 percent of the population, is an impressive achievement. The Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) claimed the new milestone means that more people are now covered against unexpected risks.
Jun 09, 2025
OPINION
Nepal’s Dark Future: Blind to the Post-Labor Economy
Nepal’s Dark Future: Blind to the Post-Labor Economy
There is a risk that AI will replace millions of workers while not creating enough new jobs.
These technological and social changes are not happening in isolation. They will ripple through every part of society. Today, healthcare and housing are often tied to employment. That system will not work i...
Jun 09, 2025
SOCIETY
CIAA files case against five including NOC’s Gandaki Provincial head Chittaranjan Das on c...
CIAA files case against five including NOC’s Gandaki Provinc...
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a case against five people, including Chittaranjan Das, head of Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) at Gandaki Provincial Office, Kaski, on charges of corruption.
Jun 09, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal fall short in record chase, lose to Scotland by 2 runs in ODI thriller
Nepal fall short in record chase, lose to Scotland by 2 runs...
Nepal fell just two runs short of a record-breaking victory against Scotland in a thrilling ICC World Cup League 2 match.
Jun 09, 2025