WORLD

Man pleads guilty in Austria to plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert

Man pleads guilty in Austria to plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert

Three dates in Swift's record-breaking "Eras" tour were cancelled in the summer of 2024 after authorities warned of the...

Three dates in Swift's record-breaking "Eras" tour were cancelled in the summer of 2024 after authorities warned of the...

Apr 28, 2026

WORLD

ICC orders $8.5mn compensation for victims of Malian war criminal

ICC orders $8.5mn compensation for victims of Malian war criminal

The court said it had awarded "collective community-based reparations ... focused on rehabilitation" and "symbolic and s...

The court said it had awarded "collective community-based reparations ... focused on rehabilitation" and "symbolic and s...

Apr 29, 2026

WORLD

Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal

Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal

Iran has blockaded the waterway -- a vital conduit for oil and gas shipments -- since the start of the US-Israeli offens...

Iran has blockaded the waterway -- a vital conduit for oil and gas shipments -- since the start of the US-Israeli offens...

Apr 29, 2026

OPINION

Nepal's Education Policy Crisis

Nepal's Education Policy Crisis

Dismantling bridge courses without replacing it does not solve the problem of educational inequality. It deepens it.

Dismantling bridge courses without replacing it does not solve the problem of educational inequality. It deepens it.

Apr 29, 2026

Editorial

Growth Without Momentum

Growth Without Momentum

Nepal’s economy faces deep structural weaknesses and slowing growth, but with decisive reforms and effective execu...

Nepal’s economy faces deep structural weaknesses and slowing growth, but with decisive reforms and effective execu...

Apr 29, 2026

SOCIETY

Japan and UNDP partner to strengthen urban resilience to climate risks in Nepal

Japan and UNDP partner to strengthen urban resilience to climate risks in Nepal

The Government of Japan and the UNDP have launched a new $1.296 million project, “Smart Buildings and Green Infras...

The Government of Japan and the UNDP have launched a new $1.296 million project, “Smart Buildings and Green Infras...

Apr 28, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepal’s economy to grow to Rs 6.6 trillion this year

Nepal’s economy to grow to Rs 6.6 trillion this year

Per Capita Income to decline to $1,513 due to rise in exchange rate of US dollar

Per Capita Income to decline to $1,513 due to rise in exchange rate of US dollar

Apr 29, 2026

SOCIETY

622 govt vehicles recalled from unauthorized use

622 govt vehicles recalled from unauthorized use

The vehicles were taken back from employees and officials who had been using them without legal entitlement, often based...

The vehicles were taken back from employees and officials who had been using them without legal entitlement, often based...

Apr 29, 2026

ECONOMY

NEPSE plunges 26.16 points as daily turnover increases Rs 6.53 billion

NEPSE plunges 26.16 points as daily turnover increases Rs 6.53 billion

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday plunged 26.16 points to close at 2,770.26 points.

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday plunged 26.16 points to close at 2,770.26 points.

Apr 28, 2026

SOCIETY

Traffic police take action against 2,746 drivers in last 24 hours

Traffic police take action against 2,746 drivers in last 24 hours

"In the past twenty-four hours, 2,746 vehicle drivers were penalised for violating traffic rules in the Kathmandu Valley...

"In the past twenty-four hours, 2,746 vehicle drivers were penalised for violating traffic rules in the Kathmandu Valley...

Apr 28, 2026