IPO approval delays stall hydropower projects and disrupt capital mobilisation in Nepal This has left several projects, particularly in the hydropower sector, unable to meet financial commitments.
After Balkhu’s demolition, families have nowhere to go Squatter families scour the debris of their homes for belongings. Promised aid has yet to materialise.
Slapstick comedy done right in ‘Grand Rehearsal’ At Mandala Theatre, an amateur troupe’s failed murder mystery becomes a well-crafted comedy, powered by chaos and strong performances.
Pakistan-UAE relations are unravelling. The offshoot is beneficial for India A lot is at stake for Pakistan as it gets pulled in all directions by its Gulf partners.
Not a writer by choice but by circumstance Indu Tharu reflects on writing as resistance, shaped by history, identity and the fight for representation.
Pleasant surprise as Karnali students get free textbooks at enrolment 2026 sees a departure from the years-old story of students in remote districts not getting textbooks.
Built in 68 days, broken in 26 The rise and fall of Sudan Gurung shows how information disorder can backfire on its own architects.
Historic opportunity to deliver justice to conflict victims The RSP government is well-positioned to conclude the transitional justice process.
Ordinances’ longevity rests on opposition parties who dominate upper house The ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party has no representation in the upper house, which the government’s eight ordinance must pass to remain in effect.
Australia’s six-month-old ban is being closely watched by many nations seeking to emulate it due to concerns about the impact of social media on youth mental and physical health.
Iran’s foreign ministry did not identify the locations of its “defensive” attacks, which it said were a response to “the barbaric air strikes” by the US on its coastal surveillance facilities.
The singer, composer and guitarist was recognised for more than four decades of contribution to Nepali music during a special live programme in Kathmandu.
The department also introduces stricter enforcement of worker compensation rules, including a Rs50,000 fine per worker for charging recruitment fees above the legal limit.
The government said 172 people remained trapped, 920 were dead and 3,360 injured after the quakes devastated parts of Caracas and surrounding areas on Wednesday evening. More than 50,000 people were reported missing.
Iran said a projectile struck the area around a pier in Sirik in southern Iran, and that Iranian naval forces responded by striking US military targets in the region. Tehran did not provide details about what may have been hit.
Anthony Elanga’s second-half equaliser secures Sweden a last-32 place as Japan finish second in Group F and set up a knockout clash with Brazil.
Government promises diplomatic intervention after the new Indian import rule left more than 1.3 million kilograms of Nepali tea stranded and forced nearly 100 factories to suspend operations.
Families displaced by Kathmandu Valley eviction drive have until July 3 to vacate temporary shelters after complaints that the original deadline left too little time to secure rental housing.
At least 235 people have been confirmed dead, with thousands feared trapped or missing as rescue teams race against time.
More than half of Nepal’s microenterprises remain unregistered as owners struggle with low incomes, limited job opportunities and weak incentives to formalise, says a new World Bank report.
Nearly 600,000 birds have been culled as authorities race to contain the outbreak, while compensation delays deepen financial strain on poultry producers.
On average, each institution spends around Rs11.04 million annually, charges students a monthly fee of Rs3,305 and pays employees an average monthly salary of Rs15,683.
New provisions permit up to 57 advisers and 153 secretariat staff across ministries, reversing an earlier drive to reduce such appointments.
A deflected late goal from Daniel Muñoz breaks DR Congo resistance as Colombia dominate possession to book their place in the knockout stage early.
Two-phase leadership election set to begin at party’s first general convention after Rabi Lamichhane is elected unopposed as chair.
Kathmandu to host two major South Asian aviation initiatives as the European Union reviews Nepal’s progress on air safety reforms and corrective action plans.
Modern conservation policies and strict wildlife protection laws have fundamentally altered the relationship between people and wildlife.
Dipayal High Court overturns earlier district court ruling, orders compensation to victim’s family in a case linked to 2022 local election violence.
The two sides, trying to build on the interim deal they signed last week after more than three months of war, agreed a roadmap towards a permanent agreement within 60 days, mediators Pakistan and Qatar said.
Whoever replaces Starmer will become Britain’s seventh prime minister since the Brexit vote to leave the European Union which took place 10 years ago this week.
More than 80 factories and estates in Jhapa and Ilam remain closed, pushing daily wage workers into an immediate income and livelihood crisis.
Former finance minister was detained in Surkhet at the request of the department of money laundering investigation, a home ministry source says.
Given the preventable yet fatal nature of this disease, there should be no justification for shortages of rabies vaccines.
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to guide Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria and another victory against the Austrians would secure a berth in the next phase of the competition for the title holders.
Anti-graft body charges passport department chief, government officials and two foreign companies over alleged irregularities in e-passport contract.
Skaters gathered across Kathmandu on Saturday for Go Skateboarding Day, moving from Dhumbarahi to Thapathali along the Bagmati river, where they competed in tricks and skate games.
Salah scores one and sets up another as Egypt recover from a goal down to secure their first-ever World Cup victory and move top of Group G with four points.
Work is set to start on underpasses at Satdobato and Ekantakuna next fiscal year, but most of Nepal’s planned tunnel roads are still awaiting feasibility studies.
Prime Television says it inserted beep sounds after a verbal caution from the Press Council, while artists accuse state institutions of undermining freedom of expression.
Narrow victory for Espriella over Senator Ivan Cepeda highlights deep political divide in Colombia, with campaign centred on crime, the economy and the future direction of peace talks and state reforms.
Even as key details of the tournament and player draft are still awaited from organisers, the eight teams have signalled their core combinations ahead of the NPL Season 3 auction.
The Newar community across Kathmandu Valley observes the annual festival by cleaning traditional water sources ahead of the monsoon and gathering for communal feasts.
State news agency NNA said Israeli warplanes and drones carried out a series of strikes across the Nabatieh area overnight and into Saturday morning, destroying residential buildings and homes.
If Nepal builds credible governance rooted in national capability, it can move beyond being an arena of geopolitical competition.
Injuries limited Neymar during Brazil’s 2026 qualifying campaign. But he was influential when he played, scoring twice and contributing three assists in four appearances.
A convergence of regulatory scrutiny, economic stagnation and legal anxiety has pushed entrepreneurs into a defensive, wait-and-see posture.
When something new arrives, instead of working out how to govern it, we ban it. Then we never get around to understanding it.
Key oversight bodies continue to operate with long-standing vacancies despite legal changes intended to speed up the Constitutional Council’s recommendations.
Funding for water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure in Congo has plummeted by more than half, falling to $38 million in 2025, while the UN's appeal for $80 million this year remains only one-fifth financed. The shortfall threatens to exacerbate disease transmission and public health risks across the country.
A book review of Donna Tartt's 'The Little Friend' praises her narrative skill but notes the murder plot lacks satisfying resolution.