Parsa DAO extends curfew in Birgunj The District Administration Office (DAO), Parsa, has extended the curfew imposed in Birgunj Metropolitan City and its surrounding areas until midnight today to maintain law and order in the district. Nepal 12 h ago
Govt working to boost private sector morale: Finance Minister Poudel Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel has said the government is actively working to boost the morale of the private sector by addressing long-standing policy and legal hurdles. Business 15 h ago
Curfew imposed in parts of Birgunj following clash during religious procession The Parsa District Administration Office has imposed a curfew in select areas of Birgunj Metropolitan City from Saturday evening, citing security concerns following a clash during a religious procession. Nepal 1d ago
China hits back at US and will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125% China announced Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125% — the latest salvo in an escalating trade war between the world's two largest economies that has rattled markets and raised fears of a global slowdown. World 2d ago
Formation of an independent Judicial Enquiry: Theory and practice The capital city has been slowly recovering from a virtual seismic shock that it received from the Tin Kune violent demonstration leading to the demise of two persons and injury to several persons. Opinion 09 Apr, 2025
Govt invites agitating school teachers for dialogue Previously, the Ministry had invited the protesting teachers for consultations on April 3 and 4 in an effort to build consensus. Kathmandu 08 Apr, 2025
Madhes Province is full of potential: PM Oli Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said Madhes Province is full of potential having a fertile land for agriculture, and the Chure region for medicinal herbs and water resources. Nepal 08 Apr, 2025
How many restarts do we need?: Real change comes from sustained civic engagement Ooh, it's been a rough ride! Nepal's governance journey feels like a turbulent voyage—every time we think we've reached calmer waters, another political storm hurls us off course. Opinion 08 Apr, 2025
Calls for measures to improve air quality In light of the deteriorating air quality of the Kathmandu Valley, experts related to the environment have expressed concern over the increasing air pollution and drawn the government’s attention to immediately implement solutions. Nepal 08 Apr, 2025
Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets plunge Trump's threat, which he delivered on social media, came after China said it would retaliate against U.S. tariffs he announced last week. World 07 Apr, 2025
World's largest deforestation project fells forests for bioethanol fuel, sugar and rice in Indonesia Indonesia plans to clear forests about the size of Belgium to produce sugarcane-derived bioethanol, rice and other food crops, potentially displacing Indigenous groups who rely on the land to survive. World 07 Apr, 2025
Ukraine will send a team to the US next week for talks on a new draft mineral deal The delegation from Kyiv will include representatives from the Ministries of Economy, Foreign Affairs, Justice and Finance. World 06 Apr, 2025
