NC Secy Thapa hints exit from NC-UML coalition government In light of the questions over the CPN-UML and Nepali Congress (NC) coalition-led government amid various protests in Kathmandu from several sectors, including education, health, cooperatives, NC General Secretary Gagan Thapa stated that the NC will leave the government if necessary. Nepal 18 h ago
Pokhara Airport: A runway for corruption, not for flights Recently, international media, including The New York Times, Business Standard and Deccan Herald, reported on the grave corruption contentions associated with the construction of Pokhara Airport. Nepal 18 h ago
When Terror Knocks Next Door: The Growing Threat to Nepal The rise of Islamic terrorism linked to Pakistan casts a long shadow over the Hindu-Buddhist heartlands of South Asia—Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Myanmar. Nepal 18 h ago
Education Minister Bhattarai resigns amid teachers' protests Education Minister Bidya Bhattarai has resigned amid ongoing teachers' protests in Kathmandu. Her exit adds political pressure on the Oli-led government as educators demand the swift passage of the School Education Act. Nepal 22 Apr, 2025
Govt change just a rumour; work with confidence, says PM Oli PM Oli dismissed rumours of a change in the government formed through the partnership of two major political parties, calling them baseless. Kathmandu 18 Apr, 2025
Constitution amendment necessary for political stability: Maoist Centre Chair Dahal Former Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has stressed the need of amending the constitution for political stability. Nepal 17 Apr, 2025
Debunking the Myth: Stocks Protect Against Inflation Inflation takes center stage in investment discussions in 2025, as many countries see strong tariffs accompanied by inevitable high price increases. In Nepal, the annual inflation rate declined slightly to 5.4% in January 2025. Opinion 17 Apr, 2025
Nepal's pro-monarchy protests: A challenge to democratic stability Nepal experienced a defining moment in its political history in 2008 when it transitioned from a centuries-old monarchy to a federal democratic republic. Opinion 10 Apr, 2025
ADB projects Nepal's economy to grow by 4.4% in FY2025 Nepal’s economy is expected to grow by 4.4 percent in fiscal year (FY) 2025, up from an estimated 3.9 percent in FY2024, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2025, released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Business 09 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
Ongoing frustrations of the Nepalese: Parties playing puppetry with the country Throughout the years we have seen but little development in our country. Nepal contemporarily possesses issues such as economic hardship, political instability, human rights violations, gender inequality, a perpetuating migration crisis and the consistent fear of natural disasters. Opinion 07 Apr, 2025
Nepal's slowing economy: Demand-led stimulus key to reviving momentum The vegetable vendor in Butwal, the factory owner in Birgunj, the garment shop in Kathmandu and the returnee migrant in Dhangadhi all have something in common: fewer customers, thinner margins and growing uncertainty. Nepal 03 Apr, 2025
