EDITORIAL: Nepalis' safety concern As per preliminary media reports, at least nine Nepali nationals, both workers and students, were injured, some of them seriously, when Palestinian militant group Hamas launched ‘surprise air and ground’ attacks on Israel from the Gaza Strip on Saturday. Opinion 09 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Economic outlook The World Bank expects Nepal’s economy to rebound to 3.9 per cent in the current fiscal, which is one percentage point lower than its earlier projection, owing to “lagged impact of the lifting of import restrictions, strong rebound in tourism, and gradual loosening of monetary policy”. However, the projection is lower than that of India, Bangladesh and Bhutan. Opinion 05 Oct, 2023
A Nepal town imposes a lockdown and beefs up security to prevent clashes between Hindus and Muslims A larger Hindu rally was held Tuesday until stones and bottles were thrown at protesters, resulting in a few minor injuries. Nepal 04 Oct, 2023
Opportunity structures of development models shift as world order changes Marc Saxer, director, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Office for Regional Cooperation in Asia is currently in Nepal. Saxer, a German political analyst and strategist based in Bangkok, has spent more than a decade in Asia supporting democracy and social justice. Kathmandu 28 Sep, 2023
NHRC starts monitoring juvenile correction homes The National Human Rights Commission has started monitoring juvenile correction homes across the country after the recent violence in these homes. Nepal 27 Sep, 2023
What is behind renewed tensions between Serbia and Kosovo? There are fears in the West of a revival of the 1998-1999 war in Kosovo that claimed more than 10,000 lives and left over 1 million homeless. World 25 Sep, 2023
Curfew lifted in Malangawa, prohibitory order continues The curfew order that had been in effect in Malangawa, the district headquarters of Sarlahi, since Saturday, was lifted at 8:00 am on Sunday. Nepal 10 Sep, 2023
Biden and Modi are looking to tighten US-India ties as concerns over China rise President Joe Biden frequently says that what sets him apart is his ability to make friends on a global stage. World 08 Sep, 2023
Modi says India as G20 host will be inclusive and invites African Union to become permanent members The B20 is an industry event and part of the summit of the 20 leading rich and developing nations, which will be hosted in the Indian capital next month. World 27 Aug, 2023
Rangers twice let lead slip in 2-2 draw with PSV Eindhoven in Champions League playoff 1st leg Rangers twice let a lead slip away in a 2-2 draw with PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of a Champions League qualifying playoff on Tuesday. Sports 23 Aug, 2023
India lands a spacecraft near the moon's south pole, a first for the world as it joins elite club India on Wednesday made history as it became the first country in the world to land a spacecraft near the moon’s south pole Science and Tech 23 Aug, 2023
India's Modi appeals for peace in Manipur, months after ethnic clashes erupted in the state Armed mobs torched homes and buildings, killed scores of civilians, looted weapons from police armories and drove tens of thousands from their homes. World 11 Aug, 2023
