ECONOMY
Upsurge in remittance boosts bank deposits as credit flow remains sluggish
Upsurge in remittance boosts bank deposits as credit flow re...
Despite sluggish credit expansion, BFIs posted a combined net profit of Rs 9.37 billion during mid-July to mid-August of the current fiscal year, down from Rs 10.16 billion in the same period a year earlier.
Sep 23, 2025
POLITICS
Four new ministers sworn in as PM Karki expands cabinet
Four new ministers sworn in as PM Karki expands cabinet
Prime Minister Karki, Nepal’s first female premier, was appointed on September 12 following the Gen Z uprising. Her interim government’s primary mandate is to conduct parliamentary elections by March 5, 2026, and to restore stability in the wake of the nationwide protests.
Sep 23, 2025
SOCIETY
Monsoon weakens, yet downpour likely in Koshi, Bagmati
Monsoon weakens, yet downpour likely in Koshi, Bagmati
Skies are expected to remain generally cloudy this afternoon over Koshi Province and the hilly regions, and partly cloudy elsewhere.
Sep 23, 2025
SOCIETY
NHRC urges stakeholders to act responsibly, ensure human rights
NHRC urges stakeholders to act responsibly, ensure human rig...
The NHRC said the damage inflicted during the protests has posed serious challenges to Nepal’s democratic practices, fundamental rights, human rights guarantees, rule of law, and peace and security.
Sep 23, 2025
OPINION
Nepal’s Gen-Z Problem: A Call for Constitutional Reform
Nepal’s Gen-Z Problem: A Call for Constitutional Reform
This imbalance is no accident—it is the byproduct of a constitution that prioritizes political parties over citizens. Reform is necessary to bring parties under constitutional discipline, requiring them to follow democratic norms rather than operate as private clubs for the elite. If this cour...
Sep 23, 2025
Editorial
Expedite Preparations for Free and Fair Elections
Expedite Preparations for Free and Fair Elections
The success of the March 2026 elections hinges not only on technical execution but on winning the confidence of all major political parties. Without a broad political consensus, the polls risk losing legitimacy at home and credibility abroad.
Sep 23, 2025
SOCIETY
68 inmates return to Bhimphedi jail
68 inmates return to Bhimphedi jail
The inmates had broken the gates and walls of both blocks during the escape. A total of 260 fled from Block A and 180 from Block B.
Sep 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Hearing on petition for habeas corpus to continue during Dashain
Hearing on petition for habeas corpus to continue during Das...
According to the Supreme Court administration, the hearing on writ petition for habeas corpus, however, would not be held on Ghatasthapana, Bijaya Dashami, Kojagrat Purnima and Saturday during Dashain.
Sep 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Nearly 200,000 people leave Kathmandu Valley in five days
Nearly 200,000 people leave Kathmandu Valley in five days
According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, this number of passengers travelled out of the Valley in 29,360 public vehicles between September 17 and 21.
Sep 22, 2025
ECONOMY
Flights resume at Rara Airport after four months
Flights resume at Rara Airport after four months
Locals of Mugu said the regular flights had been a relief, but the suspension had created difficulties for both tourists visiting Rara Lake—Nepal’s largest lake—and other travelers.
Sep 22, 2025