Is the government setting up a Kangaroo trial?
Oli and Lekhak’s arrests rest on a commission under ethical scrutiny, on a report not formally published that only the government has its hands on, but still in public domain as a…
In Nepal, air pollution is reducing life by 3.4 years
The country’s rising pollution represents an enormous health and economic crisis, with air pollution levels in the Kathmandu valley and Terai too dangerously above safe levels for the past decade
Ignorance isn’t always bliss.
Don’t stay foolish.
Keep informed.
Read our news & analysis.
NEPSE inches up but turnover falls to single digit billions
The benchmark index rose 5.82 points to close at 2,782.18 after volatile trading, but daily turnover dropped to NRs 8.82 billion, signaling weaker investor participation …
Is the government setting up a Kangaroo trial?
Oli and Lekhak’s arrests rest on a commission under ethical scrutiny, on a report not formally published that only the government has its hands on, …
NEPSE falls nearly 75 points as market sentiment wavers
Investor confidence dips as arrests of political figures and business leaders weigh on the market; Nepal Reinsurance sees biggest losses while six companies hit positive …
India has begun its long-delayed population census. Here's why it matters
The new census had been planned for 2021 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and logistical challenges.
US abducts President Maduro with assault on Venezuelan sovereignty
In a brazen military operation, US forces under Trump abducted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, escalating global tensions and challenging the rules-based international order.
What does Oli’s return to UML leadership mean in politics?
KP Sharma Oli’s re-election underscores a hard truth of Nepali politics: organisation still beats outrage, crisis still breeds power, and institutions endure even as legitimacy …
The unravelling of Sudan Gurung
Every time Sudan explains, contradictions become more glaring. His stances, more inappropriate and anarchic.
PM Karki’s challenges and dilemmas
Nepal’s interim administration faces a delicate transition. At the centre is its interim leader PM Sushila Karki with mounting pressures stemming from her own biases, …
Let's Talk Numbers
Market extends losses for second day after new government formation
NEPSE falls 47.71 points as all sectors decline, extending a two-day loss of 119 points amid cautious investor sentiment following the new government’s formation.
NEPSE falls sharply despite last week’s optimism over new government
NEPSE drops sharply by 71.05 points on the first trading day after the Balen Shah government takes office, as political tensions overshadow investor optimism.
Kathmandu this week with film festival, exhibitions, and more
This week features an international film festival and exhibitions of story cloth and art, alongside an expo presenting robotics, hardware prototypes, and creative technology innovations.
PM Balen forms 15-member council; Controversial Sudan Gurung named Home Minister
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has sworn in a 15-member council of ministers, retaining key ministries himself. Controversial figure Sudan Gurung, linked to the September protests, …
Watch. Listen. Feel.
Short Video Stories. Podcast.
The oath of office marks the start of a new parliament, new government. The oath taken by new parliamentarians and the Prime Minister formalises their …
NEPSE rises amid volatility, greenlight for Margin Trading framework for investors
NEPSE ends Thursday trading in the green, with the index up 14.21 points to 2,950.16, as SEBON-backed margin trading becomes operational, allowing investors to borrow …
New House takes oath as Shah vies grand ceremony as PM
Senior-most member Arjun Narsingh KC administered the oath of office and secrecy to 274 lawmakers on Thursday.
A report in waiting: PM Karki signs off defying mandate
First, fragments of the report were in the public eye. Then came the full report. But PM Karki, who commissioned the inquiry, is mum about …
Business + Finance + Economy + Tech + Environment + Nepal & South Asia + In-depth Analysis + News + Investigation + Research + Expert Opinion + Anatomy of Complex Issues.
