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Government says firm on poll schedule while parties urge delay

Kathmandu, Dec. 16 -- Amid informal requests from political parties and a prominent Gen Z leader to postpone the March 5 parliamentary elections over logistical and preparation concerns, the governmen... Read More


Flush season brings relief to dairies as farmer dues largely cleared

Kathmandu, Dec. 16 -- With the ongoing flush season, when milk production rises, both the state-owned Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) and private dairies appear less stressed this year, as they sa... Read More


Oli's convention

Nepal, Dec. 16 -- UML's 11th general convention started with an open session at Sallaghari, Bhaktapur, on Saturday. The next day, the party's central committee and later the convention delegates passe... Read More


Pakistan's overdue apology to Bangladesh

Nepal, Dec. 16 -- Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar's visit to Dhaka in August 2025 was characterised by cordial exchanges, positive messaging on regional cooperation, and the signing of six agree... Read More


What's wrong with Nepal's banks?

Nepal, Dec. 16 -- The latest quarterly review by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) paints a healthy yet concerning picture of Nepal's economy. The surface is green-remittances have surged by 35.4 percent to... Read More


Struggle against censorship in Nepali cinema

Nepal, Dec. 16 -- Throughout my filmmaking journey in Nepal, I have faced one challenge more suffocating than budgetary or logistical constraints: censorship. The irony is that the very thing I value ... Read More


Young Rhinos suffer straight defeat in U19 Asia Cup

Kathmandu, Dec. 16 -- 19 cricket team suffered their second consecutive defeat in the ACC U-19 Asia Cup, losing to Bangladesh by five wickets in Dubai on Sunday. Batting first at the Dubai Internatio... Read More


Nepal begins national tiger census today

Lumbini, Dec. 16 -- As majestic as it is rare, the Bengal tiger stands at the centre of Nepal's conservation success story. The country will launch its fifth national tiger census on Tuesday, using ad... Read More


Disquiet in Oli camp ahead of UML leadership vote

Kathmandu, Dec. 16 -- A brewing mutiny within CPN-UML chair KP Oli's camp on the eve of the party's leadership election has shaken the general convention. Oli, who is looking for a third consecutive ... Read More


Nepal's support system fails women survivors of psychological abuse

Kathmandu, Dec. 16 -- year-old Priti from Kathmandu finally decided to leave her marriage, it was not because of bruises or broken bones. It was because of years of suspicion, verbal attacks, and rele... Read More