Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Monsoon effect continues, heavy rain likely at some places

Nepal, July 24 -- The ongoing influence of monsoon winds is expected to bring rain to various regions of the country, as reported by the Meteorological Forecasting Division. Currently, the low-pressu... Read More


Sex work or starve: Aid workers in Nepal left jobless by USAID cuts turn to sex work to survive

Nepal, July 24 -- She paces the side of the darkened highway in central Nepal, just enough light from the trucks roaring past to illuminate her painted face to the men rolling in on rickshaws and moto... Read More


Education Minister promises private sector partnership

Nepal, July 24 -- Government Spokesperson and Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel has said the government is committed to working closely with the private sector to improve the education... Read More


Money laundering department files seven cases, seeks Rs 118 billion

Nepal, July 24 -- The Department of Money Laundering Investigation filed seven prosecution cases in the fiscal year 2025 to 26, seeking around Rs 118.05 billion in damages. According to details relea... Read More


Nine highways completely blocked as rains and landslides affect dozens of roads

Nepal, July 24 -- Heavy rainfall in the past several hours across the country has severely disrupted transportation, with landslides and river erosion affecting a dozen major roads and highways. Acco... Read More


Nepal and Korea sign two major MOUs in Kathmandu

Nepal, July 24 -- Nepal and the Republic of Korea on Friday signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) worth USD 11.8 million in grant assistance to strengthen agricultural value chains and improv... Read More


Nepal's trade deficit soars 16.6% to Rs 1.78 trillion

Nepal, July 24 -- Nepal's trade deficit widened sharply by 16.63 percent in fiscal year (FY) 2025/26, reaching Rs 1.781 trillion, as import expenses surged far ahead of export earnings, according to t... Read More


Deuba camp challenges SC order recognizing Thapa-led NC committee

Nepal, July 24 -- The Sher Bahadur Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress (NC) filed a review petition at the Supreme Court (SC) on its order issued earlier on the working committee elected by the speci... Read More


UML, NCP cooperation seen as survival strategy

Nepal, July 24 -- Growing cooperation between the CPN-UML and the Nepali Communist Party (NCP) has triggered fresh debate, with both parties insisting the arrangement is only a working alliance to for... Read More


Balen demands results, Wagle vows end to political appointments

Nepal, July 24 -- Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has pledged to end political interference in government appointments, transfers, and promotions, saying officials will be selected solely on merit ... Read More