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27% of govt programs see zero progress in first half of FY 2025/26

Nepal, Feb. 12 -- More than a quarter of the government's budgeted economic programs recorded no progress in the first half of the current fiscal year 2025/26, reflecting sluggish capital spending and... Read More


The Unbreakable Bridge: Why 'Analog' Elders Are Your Only Guide to the Future

Nepal, Feb. 12 -- "They're so out of touch."I hear it in the impatient, staccato sighs of Gen Z as they watch an older person struggle with a QR-code menu or pause, searching for the settings icon on ... Read More


Insurance Without Assurance

Nepal, Feb. 12 -- Complaints such as "insurance claims by hospitals have not been reimbursed," "medicines were unavailable despite insurance coverage," and "claims were rejected" are becoming increasi... Read More


Midterm budget review: Provincial govts' spending 'dismal' with 14%

Nepal, Feb. 11 -- The spending status of province governments has appeared disappointing despite over half of the current fiscal year having elapsed. According to the 'Mid-Term Evaluation Report of ... Read More


Gold, silver prices continue to rise

Nepal, Feb. 11 -- The prices of gold and silver continued to rise in the local market today, with both precious metals recording gains compared to Tuesday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold a... Read More


Int'l Day of Women and Girls in Science today

Nepal, Feb. 11 -- The International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS) is being observed across the globe today. The Day underscores the urgency of increasing participation of women and girls ... Read More


NC takes all sides together to steer country: President Thapa

Nepal, Feb. 11 -- Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has announced that his party would take all sides and communities together to steer the country towards progress. NC is shouldering the r... Read More


NCP ready for constitution revision: Coordinator Dahal

Nepal, Feb. 11 -- Coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP), Pushpa Kamal Dahal, has said his party is committed to amending the constitution in the spirit of Gen Z youths and movement. Making ... Read More


EC directs parties to submit manifestos by February 15

Nepal, Feb. 11 -- The Election Commission (EC) has directed political parties and candidates to make their election manifestos public by February 15. According to a decision taken by the EC on Tuesda... Read More


EC to run voter education program from February 15 to March 1

Nepal, Feb. 11 -- The Election Commission (EC) has announced that it will conduct a voter education program across all 6,743 wards nationwide from February 15 to March 1 by mobilizing voter education ... Read More