Friday, October 9th, 2026

Year: 2026

IMF chief warns of ‘tough times’ if oil prices stay high

WASHINGTON: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has warned of difficult times ahead for the global

Darbang–Muna–Dhorpatan road: Blacktopping begins in Takam

MYAGDI: Blacktopping has started in Takam of Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality–7 under the Darbang–Muna–Dhorpatan Road Project.

Strait of Hormuz: Why the US and Iran are sailing in very different legal waters

The Strait of Hormuz exists in the eye of the beholder. While everyone agrees that,

Fuji apple cultivation expands to 52 hectares in Jumla

JUMLA: Fuji apple cultivation has expanded to 52 hectares across the Jumla district, with high-density

PM Balen Shah named among TIME’s 100 most influential people

KATHMANDU: TIME magazine has included Prime Minister Balendra Shah in its list of the 100

Economic Digest: Nepal’s Business News in a Snap

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of significant business happenings in Nepal,

Record-breaking climber Shrestha sets sights on sixth Mt Everest ascent

GORKHA: Record-holding climber Purnima Shrestha, who entered the Guinness World Records after summiting Mount Everest

Mixed weather expected across Nepal today

KATHMANDU: Nepal is experiencing a mix of clear skies and cloud cover today, with chances

NRB issues today’s foreign currency exchange rates

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has set the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the

Storm brews over Home Minister Gurung’s controversial working style

KATHMANDU: Questions are increasingly being raised from multiple quarters regarding the working style of Home

US signals hope for Iran deal while tightening economic squeeze

WASHINGTON DC: The Trump administration has voiced confidence about the possibility of striking a deal to

Navigating Nepal’s Democratic Crossroads

We concur with Melendez (2021) on the contemporary threats to democracy. Rather than a sudden

President issues Ordinance to amend disaster-related laws

KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has issued an ordinance to

Govt promotes Achyut Mani Neupane to Secretary-level position

KATHMANDU: The government has promoted Achyut Mani Neupane, a joint

NEPSE rises 17.15 points as turnover reaches Rs 4.83 billion

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index gained 17.15 points

Preparations underway for PM Balen’s India visit: MoFA

KATHMANDU: Preparations are underway for Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s visit

60 Israeli volunteers complete school volunteering program in Nepal

KATHMANDU: A group of 60 Israeli volunteers from Heroes for