Monday, August 10th, 2026

Nepal plans rule requiring climbers to summit 7,000m peaks before attempting Everest

KATHMANDU: The government is preparing to introduce a new provision that would require climbers to…

Industry minister directs businesses to cut market prices immediately

KATHMANDU: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Gauri Kumari Yadav has instructed representatives of major…

Guru Baral accuses govt of authoritarian mindset

KATHMANDU: CPN-UML lawmaker Guru Baral has accused the current government of moving forward with what…

Nepal’s construction costs surge as inflation in bricks, wires and wages drives index to 157.6

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s construction sector is facing mounting cost pressure, with the Construction Input Price Index…

Paddy plantation at 32.38% nationwide, down from 45% last year

KATHMANDU: Paddy plantation has slowed down this year compared to the same period last year,…

No misuse of taxpayers’ money, says Communications Minister Timilsina

KATHMANDU: Minister for Information and Communications Dr. Bikram Timilsina has assured that not a single…

HoR sends Intangible Cultural Heritage Bill to committee for clause-wise discussion

KATHMANDU: The House of Representatives has forwarded the “Intangible Cultural Heritage (Protection) Bill, 2026” to…

Law Minister Sobita Gautam says priority laws to be tabled in Parliament by July

KATHMANDU: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Sobita Gautam has said that the government…

NC internal rift deepens as dissidents say unity efforts hit dead end

KATHMANDU: The dissident faction within the Nepali Congress has formally launched its preparations for the…

Govt prioritizing youth empowerment, skills and employment, says Labour Minister

KATHMANDU: Minister for Youth, Labour and Employment Ramjee Yadav has said the government is prioritizing…

NC dissident faction opens separate central contact office

KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress establishment-aligned dissident faction has opened a separate central contact office. The…

Speaker directs govt to respond to lawmakers’ concerns, provide disaster preparedness update

KATHMANDU: Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dol Prasad Aryal, has directed the government to…