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From A Rs. 5 Lakh COVID Era Savings Initiative To A Homegrown Footwear Brand: How Yatra Shoes Is Transforming Women’s Footwear In Nepal

Two Young Entrepreneurs, A Five-Lakh Investment, And A Vision To Create Comfortable Footwear Made For Nepali Women

Who Is Responsible When Something Goes Wrong? Understanding Nepal’s Federal, Provincial and Local Governments

Nepal’s Constitution divides responsibilities among the federal, provincial, and local governments. Different problems such as roads, schools, hospitals, passports, waste, and disasters may fall under different levels of government. Knowing who has the legal authority helps citizens understand who should actually be held responsible.

After Repeated Delays, Nepal’s 10th National Games Finally Get New December Dates

The NSC has fixed December 2–15, 2026, for the long-delayed 10th National Games in Surkhet and approved the required standards and guidelines for the competition. The board also approved Nepal's participation in the 20th Asian Games in Japan, moved ahead with the first National Para Games from December 30, and discussed the continuing ANFA dispute.

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle Says Nepal Must Build With Its Own Income and Reduce Loan Dependence

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle says Nepal must increase domestic revenue, expand the tax base and reduce dependence on loans under the Rs 2.124 trillion budget.

Gandaki Has Opened the Door to Cannabis Farming. But Is It Really Legal Under Nepal’s Federal Law?

Gandaki Province has opened a regulated path for medicinal and industrial cannabis farming under licenses, testing and government monitoring, but recreational use remains illegal and questions remain over how the provincial law will operate alongside Nepal’s federal narcotics law.

Nepal Ranks Among Top Five Countries In Global Narcissism Study: What The Research Really Says

A global study by Michigan State University ranked Nepal fourth among countries with the highest average narcissism scores. But researchers clarify that the findings reflect population-level personality traits, not individual diagnoses. Here is what the study reveals and how narcissism differs from Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

A Forest Without Books, But Full Of Stories: QR Codes Reveal Gatlang’s Journey Of Revival

Gatlang, Rasuwa has transformed a wildfire-damaged forest into an open-air digital library where visitors can scan QR codes to learn about forest restoration, biodiversity, and local heritage. The innovative project led by Tribhuvan University’s Institute of Forestry aims to preserve knowledge and inspire future generations through technology and nature.

International Youth Day: Celebrating The Power, Potential And Voice Of Young People Worldwide

From Eggs to Biscuits: How Nepal’s Football Crisis Is Reaching Young Players

More than 100 young footballers living in four ANFA-linked academies across Nepal are facing reduced meals, unpaid school expenses and growing financial uncertainty after FIFA’s suspension disrupted funding to the All Nepal Football Association. Academy officials say some centers are surviving through personal loans and unpaid bills, raising concerns that a football governance dispute is now affecting children who rely on the academies for much more than training.

Nepal’s Cargo Rail Arrives, But Industries Still Prefer India Due To Higher Handling Costs

Although Nepal has started receiving container cargo trains at the Nepal Customs Yard in Biratnagar, many industries in the Sunsari-Morang industrial corridor continue to use the Indian Customs Yard. Industries say higher handling charges and additional fees in Nepal are making Indian facilities cheaper.

Nepal Cannot Confirm Original Sugauli Treaty Copy As Questions Grow Over Historic Border Document

Nepal’s government says it cannot confirm whether the country possesses the official signed copy of the historic Sugauli Treaty, the 1816 agreement that reshaped Nepal’s borders after the Anglo Nepal War.

Government Forms Task Force To Explore Revival Of Biratnagar Jute Mill After Years Of Closure

The government has formed an expert task force to assess the condition of the historic Biratnagar Jute Mill and explore options for bringing it back into operation. The committee will review its assets, machinery, liabilities and previous studies before submitting a revival strategy within one month.

A 22-Foot Shaligram Now Stands Beside the Kali Gandaki in Mustang

A 22-foot-tall Shaligram sculpture now stands on the bank of the Kali Gandaki River in Jomsom, Mustang, after being unveiled in May as part of an initiative to strengthen the area's religious and cultural tourism. Created from a large Kali Gandaki stone during a sculpture initiative involving dozens of artists, the monument connects Jomsom's growing tourism identity with the centuries-old spiritual importance of Shaligram stones, which Hindus revere as manifestations of Lord Vishnu.

Nepal Box Office Boom: ‘Gauthali’ Nears Rs 18 Crore While ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Crosses Rs 14 Crore

Nepal’s box office is witnessing a major surge as Nepali film ‘Gauthali’ and Hollywood blockbuster ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ continue their strong theatrical runs. While Gaunthali has crossed Rs 17.71 crore, Spider-Man has surpassed Rs 14 crore to become one of Nepal’s highest-grossing foreign films.

Nepal Could Save Rs 53.66 Billion Annually by Replacing 30% of Fuel Vehicles With EVs

The Rs 53.66 billion figure is best presented as an NEA estimate/projection, not as a guaranteed saving. The available reporting also makes clear that replacing heavy diesel vehicles, particularly long-distance trucks, remains a significant technical and infrastructure challenge.

Traffic Police Ordered to Stop Cash Deals and Improve Public Conduct

Infrastructure Development Committee Chairman Ashish Gajurel has instructed traffic police to improve the way they speak to and treat citizens while maintaining strict financial discipline, following complaints that some officers allegedly take money from traffic violators instead of issuing official tickets. He also stressed better technology, nationwide traffic awareness and stronger enforcement, while clarifying that proposed fines of Rs 100,000 to Rs 150,000 are only under discussion and have not been implemented.

KMC Offers Up to Rs. 40 Lakh to Preserve Traditional Newari Architecture in Kathmandu

Kathmandu Metropolitan City has introduced grants of up to Rs. 40 lakh and a 90% fee discount to encourage the preservation and restoration of traditional Newari-style buildings in historic settlements.

Nepal Develops ‘Myna’ Multi-Disaster Early Warning System To Send Local Language Alerts During Emergencies

Nepal has successfully tested ‘Myna’, a locally developed multi-disaster early warning system that can send automated alerts in local languages during floods, landslides, fires and other emergencies.

MECEE BL Uncertainty Grows As 60,000 Students Wait For Entrance Application Notice

Medical Education Commission leadership vacancies have delayed the application process for MBBS, BDS, nursing and other bachelor level medical programs, while college monitoring, seat allocation and several key academic decisions have also been affected.

Nepal Foreign Ministry Launches Monthly MoFA Knowledge Forum to Strengthen Research-Based Foreign Policy

Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched the MoFA Knowledge Forum, a monthly platform connecting researchers, academics, think tanks and experts with senior officials to support evidence-based discussions and help shape Nepal’s foreign policy direction for the next five to ten years.

Could Driverless Podways Become Nepal’s Next Public Transport Revolution?

Nepal is exploring automated electric Podway transport as a possible solution to traffic congestion, difficult terrain and growing demand for cleaner public transportation, with feasibility studies and project proposals emerging in Kathmandu, the Kathmandu–Hetauda–Birgunj corridor, Biratnagar, Koshi, Karnali and other areas. While reports have mentioned a possible 2,055-kilometre national network, most projects remain at the study, DPR or planning stage, meaning Nepal is still far from having a confirmed nationwide Podway system.

Jyoti Ranabhat Ends Hunger Strike After 19 Point Agreement With Government

Nurse Activist Jyoti Ranabhat Ends Hunger Strike After 19 Point Agreement With Government, Task Force To Set Pay And Benefits For Health Workers Within Six Months

Nepal Proposes Allowing 13-Year-Old Children To Do Limited Light Work Under New Labour Bill

Nepal is preparing to amend its child labour law, proposing that children aged 13 and above may perform certain light work outside school hours under strict safety rules.

India-China Resume Border Trade Through Lipulekh Despite Nepal’s Objection

India and China have restarted their traditional border trade through Lipulekh Pass, a route Nepal claims falls within its territory, reopening a long-standing diplomatic issue.

Nepal Has 300+ School Curriculums, But How Many Actually Reach Classrooms?

Nepal is preparing eight new curriculum packages for Classes 6–12, covering mother languages, Population Studies, Tantra Shastra and law-related education, with the proposals awaiting final approval from the Ministry of Education and Sports. The expansion pushes the number of school-level curriculums developed beyond 300, but shortages of students and qualified teachers mean some government-developed curriculums still never make it into actual classrooms.

Government And Hindu Religious Front Reach Agreement In Janakpur, 12 Demands To Get Immediate Attention

The government and the Hindu religious front have reached an agreement in Janakpur after talks led by Home Minister Sudhan Gurung. The government will begin work on 12 of the group’s 13 demands, while seeking three months to address the demand to declare Nepal a Hindu nation.

Sunsari Incident, Regional Outburst Of Communal Violence, Historical Precedence & The Future

Nepal Could Soon Double Paid Maternity Leave To Six Months, What It Means For Every Working Mother

The Nepal government has proposed extending paid maternity leave from the current 98 days to six months through amendments to the Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Rights Act. If approved by Parliament, the new provision would apply to women working in government, private and non-government sectors, with the proposal now open for public feedback before the legislative process moves forward.

Nepal’s Goldstar Is Stepping Into Japan. Could This Be The Global Breakthrough Nepali Manufacturing Has Been Waiting For?

Goldstar Stride Limited has partnered with Goldstar Japan Company Limited to expand the Goldstar footwear brand in Japan after Japanese representatives approved production standards at the company's manufacturing facilities. The agreement is expected to boost Nepal's exports, create jobs, strengthen Nepal–Japan economic ties, and showcase Nepali manufacturing in one of the world's most quality-conscious markets.

Parliament Building Misses Sixth Completion Deadline as Government Plans Seventh Extension

Nepal's new Parliament Building at Singha Durbar has missed its sixth construction deadline after reaching 96 percent completion yet. The government is now preparing a seventh deadline extension to finish the remaining work, nearly four years after the project was originally scheduled for completion.

Nepal Performs First Minimally Invasive Triple Heart Valve Surgery, Marking Historic Medical Breakthrough

Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre has successfully performed Nepal's first minimally invasive triple heart valve surgery. A 52-year-old patient has fully recovered and been discharged.

How Did Norvic Hospital Earn Rs 2 Kharba In Just Nine Months?

Norvic International Hospital generated more than Rs 2.04 billion in revenue during the first nine months of the last fiscal year, supported by rising patient numbers, healthy operating margins, and stronger cash reserves. As the hospital strengthens its finances through debt reduction and fresh equity investment, it is also completing a Rs 3.32 billion expansion that will increase its capacity from 116 to 275 beds, with commercial operations expected to begin in 2027.

Government To Support Promising Nepali Innovations Stalled By Lack Of Funding

The government is preparing to support researchers and innovators whose useful prototypes have remained unfinished because of financial, technical or institutional limitations. Minister Mahabir Pun says a formal call for proposals will be announced soon.

Why DDC Is Opening 30 New Stores Across Kathmandu And What It Means For Consumers

Nepal's Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) is preparing to launch 30 company-owned dairy stores across the Kathmandu Valley, making its products easier for customers to buy directly. The expansion will also introduce online ordering and home delivery, reflecting the corporation's effort to modernise its services and reach more households.

Dhangadhi Mayor Gopal Hamal Threatens Hunger Strike If MBBS Classes Do Not Begin At Geta

Dhangadhi Mayor Gopal Hamal has warned that he is prepared to join a hunger strike and lead a wider movement if the government fails to begin MBBS classes and operate a 300-bed hospital at Geta during the current academic session.

How A Remote Hotel In Mustang Became The World’s Top Luxury Stay And Put Nepal On The Global Map

Shinta Mani Mustang has been ranked the world's number one luxury hotel in Robb Report's 2026 Best of the Best list, marking one of the biggest international achievements for Nepal's high-end tourism sector. The recognition highlights how Mustang has evolved into a world-class luxury destination, attracting global attention for its unique blend of Himalayan landscapes, cultural heritage, personalised hospitality, and wellness experiences.

One Card for Everything? Why Nepal's National Identity Card Is Becoming Essential for Digital Wallets, Public Services and Even India Travel

Nepal’s NID aims to simplify identity verification across public services, digital wallets and possible India travel. However, card delays, implementation issues and privacy concerns remain.

The Day Nepali Volleyball Changed Forever: Inside the Country's First Franchise League Auction

Nepal has reached a major sporting milestone with the launch of its first professional men's franchise volleyball league, beginning with a nationwide player auction that brings together six regional teams. The initiative is expected to create professional opportunities for athletes, attract private investment into the sport and establish a stronger pathway for the future of volleyball in Nepal.

Finance Minister Wagle Assures Diaspora: “Once a Nepali, Always a Nepali”

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has assured Nepalis living abroad that the government remains committed to protecting their connection with Nepal. He invited the diaspora to contribute knowledge, capital and international networks to the country’s economic development.

Former Nepal Micro Insurance CEO Mrigendra Nath Rimal Arrested by CIB in Dipak Bhatt Investigation

Former Nepal Micro Insurance CEO Mrigendra Nath Rimal has been arrested by CIB in connection with the ongoing investigation involving businessman Dipak Bhatt.