- Thursday, 14 May 2026
Modnath Dhakal
Debate over provinces reopens with initiation for statute amendment
At a time when public sentiment is quite against the provinces in the current three-tier federal system in Nepal, concerns are growing about the fate of the subnational governments with the government forming a task force to study and suggest reforms in the constitution.
Government urged to create 'digital profiles' of Nepali workers abroad
The Inter-Ministerial High Level Task Force has suggested the government to immediately create 'digital profiles' and geolocation mapping data of Nepali workers residing in conflict-affected or high-risk areas. "Analyse risk levels and r
Ending The Sway Of Middlemen
Nepal's political development, including changes of all scales, always culminated in power-sharing among the major political forces and seeking support from the existing political and economic elite. They became so apathetic to the public i
Govt to begin refunding depositors of troubled cooperatives
The government has announced that it will begin returning the savings of depositors of troubled cooperatives from mid-May (the first week of Jestha in the Nepali calendar). The Problematic Coope
Nepal objects to Indo-China Kailash route via Lipulek
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reiterated on Sunday evening that Limpiyadhura, Lipulek and Kalapani, located east of the Mahakali River, are integral parts of Nepal, as established by the Treaty of Sugauli of 1816.
Global Tourism Forum to help Nepal attract investment
If things go as planned, the summit will bring in multilateral agencies, world-class hotels, travel and tour companies, and other concerned agencies to Nepal.
Economy to expand by 3.68 % this FY
The National Statistics Office (NSO) has projected that the growth in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the Fiscal Year 2025/26 will sit at 3.68 per cent at the real price. With this, the size of the national economy will reach Rs. 5,796 billion.
Industry revival sounds exciting but entails significant cost and risk
The government's move to bring the large public enterprises (PEs), that have long been closed or running in a poor state, into operation has rekindled debate about its outcome.
30,000 Nepalis return home from West Asia
More than 30,000 Nepali nationals have returned home from West Asian countries following the outbreak of conflict in the region. The entire region is in turmoil following a war break out between Israel-USA and Iran.
Capital spending stalls at 24% as FY nears end
Mobilisation of the development budget in the past more than nine months of the current Fiscal Year 2025/26 has remained meagre at just 24.15 per cent, creating a challenge for the government to spend a large chunk of the budget expediting the projects.
Fiscal Council decides to increase equalisation grant
The Inter-Governmental Fiscal Council (IFC) has decided to increase the financial equalisation grant in proportion to the growth of the federal budget while improving the fiscal transfer and grant system.
Uncertainty persists over work permits in West Asian nations
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on Friday that the government is still evaluating the situation in West Asia to decide whether to issue new labour permits. The Department of Foreign Employment, an agency under the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security (MoLESS) has begun to issue labour permits for those seeking re-entry to the countries in the West Asian region, including the Gulf, after a brief halt.
RSP set to target domestic production, IT, power exports to achieve high growth rate
With a likely two-thirds majority win in the March 5 elections for the House of Representatives (HoR), the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is heading to form the next government generating hopes that the governance system would be improved within a short period.
Uncertainty looms over fate of Nepali migrant workers in war-torn Middle East
The tension that began in West Asia (or Middle East) with Israel and the USA attacking Iran has entered the eighth day on Saturday. As the conflict has s
China's Alternative Paradigm To World
Chinese President Xi Jinping probably is the person who played a role in reshaping the global order in the beginning of the 21st century. Within a year of his ascent to the power of the largest country in the world
