A landmark decision to ban solo hiking in some of the country’s wildest areas has shocked many adventurers — but was it about time?
Govt registers E-commerce Bill in parliament to establish legal framework for electronic business
The Government of Nepal has taken proactive measures by registering a bill in the parliament to lay the foundation for private companies engaged in operating business through electronic means. With …
Alibaba co-founder makes surprise visit to Pakistan
Jack Ma, the co-founder of Alibaba, after a recent visit to Kathmandu, Nepal, has arrived in Islamabad as part of an unforeseen trip to Pakistan.Ma, an English teacher-turned-businessman from …
Special Court convicts Gopal Khadka, the former Nepal Oil Corporation managing director
A full bench of the court sentenced Khadka to jail for 15 months, in addition to levying a Rs 91.91 million fine and ordering the confiscation of his property equal to the amount.
Can Nepal get to grips with worsening climate-fuelled wildfires?
Climate impacts from rising heat to drought fuel record wildfires in Nepal – raising concerns over the country’s fire strategies.
Nepal Rastra Bank: Time to work for financial stability
The regulatory body, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), grants permission for the establishment and operation of banks and financial institutions in the private sector within its jurisdiction.
Min Bahadur Gurung and his family own over 29 ropanis of Lalita Niwas land: CIB
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has claimed that proprietor of Bhatbhateni Supermarket, Min Bahadur Gurung and his family own more than 29 ropanis of Lalita Niwas land.
CIB confident of netting Lalita Niwas scammers
Central Investigation Bureau of Nepal Police has expressed confidence it will crack the Lalita Niwas land grab case this time around. It has also claimed that detailed investigation and enough proofs …
In a first, Nepal Budget passed on basis of majority
The House of Representatives of Nepal for the first time in history has approved the annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year on a ‘split-the-vote’ or majority basis. The budget for the upcoming …
Nepal, Bhutan get their own Carrousel of Nations village for first time in event’s 45-year history
For the first time in its 45-year history, Windsor’s annual multicultural festival — the Carrousel of Nations — is showcasing the food, culture and rich history of Nepal and Bhutan.