Four million doses of China-donated vaccines may never be used

Officials say low vaccine uptake and assurance of updated vaccine doses by COVAX are among the reasons for not rolling out the vaccine doses.

Employees oppose ‘haste’ to move Lumbini Province offices to Deukhuri

They submitted a memo to the provincial chief secretary to postpone the decision until physical infrastructure is ready.

Slump in power use sign of economic woes

Factories are running below capacity, businesses are down for the lack of loans.

Government inaction makes life miserable in two flood-prone Banke villages

Residents of Chaupheri and Ramnagar of Duduwa Rural Municipality face inundation and floods every monsoon.

Doctor and bed shortages affect services at BPKIHS hospital

The hospital is short of at least 1,000 beds across all units and is currently operating with half the required workforce.

Narayanghat-Butwal road work gathering pace after government warned contractor

Work should have been finished by August 7 but progress is at 20 percent.

2,000 licensed weapons received

Despite the government's call to submit licensed weapons for elections to the House of Representatives and provincial assemblies scheduled for November 20, the response from licence holders is not encouraging.

NEA may build part of MCC-funded transmission line

Nepal Electricity Authority is concerned about a potential delay in completing the project, which is to be constructed under the MCC compact.

Nepal reduces power export to India as production dips

With water levels in rivers receding, power generation has slumped which will go down further in the days to come.

Victims of Madhesh movement left to fend for themselves

Seven years after their revolt, many survivors struggle to meet basic needs.

Adopt mitigation and adaptation strategies to reduce cost of climate change, experts say

Nepal’s GDP is estimated to be reduced by seven percent in 2050 solely due to climate change.

Chhath’s essence is equality but Dalits still left out

For Dalits in Bara, the four-day festival was a stark reminder of the discrimination they have been subjected to for decades.

KMC’s decision to lock up Rani Pokhari during Chhath disappoints worshippers

Organising committee blames the city for not providing space to celebrate the festival this year even though the reconstruction of the pond is over.

Nepal on the verge of serious hunger problems

Nutrition scientists say immediate measures of intervention are needed to avoid further deterioration of the situation.

Road safety in Nepal is off the track

Nepal’s current efforts are inadequate to lower traffic-related fatalities or injuries in the foreseeable future.

Government mute spectator as extreme weather hits farmers

As climate change-induced disasters increase, thousands of people face the risk of hunger.

Minimum foreign investment amount cut to Rs20 million

The lowered minimum has failed to enthuse the private sector because of inconsistency in government policy.

Government in a fix as India seeks Nepal’s position on the Army Agnipath scheme

Border uncertainty in north troubles traders again— ahead of festivals

In crisis lies opportunity

New TV sets, foreign booze unlikely during upcoming big sporting events—because there’s an import ban

Nepal Oil says will not reduce fuel prices despite fall in import prices

Wire factories shut down in protest against higher taxes

Election Commission estimates poll cost at Rs10 billion

City removes garbage from core areas for Gaijatra, but lasting solution not in sight

Agencies working in health, gender sectors in Nepal fall short on gender equality

Nepal Airlines at a loss as Chinese planes begin to rust

Syaubari–Rasuwagadhi road upgrade work halted by pandemic yet to resume

New maximum levels for heavy metals in food products fixed

Police and Lalitpur Metropolitan City in jurisdiction dispute over road traffic management

Amid Covid surge, officials project a peak by August-end urging all to be cautious

UN watchdog asks Nepal to split Civil Aviation Authority

Even a small rally or festival can throw Valley’s traffic out of gear

Government plans to hold elections on November 20

Public banned from forests to protect red panda

Garbage piles up on Valley streets, again

As tiger numbers rise, experts stress protecting habitats and prey base, reducing conflict with humans

Lalitpur plans public bicycle sharing. Good move, say cycle enthusiasts but with caveat

Monetary policy reins in credit expansion to control inflation

Incessant rainfall since Tuesday triggers landslides in Bajhang

As coronavirus infections rise suddenly, authorities step up booster vaccination

Traders express displeasure as import ban is extended

Nepal on the brink of another Covid wave as infections rise

Landslides displace more than 40 families

Do you have flu-like symptoms? It could be Covid

Deuba’s one year in office marked by misrule and tactic from Oli’s playbook

Inflation close to double-digit mark

Tax waiver sets off investment rush in automobile assembly plants

Move to lower eligibility age for elderly allowance to cost over Rs15 billion

Covid resurgence and cholera outbreak pose ‘increasing challenge’ to public health

Kathmandu bids again to make city free of beggars

Vaccine acceptance is high, but many aren’t taking booster shots

Crippling fertiliser shortage clouds Paddy Day celebrations for thousands of farmers

Nearly 70 percent water samples in Valley contaminated

Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train reaches Janakpurdham

Rising cost of living is impacting people’s health

Monsoon brings more misery to Dhading villages

New rule allows crusher plants even closer to rivers, forests and villages

Potential foreign investors put off by Nepal's lax law enforcement

How to get an embossed number plate?

On SPP, no party looks clean— all lying, playing to the gallery

All provinces present their budgets, targeting economic recovery

Nepal scrambles to secure fertilisers as paddy season begins

Hotels to ban single-use plastics in green push

Sisdole locals say they won’t allow garbage at Banchare Danda until their demands are met

Missing Tara Air plane found crashed, 14 bodies recovered

Balen has challenges galore as he takes over as Kathmandu mayor

Supreme Court says no to Nijgadh airport over environmental concerns

‘Balen’ canes parties with the walking stick

Fertiliser shortage haunts farmers ahead of looming paddy season

On petro business, policies have been utterly inconsistent for many years

#MeToo gathers force but calls for sustained movement

Over 150 local units set to be devoid of representatives, creating a vacuum

Economists warn a big budget will send prices soaring

Bhairahawa goes wow as second international airport opens

Local polls: Nepali Congress looks set to gain, and also to be saviour of Maoists

Oil Corporation hikes fuel prices by a steep Rs10 per litre

Inflation fears as banks report large withdrawals ahead of local elections

Despite law, Nepal fails to achieve Dalit women representation in wards

All roar, no bite: Poll body says will monitor spending. Experts doubt

A left turn Congress is taking as the party attempts to counter communist forces

Budget session is just weeks away but uncertainties loom

Excessive focus on Bharatpur mayoral race may cost Nepali Congress dearly

In Ukraine's Russian-speaking east, Putin's war is tearing families apart

Five candidates for Kathmandu mayor position to watch

Covid response fund releases money after 14 months

New transmission line planned along Postal Highway

Two-day weekend will add to case backlogs at hospitals, doctors say

Public availability of electoral roll data raises privacy concerns

Photojournalists organise photo exhibition to mark 95th National Photojournalism Day

Dry conditions are fuelling wildfires but authorities are ill-equipped to tackle them

What’s your wedding budget? Expect to spend more

Congressional delegation from US arrives in Nepal, will meet with top leaders

Street vendors are crucial to urban economy, but their plight is huge

Lower revenue collection raises questions about health of economy

On the horns of a dilemma: To restrict imports or make the revenue

The Nepali literary environment

Ministry to support Nepal Drugs Limited to produce 25 essential medicines

Landfill issue could delay opening of Pokhara airport

Experts warn against supply cuts as daily fuel imports hit Rs1 billion