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Nepal ride-hailing law fails to take off despite court orders
Six years after judicial directives, delays persist as Bagmati cites political changes. Riders, companies and commuters face growing risks and disputes.
High-altitude chauri festival draws crowds despite harsh conditions
The festival in remote Panchthar overcomes poor weather and access challenges, attracting record visitors and boosting local livelihoods.
Kantipur Half Marathon draws record 4,000 runners
Record turnout marks growing running culture, KMG says.
Government calls Nepal a ‘buffer state’. Foreign policy experts disagree
The label used in a draft government paper raises questions about its relevance in the current geopolitical context.
In candid discussion, chief ministers urge PM to empower provinces
Provincial leaders cite gaps in laws, fiscal transfers and policing authority, as prime minister pledges to strengthen federalism.
PM Cup 2026: Records tumble as Sudurpashchim reach historic final
From Arjun Kumal’s 500+ runs to Aasif Sheikh’s first-ever double century, the eighth Men’s PM Cup saw stars shine and delivered a breakthrough for provincial cricket ahead of the final.
Nepal’s migrant workers: Data the new government can’t ignore
Undocumented workers, arguably among the most vulnerable, remain invisible in official statistics.
Nepali cricketers continue to raise questions about team selection process
On Tuesday, Karnali’s star pacer Anuj Chanara quit the team citing unfair selection process. This was only the latest in a series of controversies over transparency in both domestic teams and the nati
Breaking down Nepal’s health budget: Where are the funds going?
Without reforms, Nepal’s federal health system risks remaining centralised.
The question did not feel political when I asked it first. We were sitting in a circle at the school hall in Kalika Higher Secondary School in Turmakhand Municipality, Achham, sharing personal experie
Proposed chairs finalised for 10 thematic and 2 joint committees (List)
Kathmandu, April 16 The names of the chairs for 10 thematic committees and 2 joint committees under the House of Representatives have been finalised. A meeting of the parliamentary party of the Rastri
Lawmakers to get back secretarial help scrapped by Karki government
Judicially appointed, personal secretaries provide much-needed help with lawmaking, experts suggest.
China presses Nepal to keep distance from Tibetan and Taiwanese activities
Chinese ambassador warns home minister against government participation in upcoming Tibetan leadership ceremony; says Beijing has noted pro-Taiwan activity in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu, April 16 The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the fuel prices effective from 12:00 last midnight. The NOC hiked the fuel prices of diesel, kerosene and aviation fuel, while the pri
Forty-six Nepalis rescued from Cambodia
Kathmandu, April 16 The Nepali Embassy in Bangkok has rescued 46 Nepalis from Cambodia. All the rescued individuals have returned home. After receiving information that they were being used for illega
Doctors’ exodus drains Nepal’s health system
A wave of frustration is still sweeping through Nepal’s medical fraternity. On social media, healthcare professionals have publicly criticised the Nepali healthcare system for pushing them out rather
Property disclosure and welfare economics in Nepal’s new government
Welfare economics is not concerned only with how fast an economy grows or how large its budget becomes. The new government has already spoken of transforming Nepal into a hundred‑billion‑dollar econom
Onlinekhabar opens nominations for new edition of ‘40 Under 40 Youth’
Kathmandu, April 16 Onlinekhabar has launched the selection process for this year’s ‘40 Under 40 Youth’ and opened the nomination form from Wednesday. The initiative aims to identify and honour young
Women find maternal and child health much better in their daughters-in-law’s time
Falling maternal and infant deaths and a rise in institutional deliveries point to improving care, though gaps in awareness and nutrition persist.
Balen Shah named to TIME’s 100 most influential people list
Kathmandu, April 16 Nepal’s Prime Minister Balen Shah has been included in the list of the world’s 100 most influential people published by the prestigious American magazine TIME. The 2026 list also f