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A Coward’s Confession: A Nation Slipping Toward Absolute Power

Opinion

A Coward’s Confession: A Nation Slipping Toward Absolute Power

KATHMANDU: I have started to feel very scared lately. I remember someone writing recently, “Traditional intellectuals are scared.” In a way, I felt glad thinking that symptoms of being an “intellectual” were appearing in me too. Then again, since it also said “traditional,” I did not find it pleasant. If one is to be an...

Bhim Narayan Regmi

Politics
Upper House MPs emphasize on bringing policy to be self-reliant in food grains
Upper House MPs emphasize on bringing policy to be self-reliant in food grains
June 29, 2026
NA meeting: Government’s attention drawn to address demands of landless settlers
NA meeting: Government’s attention drawn to address demands of landless settlers
June 29, 2026
UML Vice Chair Paudel presented before Special Court in money laundering case
UML Vice Chair Paudel presented before Special Court in money laundering case
June 29, 2026
Opposition lawmakers condemn RSP’s underage memberships and poor governance in National Assembly
Opposition lawmakers condemn RSP’s underage memberships and poor governance in National Assembly
June 29, 2026
Speaker Aryal urges MPs to be more accountable to voters
Speaker Aryal urges MPs to be more accountable to voters
June 29, 2026
UML Vice Chair Paudel presented before Special Court in money laundering case
UML Vice Chair Paudel presented before Special Court in money laundering case
June 29, 2026
Opposition lawmakers condemn RSP’s underage memberships and poor governance in National Assembly
Opposition lawmakers condemn RSP’s underage memberships and poor governance in National Assembly
June 29, 2026
Speaker Aryal urges MPs to be more accountable to voters
Speaker Aryal urges MPs to be more accountable to voters
June 29, 2026
UML leader Gokul Baskota ridicules leftist unity talks as ‘blunt weapon to retain power’
UML leader Gokul Baskota ridicules leftist unity talks as ‘blunt weapon to retain power’
June 29, 2026
Business
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Nepal’s stock market extends losing streak despite new SEBON leadership

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s share market began the trading week on a distinctly bearish note, extending a prolonged downward trend that has...

Opinion
Explainer
Everything Businesses Need to Know About Nepal’s New Company Act Draft

Everything Businesses Need to Know About Nepal’s New Company Act Draft

3 hours ago
Feature
Nonfunctional labs undermine pesticide testing in vegetables

Nonfunctional labs undermine pesticide testing in vegetables
Settlement policy for pending tax disputes set to strengthen revenue collection

Settlement policy for pending tax disputes set to strengthen revenue collection
From sludge to sanctuary: The remarkable revival of Milijuli Lake in Chitwan

From sludge to sanctuary: The remarkable revival of Milijuli Lake in Chitwan
Long read
Interview
‘Democracy thrives when citizens embrace self-criticism’

Uprety's new book, Sanrachanatmak Labhansha (Structural Dividend), is being released today. Through this book, described as self-critical non-fiction, the author attempts to examine discrimination based on caste, gender, class, race, religion, and sexuality in Nepali society from a personal-political angle....

June 28, 2026
‘Democracy thrives when citizens embrace self-criticism’
“You can’t become a writer with an easy life”
“You can’t become a writer with an easy life”
June 27, 2026
‘Border dispute resolution demands bilateral talks with a clear timeline’
‘Border dispute resolution demands bilateral talks with a clear timeline’
June 15, 2026
‘Today’s film songs are modern folk songs’
‘Today’s film songs are modern folk songs’
June 13, 2026
‘Border dispute resolution demands bilateral talks with a clear timeline’
‘Border dispute resolution demands bilateral talks with a clear timeline’
June 15, 2026
‘Today’s film songs are modern folk songs’
‘Today’s film songs are modern folk songs’
June 13, 2026
Nepal risks missing key opportunities if PM avoids foreign visits: Acharya
Nepal risks missing key opportunities if PM avoids foreign visits: Acharya
June 8, 2026
Controlling food prices is imperative for the government’s political stability: Krishna Pahari
Controlling food prices is imperative for the government’s political stability: Krishna Pahari
May 25, 2026
Analysis
Health
Kalikot declared as district achieving full immunization status

Kalikot declared as district achieving full immunization status

June 29, 2026
Travel
Govt unable to invest immediately in aviation sector: Tourism Minister

Govt unable to invest immediately in aviation sector: Tourism Minister

June 29, 2026
Daily Brief
Nepal News Evening Briefing | Monday, June 29, 2026

Nepal News Evening Briefing | Monday, June 29, 2026

June 29, 2026
Entertainment
Release date set for Hollywood film ‘Tenzing’ shot in Nepal
Release date set for Hollywood film ‘Tenzing’ shot in Nepal

KATHMANDU: The Hollywood film ‘Tenzing,’ based on the life of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and filmed across Nepal, will be released on October 9, with streaming...

June 28, 2026
Russian House marks Bolshoi Theatre anniversary with ballet concert in Kathmandu
Russian House marks Bolshoi Theatre anniversary with ballet concert in Kathmandu
Singer Sujan Chapagain blames account misuse and fake profiles for viral chat scandal
Singer Sujan Chapagain blames account misuse and fake profiles for viral chat scandal
Russian House marks Bolshoi Theatre anniversary with ballet concert in Kathmandu
Russian House marks Bolshoi Theatre anniversary with ballet concert in Kathmandu
June 28, 2026
Singer Sujan Chapagain blames account misuse and fake profiles for viral chat scandal
Singer Sujan Chapagain blames account misuse and fake profiles for viral chat scandal
June 27, 2026
How Sushant Ghimire channeled “Aaba Piudina Bho…” into a National Hangover Anthem
How Sushant Ghimire channeled “Aaba Piudina Bho…” into a National Hangover Anthem
June 27, 2026
Gallery
Tokha municipality organizes 23rd National Paddy Planting Festival

Tokha municipality organizes 23rd National Paddy Planting Festival
Pokhara celebrates 21st Rice Planting Festival [Photo feature]

Pokhara celebrates 21st Rice Planting Festival [Photo feature]
Crepe myrtle beauty spilled across the streets of Bharatpur [Photo feature]

Crepe myrtle beauty spilled across the streets of Bharatpur [Photo feature]
Candidates make final push for votes in RSP office-bearer elections (Photo Feature)

Candidates make final push for votes in RSP office-bearer elections (Photo Feature)
Kirtipur squatters warn of returning to old settlement [Photo Feature]

Kirtipur squatters warn of returning to old settlement [Photo Feature]
World Cup craze in Kathmandu (Photo Feature)

World Cup craze in Kathmandu (Photo Feature)
Ministers and party leaders join dancing and singing inside convention hall ahead of election [Photo Feature]

Ministers and party leaders join dancing and singing inside convention hall ahead of election [Photo Feature]
RSP’s general convention venue messed up with campaign materials [Photo Feature]

RSP’s general convention venue messed up with campaign materials [Photo Feature]
Repair of smart streetlights intensified along Jadibuti-Suryabinayak road section [Photo Feature]

Repair of smart streetlights intensified along Jadibuti-Suryabinayak road section [Photo Feature]
Chaos erupts at RSP convention during buttermilk distribution (Photo Feature)

Chaos erupts at RSP convention during buttermilk distribution (Photo Feature)
International Yoga Day: Group yoga practice held in Bhaktapur Durbar Square (Photo Feature)

International Yoga Day: Group yoga practice held in Bhaktapur Durbar Square (Photo Feature)
Bhoto Jatra concludes in Lalitpur (Photo Feature)

Bhoto Jatra concludes in Lalitpur (Photo Feature)
World
China adds 20 Japanese entities to export blacklist: commerce ministry

China adds 20 Japanese entities to export blacklist: commerce ministry

4 seconds ago
South Asia
Bangladesh’s fugitive ex-PM says will return to Dhaka ‘this year’

Bangladesh’s fugitive ex-PM says will return to Dhaka ‘this year’

2 hours ago
Sports
Neymar reportedly donates USD 250000 for earthquake-hit Venezuela

Neymar reportedly donates USD 250000 for earthquake-hit Venezuela

10 hours ago
Climate
Science & Technology
CXMT signs long-term chip supply deal with Tencent ahead of IPO

CXMT signs long-term chip supply deal with Tencent ahead of IPO
Google limits Meta’s access to Gemini AI over computing capacity shortage

Google limits Meta’s access to Gemini AI over computing capacity shortage
Government’s homegrown messaging app ‘NepaConnect’ appears on google play store

Government’s homegrown messaging app ‘NepaConnect’ appears on google play store
China tightens security of ‘Indium’ exports, raising fears of new trade restrictions

China tightens security of ‘Indium’ exports, raising fears of new trade restrictions
DeepSeek raises $7.4 billion in landmark AI funding round

DeepSeek raises $7.4 billion in landmark AI funding round
Apple signals higher device prices over rising memory chip costs

Apple signals higher device prices over rising memory chip costs
DeepSeek valued at more than $50 bn after funding round: reports

DeepSeek valued at more than $50 bn after funding round: reports
Connected but Not Equal: Nepal’s Internet Boom Still Leaves Millions Behind

Connected but Not Equal: Nepal’s Internet Boom Still Leaves Millions Behind
Elon Musk crowned world’s first trillionaire as SpaceX makes historic stock market debut

Elon Musk crowned world’s first trillionaire as SpaceX makes historic stock market debut
Meta services hit by massive global outage, millions of users affected

Meta services hit by massive global outage, millions of users affected
Nvidia targets China with ‘Vera’ ahead of annual shareholder meeting

Nvidia targets China with ‘Vera’ ahead of annual shareholder meeting
DeerHack returns for 4th edition with focus on youth innovation

DeerHack returns for 4th edition with focus on youth innovation
WEATHER
Diplomacy
Australian ambassador Ernst, wife seen taking part in paddy planting festival
Australian ambassador Ernst, wife seen taking part in paddy planting festival
June 29, 2026
German ambassador visits EcoHimal center promoting sustainable agriculture
German ambassador visits EcoHimal center promoting sustainable agriculture
June 29, 2026
US Embassy backs tourism dialogue to promote investment and digital innovation
US Embassy backs tourism dialogue to promote investment and digital innovation
June 29, 2026
Dispute emerges between PM’s secretariat and Foreign Ministry over passport contract
Dispute emerges between PM’s secretariat and Foreign Ministry over passport contract
June 28, 2026
Security
Multiple questions raised over proposal to hike traffic fines from Rs 500 to 100,000
Multiple questions raised over proposal to hike traffic fines from Rs 500 to 100,000
Traffic police remove tinted windows from vehicles of Home Minister and Secretary
Traffic police remove tinted windows from vehicles of Home Minister and Secretary
Nepal Police drives over Rs 869 million revenue collection in the past month
Nepal Police drives over Rs 869 million revenue collection in the past month
Defense Ministry drafts bill to establish National Defense University
Defense Ministry drafts bill to establish National Defense University
Special
Fatal cost of Morang’s moneylending trap: Stripping away land and life

Fatal cost of Morang’s moneylending trap: Stripping away land and life

1 day ago
History and Culture
Monastery construction begins in Lumbini, believed to further strengthen Nepal-Bhutan relations

Monastery construction begins in Lumbini, believed to further strengthen Nepal-Bhutan relations

June 28, 2026
Society
National Paddy Day marked by machine rice planting and drone fertilizer spraying

National Paddy Day marked by machine rice planting and drone fertilizer spraying

June 29, 2026
Man rescued after being trapped in Tinau River
Man rescued after being trapped in Tinau River
June 29, 2026
Wild elephants wreak havoc, destroying 6 homes in Udayapur
Wild elephants wreak havoc, destroying 6 homes in Udayapur
June 29, 2026
Nepal Facts
Flawed and fatty: The non-standard ‘Pragya Nepali Dictionary’
Flawed and fatty: The non-standard ‘Pragya Nepali Dictionary’
Top ten facts about Chitwan National Park
Top ten facts about Chitwan National Park
West Seti Hydropower Project: Key Facts, Timeline, and Significance
West Seti Hydropower Project: Key Facts, Timeline, and Significance
Key Facts About Nepal’s Upper Arun Hydropower Project: A Game-Changer in the Making
Key Facts About Nepal’s Upper Arun Hydropower Project: A Game-Changer in the Making
Kaski: A Land of Stunning Geographical Beauty and Rich Culture
Kaski: A Land of Stunning Geographical Beauty and Rich Culture

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