Business

PMO pressure pushes Smart Telecom case to court despite legal objections

The Smart Telecom case has deepened divisions within the Kathmandu District Attorney’s Office, with government lawyers resisting what they describe as unprecedented pressure from the Prime Minister’s Office to file a case against banks and others over the auction of assets belonging to the defunct telecommunications company.

Business

GWM launches HAVAL JOLION MAX EV at Rs 59.99 million

Great Wall Motor (GWM) has launched the HAVAL JOLION MAX, a pure electric SUV, in Nepal at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026.

Health

Private hospitals in Sudurpaschim offering specialised care beyond their licences

Private hospitals in Sudurpaschim Province licensed to provide general healthcare are increasingly being found offering specialised treatment and complex surgeries beyond the scope of their approvals, exposing gaps in health-sector monitoring and enforcement.

Kathmandu

India to fund eight community projects in Nepal worth Rs 803 million

India and Nepal on Tuesday signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for eight High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in the education, health and agriculture sectors, with a combined estimated cost of Rs 803 million.

Videos

Gathemangal: Bhaktapur Newars Worship, Then Burn A Demon

Bhaktapur's Newar community marked Gathemangal, also known as Gathamugh Chahre or Ghantakarna Chaturdashi, on Tuesday, building effigies of the demon Ghantakarna in local neighbourhoods, worshipping them, and setting them ablaze at dusk.

Business

BYD unveils new-generation ATTO series in Nepal

BYD has unveiled its new-generation ATTO series in Nepal, introducing upgrades to the ATTO 1, a new entry-level ATTO 2 variant and a comprehensively refreshed 2026 ATTO 3 at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026.

Business

Ather Nepal unveils 450X Overtones with new smart riding features

Ather Nepal has unveiled the new 450X Overtones Series along with three new riding technologies at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026 in Kathmandu.

Business

Global IME Bank offers auto loans at 5.25% interest

Global IME Bank has announced a special auto loan scheme offering interest rates starting at 5.25 percent for customers purchasing vehicles during the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo.

Nepal

Two bridges inaugurated together; One is working, the other hasn't begun

Nearly four years after its foundation stone was laid with a promise to complete it within two years, the proposed Jaitapur–Ramnagar bridge over the Pasaaha River in Bara remains unbuilt, leaving local residents to struggle through floods and muddy roads during the monsoon.

World

Landslide in Mumbai kills 6 as India is drenched by monsoon rains

Heavy monsoon rains triggered a landslide in a densely populated neighborhood in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, early Wednesday, killing at least six people and injuring four others, authorities said.

Nepal

Hetauda Hospital opens NICU, giving high-risk newborns critical care closer to home

Pregnant women in Hetauda who face high-risk deliveries may no longer have to travel to Chitwan or Kathmandu out of fear that their newborns will need intensive care, following the launch of a neonatal intensive care unit at Hetauda Hospital.

Business

Superbrands Nepal launched to recognise and elevate brand excellence in Nepal

Superbrands, the globally recognised independent authority on branding, has formally launched Superbrands Nepal, marking a significant new chapter for Nepal’s business and branding landscape.