SOCIETY

Clash at Kanchanpur jail leaves five inmates injured

Clash at Kanchanpur jail leaves five inmates injured

Five inmates were injured during a clash at the district jail in Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur, on Wednesday. Inspector Thap...

Five inmates were injured during a clash at the district jail in Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur, on Wednesday. Inspector Thap...

Apr 08, 2026

POLITICS

Nepal welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, calls for dialogue and protection of civilians

Nepal welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, calls for dialogue and protection of civilians

Nepal has welcomed the recent announcement of a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States of America and th...

Nepal has welcomed the recent announcement of a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States of America and th...

Apr 08, 2026

POLITICS

Lawmaker calls for ending ‘Rs 11.84 billion textbook racket’ burdening parents

Lawmaker calls for ending ‘Rs 11.84 billion textbook racket’ burdening parents

Speaking during the zero hour of Wednesday’s meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR), Prakash Pathak urged t...

Speaking during the zero hour of Wednesday’s meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR), Prakash Pathak urged t...

Apr 08, 2026

ECONOMY

NEPSE jumps 45.12 points as daily turnover surges to Rs 8.31 billion

NEPSE jumps 45.12 points as daily turnover surges to Rs 8.31 billion

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday surged 45.12 points to close at 2,802.52 points.

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday surged 45.12 points to close at 2,802.52 points.

Apr 08, 2026

POLITICS

HoR to elect Deputy Speaker on April 10

HoR to elect Deputy Speaker on April 10

According to Rule 7 of the House of Representatives Regulations, provisions are in place for the election of both the Sp...

According to Rule 7 of the House of Representatives Regulations, provisions are in place for the election of both the Sp...

Apr 08, 2026

POLITICS

PM Shah reaffirms commitment to balanced foreign policy, stronger ties with partners

PM Shah reaffirms commitment to balanced foreign policy, stronger ties with partners

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said that his government is committed to further strengthening Nepal’s relations...

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said that his government is committed to further strengthening Nepal’s relations...

Apr 08, 2026

SOCIETY

Poverty in Sudurpaschim province up by 10 percent

Poverty in Sudurpaschim province up by 10 percent

The government, which is in the final stage of preparing its second five-year plan, said poverty has risen in the curren...

The government, which is in the final stage of preparing its second five-year plan, said poverty has risen in the curren...

Apr 08, 2026

POLITICS

National Assembly Vice Chair Bhandari gives up party responsibility

National Assembly Vice Chair Bhandari gives up party responsibility

Elected from CPN-UML, Bhandari was a central member of the party. She was unanimously elected as the Vice Chairperson of...

Elected from CPN-UML, Bhandari was a central member of the party. She was unanimously elected as the Vice Chairperson of...

Apr 08, 2026

POLITICS

Foreign Ministry briefs ministers on diplomatic code of conduct and foreign affairs

Foreign Ministry briefs ministers on diplomatic code of conduct and foreign affairs

The presentation was delivered by Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai during a programme held at the Office of the Prime...

The presentation was delivered by Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai during a programme held at the Office of the Prime...

Apr 08, 2026

SOCIETY

Public transport, freight fares hiked following govt decision

Public transport, freight fares hiked following govt decision

The government’s decision to raise public transport and freight fares is set to increase commuting costs and poten...

The government’s decision to raise public transport and freight fares is set to increase commuting costs and poten...

Apr 08, 2026