ECONOMY
China to fund Kalanki–Basundhara ring road expansion with Rs 11 billion grant
China to fund Kalanki–Basundhara ring road expansion with Rs...
The agreement was signed between Sunil Lamsal, Minister for Physical Infrastructure, Transport and Urban Development, and Zhang Maoming, China’s ambassador to Nepal.
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POLITICS
Mahabir Pun publicly discloses property details: Three tolas of gold, land in four locatio...
Mahabir Pun publicly discloses property details: Three tolas...
Pun’s permanent address is in Khurkhure Tole, Rapti Municipality-8 in Chitwan, where he has obtained his citizenship. He has stated that he is currently living in a rented house in Hamaltol, Kaski.
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POLITICS
UN Resident Coordinator Yahia pays courtesy call on Speaker Aryal
UN Resident Coordinator Yahia pays courtesy call on Speaker...
A comprehensive discussion was held at the meeting on contemporary issues such as Nepal-United Nations collaboration, youth engagement, education, gender equality, diplomacy, and climate change, the Speaker's secretariat said.
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WORLD
Iran has executed 21, arrested 4,000 since start of Mideast war: UN
Iran has executed 21, arrested 4,000 since start of Mideast...
Since the US-Israeli strikes sparked the war in late February, at least nine people have been executed in connection with the protests that rocked Iran in January 2026, another 10 for alleged membership of opposition groups and two on spying charges, the UN's rights office said.
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POLITICS
Govt will take responsibility for management of homeless: RSP Chair Lamichhane
Govt will take responsibility for management of homeless: RS...
In the informal meeting of the RSP Parliamentary Party held today at Singha Durbar, he stated that the government will ensure that no one becomes homeless during the management of settlements in disaster high-risk areas.
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POLITICS
Oppn parties on warpath as govt pushes five ordinances after suspending parliament
Oppn parties on warpath as govt pushes five ordinances after...
The latest flashpoint came on Wednesday when the government recommended three additional ordinances to President Ramchandra Paudel. According to sources at the Office of the President, the ordinances relate to universities, health, and amendments to certain Nepal laws. This followed an earlier decis...
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ECONOMY
SEBON seeks suggestions for securities market policies, sets May 29 deadline
SEBON seeks suggestions for securities market policies, sets...
Issuing a public notice on Wednesday, the board called for recommendations for the fiscal year 2026/27, setting May 29 as the deadline for submission.
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SOCIETY
MCA-Nepal begins upgrading 40 km Dhan Khola–Lamahi section of East-West Highway
MCA-Nepal begins upgrading 40 km Dhan Khola–Lamahi section o...
The project will introduce modern construction technologies in Nepal for the first time, including Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) and Superpave methods, which are expected to improve road quality, durability and environmental sustainability. Authorities say the approach will also reduce costs by reusi...
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POLITICS
NC replaces National Assembly PP leader
NC replaces National Assembly PP leader
According to party sources, the decision was taken by Bhishmaraj Angdembe, the party’s PP leader in the House of Representatives, who nominated Panta to the position.
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POLITICS
Deputy Speaker Ruby Kumari Thakur’s health improving after hospitalization
Deputy Speaker Ruby Kumari Thakur’s health improving after h...
She was taken to KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital after she reportedly fainted. According to the hospital, her condition has now stabilised and she has regained consciousness.
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