SOCIETY
Traffic police take action against 2,746 drivers in last 24 hours
Traffic police take action against 2,746 drivers in last 24...
"In the past twenty-four hours, 2,746 vehicle drivers were penalised for violating traffic rules in the Kathmandu Valley. A total revenue of Rs 2 million 964 thousand and 501 has been collected from these penalties," said Traffic Police spokesperson and Superintendent of Police Naresh Raj Subedi.
Apr 28, 2026
SOCIETY
PPMO blacklists seven firms for contract violations
PPMO blacklists seven firms for contract violations
According to a notice published on Tuesday, Italy-based ELC Electroconsult S.p.A. has been barred from participating in public procurement for two years. The action was taken following a recommendation from the Nepal Electricity Authority, which cited the company’s failure to complete study an...
Apr 28, 2026
Market
Nepal, EU call for closer cooperation in ICT sector
Nepal, EU call for closer cooperation in ICT sector
The call was made during the Nepal–EU Tech Forum 2026, organized at the European Institute for Asian Studies (EIAS) on Monday by the Embassy of Nepal in Brussels in collaboration with Genese Solution. The forum brought together policymakers, investors, tech entrepreneurs, and members of the Ne...
Apr 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Japan and UNDP partner to strengthen urban resilience to climate risks in Nepal
Japan and UNDP partner to strengthen urban resilience to cli...
The Government of Japan and the UNDP have launched a new $1.296 million project, “Smart Buildings and Green Infrastructure for Improved Human Security and Sustainable Development,” to strengthen urban resilience to rising climate risks in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City.
Apr 28, 2026
ECONOMY
Tourism entrepreneurs troubled due to lack of separate bus park for tourist buses
Tourism entrepreneurs troubled due to lack of separate bus p...
The government has considered the tourism sector as the economic backbone of the country, but tourists have been facing hardships because there is no separate bus park for vehicles departing from the federal capital to various tourist destinations.
Apr 28, 2026
WORLD
Israeli attacks on Southern Lebanon continue despite ceasefire
Israeli attacks on Southern Lebanon continue despite ceasefi...
The Lebanese National News Agency reported that Israeli warplanes launched three airstrikes on the town of Zawtar Al-Sharqiyah in the Nabatieh district. Meanwhile, a number of people remain missing following an airstrike on the town of Haris in the Bint Jbeil district, southern Lebanon.
Apr 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Two firms fined for violating business code
Two firms fined for violating business code
During the market monitoring, the West Shopping Centre located at Thamel and the Kantipur Café at Tribhuvan International Airport each was fined Rs 205 thousand, while the Goodluck Trekking Shop of Thamel was directed to appear at the Department with business documents.
Apr 28, 2026
WORLD
Japan prosecutor who accused boss of rape to resign
Japan prosecutor who accused boss of rape to resign
Very few women in Japan speak out about sexual assault but the prosecutor, who uses the pseudonym Hikari, came forward in 2024 to accuse Osaka's then top prosecutor of raping her six years earlier.
Apr 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Climate change reshaping life in high Himalayas, Khumjung village feels the heat
Climate change reshaping life in high Himalayas, Khumjung vi...
Khumjung, located at around 4,000 meters in Ward No. 4 of Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality in the Everest region, is increasingly experiencing the direct impacts of rising temperatures and changing seasons. Residents say the village, a few kilometres from Namche Bazaar, has undergone visible e...
Apr 28, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE plunges 26.16 points as daily turnover increases Rs 6.53 billion
NEPSE plunges 26.16 points as daily turnover increases Rs 6....
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday plunged 26.16 points to close at 2,770.26 points.
Apr 28, 2026