SPORTS
Nepal’s batting woes deepen; reliance on Airee grows
Nepal’s batting woes deepen; reliance on Airee grows
Across matches against Oman and the United Arab Emirates, Nepal’s batting unit has looked short of the patience and composure required in one-day cricket.
Apr 30, 2026
SOCIETY
Mostly cloudy conditions expected today
Mostly cloudy conditions expected today
Currently, light to moderate rain accompanied with thunder, lightning and windstorms is taking place in some places of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali provinces, and at a few places in Madhesh and Sudurpaschim provinces, the DHM stated.
Apr 30, 2026
ECONOMY
Banks and financial institutions post impressive profits in Q3, backed by NRB’s lenient po...
Banks and financial institutions post impressive profits in...
As per the financial report unveiled by 20 commercial banks, they secured profits of Rs 49.21 billion as of the third quarter of the current FY. The amount was Rs 41.25 billion in the same period of FY 2024/25.
Apr 30, 2026
ECONOMY
MoF launches bi-monthly payment system for government employees
MoF launches bi-monthly payment system for government employ...
The Ministry of Finance started the 15-day payments as a pilot project on Wednesday. Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle launched the work of paying salaries to employees amid a special program organized at the MoF.
Apr 30, 2026
SOCIETY
Authorities urge farmers to store wheat amid adverse weather
Authorities urge farmers to store wheat amid adverse weather
Recent changes in weather patterns, including fog, mist, and rainfall across various parts of the country, have increased the risk of damage to wheat crops left in the open.
Apr 30, 2026
WORLD
Why police can't get your phone back in London, Europe's phone theft capital
Why police can't get your phone back in London, Europe's pho...
As AFP joined a patrol on a sunny Friday night, police officer Hayden O'Connor spotted potential victims everywhere -- people holding out phones to follow directions or listening to music.
Apr 30, 2026
OPINION
Beyond Law and Order: The Case for Deep Police Reform in Nepal
Beyond Law and Order: The Case for Deep Police Reform in Nep...
Police reform in Nepal is not merely institutional adjustment but a national imperative that links security, economic growth, governance, and public trust, requiring a modern legal framework and systemic transformation.
Apr 30, 2026
WORLD
Pentagon chief testifies on Iran war, peace efforts stall
Pentagon chief testifies on Iran war, peace efforts stall
Iran has blockaded the waterway -- a vital conduit for oil and gas shipments -- since the start of the US-Israeli offensive two months ago, sending shockwaves through the global economy.
Apr 30, 2026
OPINION
Rewriting Rules, Repeating Mistakes
Rewriting Rules, Repeating Mistakes
Nepal’s repeated manipulation of the Constitutional Council reveals that while governments change, the impulse to bend rules for political convenience remains stubbornly unchanged.
Apr 30, 2026
Editorial
Growth Abroad, Gaps at Home: Nepal’s Labour Dilemma
Growth Abroad, Gaps at Home: Nepal’s Labour Dilemma
Nepal’s growing dependence on foreign employment is easing household incomes and supporting the economy, but it also reflects deep structural job shortages and a rising risk of long-term labour force depletion.
Apr 30, 2026