POLITICS
Ujyalo Nepal Chair Ghising calls for fuel subsidy in Karnali
Ujyalo Nepal Chair Ghising calls for fuel subsidy in Karnali
"Life in Karnali is already expensive due to its geographical features and remoteness. That's why fuels should be supplied here at subsidized prices to ease the public movement and to promote tourism," the former Minister stressed.
6 days ago
WORLD
North Korea uses cluster bombs in latest missile test: KCNA
North Korea uses cluster bombs in latest missile test: KCNA
The Sunday launches, which were supervised by leader Kim Jong Un, aimed to "verify the characteristics and power of cluster bomb warhead and fragmentation mine warhead applied to the tactical ballistic missile", the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.
Apr 20, 2026
SOCIETY
Kathmandu police urge landlords to require police clearance reports from tenants
Kathmandu police urge landlords to require police clearance...
“Tenants may stay for up to 10 years, but landlords often lack even basic details about them. That’s why we are requesting landlords to ask for a police report before renting rooms,” Bhattarai said. Police said that with the growing number of incidents in Kathmandu, it has become i...
Apr 20, 2026
ECONOMY
Dudhkoshi-5 hydel project of 110 megawatts to be developed
Dudhkoshi-5 hydel project of 110 megawatts to be developed
The Electricity Development Department has already granted approval to the developer, Independent Power Company Nepal, to make this the semi-reservoir based project.
Apr 20, 2026
WORLD
Eight children dead in US domestic violence shooting
Eight children dead in US domestic violence shooting
The early morning massacre at a gray house in the city of Shreveport was the deadliest mass shooting in the United States in more than two years, according to data from the Gun Violence Archive.
Apr 20, 2026
POLITICS
US Assistant Secretary S. Paul Kapur arrives in Kathmandu
US Assistant Secretary S. Paul Kapur arrives in Kathmandu
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Welcoming his arrival, the US Embassy in Nepal stated that Kapur will engage with government officials, business leaders, and cultural experts to further strengthen the US–Nepal partnership.
Apr 20, 2026
ECONOMY
Gold and silver prices decline in domestic market
Gold and silver prices decline in domestic market
Gold prices dropped by Rs 1,300 per tola, bringing the new rate to Rs 299,700 per tola. On Sunday, gold was traded at Rs 301,000 per tola.
Apr 20, 2026
POLITICS
PM Shah holding meeting with vice chancellors of universities, academies
PM Shah holding meeting with vice chancellors of universitie...
According to the PM's Secretariat, vice chancellors of Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University, Purbanchal University, Pokhara University, Lumbini Buddhist University, Nepal Sanskrit University, Far Western University and Mid-West University would attend the meeting.
Apr 20, 2026
SOCIETY
Akshaya Tritiya festival being celebrated today
Akshaya Tritiya festival being celebrated today
It is described in various religious texts that the good deeds done on this day including a bath, giving alms or donation, meditation and prayers will never be destroyed. Since barley flour and juice are similar to Amrit (elixir) in the summer of Baishakh, there is a tradition from the Vedic times t...
Apr 20, 2026
WORLD
Key Atlantic current could weaken more than expected: study
Key Atlantic current could weaken more than expected: study
Known as Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), this conveyor belt of currents plays a crucial role in redistributing heat by transporting warmer waters from the tropics northward.
Apr 20, 2026