WORLD
As Iran war strains ties with Trump's US, UK looks to Europe
As Iran war strains ties with Trump's US, UK looks to Europe
President Donald Trump's unpredictability and stream of insults towards America's historic ally is adding impetus to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's bid to deepen ties with the 27-nation bloc, a decade after Britons narrowly voted to leave the EU.
Apr 20, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt mulls removing contingency budget allocation for sub-national levels
Govt mulls removing contingency budget allocation for sub-na...
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is considering not including funds under ‘Abanda’ heading, in the budget of the sub-national governments, which is meant for utilizing in cases of unforeseen causes.
Apr 20, 2026
WORLD
What consumers can do as Iran war impacts cost and availability of flights
What consumers can do as Iran war impacts cost and availabil...
The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that European countries could run low on jet fuel within weeks, forcing the continent’s airlines and carriers that fly to Europe to significantly reduce flights.
Apr 20, 2026
SOCIETY
CIAA receives 166,520 bribery complaints, marking massive surge in five years
CIAA receives 166,520 bribery complaints, marking massive su...
The corruption cases against the politicians and officials holding public authorities are on rise mainly in the last five years, with the cases registered by the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) surged by an exorbitant number over the period.
Apr 20, 2026
OPINION
Rethinking the ‘India First’ Tradition
Rethinking the ‘India First’ Tradition
Nepal’s long-standing “India First” convention is being increasingly questioned as the country seeks to assert a more balanced, sovereign, and strategically grounded foreign policy amid evolving domestic expectations and regional complexities.
Apr 20, 2026
WORLD
Vance will lead US team to Iran talks in Pakistan: W.House
Vance will lead US team to Iran talks in Pakistan: W.House
Early in the day, Trump announced he was sending negotiators to Islamabad for meetings with Tehran about ending the conflict that has raged in the Middle East, with a ceasefire soon set to expire.
Apr 20, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt switches to twice-monthly pay for civil servants
Govt switches to twice-monthly pay for civil servants
The shift to fortnightly payments is expected to provide more regular financial relief and smoother household budgeting.
Apr 20, 2026
Editorial
House Committees Ready, Now Comes the Real Work
House Committees Ready, Now Comes the Real Work
With all parliamentary committees now formed and dominated by the ruling party, the real challenge lies in ensuring they function independently to deliver reforms, uphold accountability, and translate policy promises into action.
Apr 20, 2026
POLITICS
Not every information on social media is true: Minister Dr Timilsina
Not every information on social media is true: Minister Dr T...
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Dr Bikram Timilsina, has said it is essential to ascertain whether the information spread on social media is official and true.
Apr 19, 2026
ECONOMY
Processed fuels cost higher than crude oil: NOC
Processed fuels cost higher than crude oil: NOC
In view of rising public concern over fuel prices in the national market, the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has said the retail prices of petroleum products in local markets are determined based on international prices.
Apr 19, 2026