POLITICS
Home Minister Gurung clarifies amid share investment controversy
Home Minister Gurung clarifies amid share investment controv...
He said his total investment in the securities market exceeds Rs 20 million and added that the details can be viewed on the official website of the Council of Ministers. According to him, investments in companies such as Star Micro Insurance and Liberty Micro are included within the same declared po...
Apr 20, 2026
SOCIETY
Six arrested with narcotics in Kailali and Kanchanpur
Six arrested with narcotics in Kailali and Kanchanpur
Police arrested six individuals from various locations in Kailali District and Kanchanpur District on Sunday in possession of illegal narcotics suspected to be brown heroin.
Apr 20, 2026
POLITICS
NC demands resignation of Home Minister Sudan Gurung
NC demands resignation of Home Minister Sudan Gurung
NC has called for creating an appropriate environment to ensure that investigations remain independent, impartial and free from influence amid the recent controversy surrounding Home Minister Sudan Gurung.
Apr 20, 2026
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.
Apr 20, 2026
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