ECONOMY
NEPSE falls 25.81 points to 2,744.45 as trading turnover continues to decline
NEPSE falls 25.81 points to 2,744.45 as trading turnover con...
On the third trading day of the week, all sub-indices except development banks, mutual funds and trading posted losses, dragging down the overall benchmark. The manufacturing and processing sector recorded the steepest decline, falling 2.24 percent.
Apr 29, 2026
WORLD
EU chief says Kremlin imposing 'digital Iron Curtain' on Russians
EU chief says Kremlin imposing 'digital Iron Curtain' on Rus...
"With inflation increasing and interest rates skyrocketing, the consequences of Russia's war of choice are also being paid for out of Russian people's pockets," European Commission head von der Leyen told EU lawmakers in Strasbourg.
Apr 29, 2026
WORLD
Death toll from Indonesia train crash rises to 16, all women
Death toll from Indonesia train crash rises to 16, all women
A long-distance train slammed into the last, women-only carriage of a stationary commuter train near the Bekasi Timur station late Monday, prompting a nearly 12-hour rescue effort with crews prying open mangled carriages.
Apr 29, 2026
SPORTS
ICC World Cup League 2: Oman set 306-run target for Nepal
ICC World Cup League 2: Oman set 306-run target for Nepal
After winning the toss and opting to bat first at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Wednesday, Oman posted 305 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their allotted 50 overs.
Apr 29, 2026
WORLD
US lawmakers to grill Pentagon chief on Iran war
US lawmakers to grill Pentagon chief on Iran war
Hegseth's appearance before the House Armed Services Committee -- for a hearing on President Donald Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget request -- comes with the war still unresolved and the economic fallout from it continuing around the globe.
Apr 29, 2026
SOCIETY
Public transport fares hiked again
Public transport fares hiked again
In a notice issued on Wednesday, the Department of Transport Management said fares have been raised by 5 percent.
Apr 29, 2026
WORLD
Going online helps Pakistan's women doctors back to work
Going online helps Pakistan's women doctors back to work
She is one of thousands of Pakistani female doctors returning to practice through "telemedicine" after leaving the profession because of family obligations and workplace barriers to women in the conservative society.
Apr 29, 2026
SOCIETY
Storm damages winter crops in Pokhara
Storm damages winter crops in Pokhara
Creeper vegetables and corn were damaged by the storm, and rainfall occurred for some days.
Apr 29, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices drop in Nepali market
Gold, silver prices drop in Nepali market
The FENEGOSIDA said the price adjustment in the domestic market was driven by fluctuations in the international market.
Apr 29, 2026
WORLD
King Charles, Trump toast ties despite Iran tensions
King Charles, Trump toast ties despite Iran tensions
Over a lavish meal, Charles echoed the tone of his earlier speech to Congress in which he urged London and Washington to stick together, without directly mentioning the tensions over the US-Israeli war with Tehran.
Apr 29, 2026