SOCIETY
CIAA files corruption cases against 134 senior officials in four years
CIAA files corruption cases against 134 senior officials in...
Over the past four years, the CIAA has filed corruption cases against 134 senior government officials and thousands of others, involving billions of rupees, amid a rising number of complaints and mixed conviction outcomes.
Apr 23, 2026
WORLD
Zelensky to join EU leaders in Cyprus after 90-bn-euro loan unblocked
Zelensky to join EU leaders in Cyprus after 90-bn-euro loan...
Preliminary approval for the badly needed money came on Wednesday but a definitive sign-off is expected by Thursday, before European Union leaders hold talks with Zelensky in Cyprus's Ayia Napa marina.
Apr 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt mandates electronic attendance system for all employees
Govt mandates electronic attendance system for all employees
The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA) issued a circular instructing all ministries, departments, offices, agencies, and local levels to implement an electronic attendance system to record staff presence.
Apr 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Kathmandu tops global pollution list with AQI 196
Kathmandu tops global pollution list with AQI 196
According to Switzerland-based international air quality monitoring organization IQAir, Kathmandu recorded the highest level of air pollution among the world’s major 100 cities.
Apr 23, 2026
POLITICS
PM Balen reverses Oli-era decision on Police Academy land
PM Balen reverses Oli-era decision on Police Academy land
According to government spokesperson and Minister for Education, Science and Technology Sasmit Pokharel, a Cabinet meeting on Thursday resolved that the academy will continue using all its land as before.
Apr 23, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE rallies in bear trend, index declines 17.01 points; turnover falls to Rs 5.09 billio...
NEPSE rallies in bear trend, index declines 17.01 points; tu...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday declined 17.01 points to close at 2,804.17 points.
Apr 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Pilgrim jeep accident in Pyuthan, rescue efforts underway
Pilgrim jeep accident in Pyuthan, rescue efforts underway
According to Information Officer Hari Bhattarai of the District Police Office, Pyuthan, around 16–17 people were on board the vehicle. At least three passengers are reported to be in critical condition.
Apr 23, 2026
WORLD
Clearing Hormuz Strait mines could take six months: report
Clearing Hormuz Strait mines could take six months: report
Iran has all but blocked the vital waterway since the start of a war with the United States and Israel, sharply driving up oil and gas prices and disrupting the global economy. The strait -- through which one-fifth of the world's oil and gas passes in peacetime -- has remained largely closed du...
Apr 23, 2026
ECONOMY
Exports through Birgunj checkpoint rise 15 percent to Rs 79.54 bn in nine months
Exports through Birgunj checkpoint rise 15 percent to Rs 79....
According to the Birgunj Customs Office, exports increased by Rs 10.19 billion — a 15 percent rise — compared to the same period last FY. During the corresponding period last year, exports through the checkpoint totaled Rs 69.35 billion.
Apr 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Server issue at Singha Durbar disrupts traffic police document distribution
Server issue at Singha Durbar disrupts traffic police docume...
According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, the technical issue has halted the issuance of documents for the time being.
Apr 23, 2026