WORLD

War with Pakistan halts school for Afghan border children

War with Pakistan halts school for Afghan border children

Almost all of the 8,000 residents fled after the conflict erupted in late February, but AFP journalists travelled to the...

Almost all of the 8,000 residents fled after the conflict erupted in late February, but AFP journalists travelled to the...

Apr 18, 2026

WORLD

France, UK to lead multinational Hormuz mission

France, UK to lead multinational Hormuz mission

"I can confirm that, along with France, the UK will lead a multinational mission to protect freedom of navigation as soo...

"I can confirm that, along with France, the UK will lead a multinational mission to protect freedom of navigation as soo...

Apr 18, 2026

WORLD

Turkmenistan, China launch expansion of giant gas field

Turkmenistan, China launch expansion of giant gas field

The former Soviet republic, which holds the world's fourth-largest gas reserves, has exported nearly all its production...

The former Soviet republic, which holds the world's fourth-largest gas reserves, has exported nearly all its production...

Apr 18, 2026

Entertainment

‘Lalibazar’ portrays a mother–daughter story

‘Lalibazar’ portrays a mother–daughter story

Actress Swastima said the film depicts a mother’s struggle and success.

Actress Swastima said the film depicts a mother’s struggle and success.

Apr 18, 2026

POLITICS

SC upholds legitimacy of NC leadership elected through special convention

SC upholds legitimacy of NC leadership elected through special convention

The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the Election Commission (EC)’s decision granting legitimacy to the leadership of...

The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the Election Commission (EC)’s decision granting legitimacy to the leadership of...

Apr 17, 2026

POLITICS

Govt, parliament take full shape as 12 committee chairs elected after Gen Z poll wave

Govt, parliament take full shape as 12 committee chairs elected after Gen Z poll wave

The government moved swiftly to complete its structure, forming a 15-member cabinet on the day of the oath-taking on Mar...

The government moved swiftly to complete its structure, forming a 15-member cabinet on the day of the oath-taking on Mar...

Apr 18, 2026

SOCIETY

Three-day deadline set to identify critical gaps and mobilise resources to minimize disaster risks

Three-day deadline set to identify critical gaps and mobilise resources to minimize disaster risks

With Nepal heading toward its most disaster-prone months, the government has set itself a tight three-day deadline to id...

With Nepal heading toward its most disaster-prone months, the government has set itself a tight three-day deadline to id...

Apr 18, 2026

SOCIETY

Govt hospitals to close OPD services on Sundays again, emergency care to continue 24/7

Govt hospitals to close OPD services on Sundays again, emergency care to continue 24/7

Earlier, the Ministry of Health and Population had urged hospitals to keep OPD services open on Sundays, citing possible...

Earlier, the Ministry of Health and Population had urged hospitals to keep OPD services open on Sundays, citing possible...

Apr 17, 2026

ECONOMY

SEBON Chief Santosh Narayan Shrestha resigns after 17-month tenure

SEBON Chief Santosh Narayan Shrestha resigns after 17-month tenure

Santosh Narayan Shrestha, chairperson of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), has resigned from his post.

Santosh Narayan Shrestha, chairperson of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), has resigned from his post.

Apr 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Labor ministry makes it mandatory to hire workforce only under Labor Act

Labor ministry makes it mandatory to hire workforce only under Labor Act

Issuing a press statement on Friday, the ministry said it has received complaints that doctors, health workers, nursing...

Issuing a press statement on Friday, the ministry said it has received complaints that doctors, health workers, nursing...

Apr 17, 2026