SOCIETY

Conflict-era sexual violence survivors hold mass gathering, issue 10-point declaration demanding justice

Conflict-era sexual violence survivors hold mass gathering, issue 10-point declaration demanding justice

Sitting cross-legged on cushions inside a training hall, two women—identified as ‘Comrade 11’ and &lsq...

Sitting cross-legged on cushions inside a training hall, two women—identified as ‘Comrade 11’ and &lsq...

Apr 19, 2026

POLITICS

UML leader Mahesh Basnet criticizes ‘unnecessary commentary’ over Oli–Dahal meeting

UML leader Mahesh Basnet criticizes ‘unnecessary commentary’ over Oli–Dahal meeting

Basnet said the meeting, which took place while Dahal was unwell, was a goodwill visit but had been given “multipl...

Basnet said the meeting, which took place while Dahal was unwell, was a goodwill visit but had been given “multipl...

Apr 19, 2026

SOCIETY

RSP lawmaker Kranti Shikha Dhital objects to appearance-focused remarks in public discourse

RSP lawmaker Kranti Shikha Dhital objects to appearance-focused remarks in public discourse

Coming from a journalism background, Dhital took to social media to urge media professionals to reflect on their questio...

Coming from a journalism background, Dhital took to social media to urge media professionals to reflect on their questio...

Apr 19, 2026

SOCIETY

Two killed, two injured in ambulance hit in Bardiya

Two killed, two injured in ambulance hit in Bardiya

The accident occurred near the Division Forest Office in Ward No. 7 of Guleriya when an ambulance returning to Rajapur f...

The accident occurred near the Division Forest Office in Ward No. 7 of Guleriya when an ambulance returning to Rajapur f...

Apr 19, 2026

ECONOMY

Annapurna climbing season begins

Annapurna climbing season begins

Summit attempts underway, 27 permits issued

Summit attempts underway, 27 permits issued

Apr 19, 2026

WORLD

Trade ships hit in Hormuz as Iran recloses strait

Trade ships hit in Hormuz as Iran recloses strait

A UK maritime security agency said Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) fired at a tanker, while security intelligence fir...

A UK maritime security agency said Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) fired at a tanker, while security intelligence fir...

Apr 19, 2026

WORLD

Trump says Iran cannot 'blackmail us' with Strait of Hormuz

Trump says Iran cannot 'blackmail us' with Strait of Hormuz

"We're talking to them. They wanted to close up the strait again -- you know, as they've been doing for years -- and the...

"We're talking to them. They wanted to close up the strait again -- you know, as they've been doing for years -- and the...

Apr 19, 2026

SOCIETY

Climate Justice Dialogue held in Khumjung; ‘Gokyo Declaration’ in works

Climate Justice Dialogue held in Khumjung; ‘Gokyo Declaration’ in works

A team of experts advocating for climate justice has reached Khumjung, a Himalayan settlement situated at an altitude of...

A team of experts advocating for climate justice has reached Khumjung, a Himalayan settlement situated at an altitude of...

Apr 19, 2026

ECONOMY

Forex update: US dollar selling at Rs 148.99

Forex update: US dollar selling at Rs 148.99

As per today’s rates, the US dollar stands at Rs 148.39 for buying and Rs 148.99 for selling. The euro is valued a...

As per today’s rates, the US dollar stands at Rs 148.39 for buying and Rs 148.99 for selling. The euro is valued a...

Apr 19, 2026

WORLD

At least 5 people confirmed killed in Kyiv shooting: Zelensky

At least 5 people confirmed killed in Kyiv shooting: Zelensky

"At present, five people have been confirmed killed. My condolences to the families and loved ones. Ten people are curre...

"At present, five people have been confirmed killed. My condolences to the families and loved ones. Ten people are curre...

Apr 19, 2026