SOCIETY
Don’t restrict OPD services, ease patients’ suffering: former Minister Paudel
Don’t restrict OPD services, ease patients’ suffering: forme...
Paudel argued that suspending OPD services in public hospitals has reduced access to healthcare, which should be affordable and easily available, while also increasing the financial burden on patients.
Apr 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Police have not moved to arrest Shekhar Golchha*
Police have not moved to arrest Shekhar Golchha*
His office has dismissed as baseless media reports claiming that police had reached Bhairahawa to arrest him.
Apr 23, 2026
WORLD
Oil prices rise on uncertain prospects for US-Iran ceasefire
Oil prices rise on uncertain prospects for US-Iran ceasefire
With the Strait of Hormuz still blocked to Gulf energy transit, traders remain wary that strikes could resume -- even though Wall Street indexes are at record highs after recovering losses since the Middle East war erupted in late February.
Apr 23, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex update: Australian, Canadian and Singapore dollars rise
Forex update: Australian, Canadian and Singapore dollars ris...
The value of the Australian, Canadian and Singapore dollars increased on Thursday, according to the latest foreign exchange rates published by Nepal Rastra Bank.
Apr 23, 2026
POLITICS
Rakshya’s remark: Balen’s eviction order shows ‘immaturity’ and RSP’s ‘political dishonest...
Rakshya’s remark: Balen’s eviction order shows ‘immaturity’...
She criticized the move, calling it not only an example of the Prime Minister’s “immaturity” but also “political dishonesty” on the part of the entire Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).
Apr 23, 2026
WORLD
Iran says diplomacy depends on national interests, no decision on talks
Iran says diplomacy depends on national interests, no decisi...
In a statement, Baghaei thanked Pakistan for its mediation efforts, saying Iran's actions were taken in self-defense to counter U.S. and Israeli military aggression.
Apr 23, 2026
SPORTS
Middle-order meltdown sinks Nepal ‘A’
Middle-order meltdown sinks Nepal ‘A’
In Wednesday’s match at Mulpani, Nepal ‘A’ began the two-match ODI series with a loss, falling 1–0 behind. Chasing a challenging target of 281 set by Oman at the Upper Mulpani Cricket Ground, Nepal ‘A’ looked in control early on but were eventually bowled out for...
Apr 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Transport body says 45% student fare discount not feasible
Transport body says 45% student fare discount not feasible
In a letter addressed to the department’s director general, the federation stated that since Nepal adopted a federal structure in 2015, responsibilities in the transport sector have been divided, and the concessions previously provided to operators have been discontinued.
Apr 23, 2026
OPINION
Beyond the Yam: Toward a Doctrine of Active Neutrality
Beyond the Yam: Toward a Doctrine of Active Neutrality
Nepal must move beyond symbolic balancing to adopt a clear doctrine of active neutrality grounded in economic relevance, institutional continuity, and strategic clarity.
Apr 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Three held in Rs 4.8 million foreign job scam
Three held in Rs 4.8 million foreign job scam
According to Rameshwar Karki, spokesperson for the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office, those arrested include 32-year-old Shakti Lama, originally from Manahari Rural Municipality-2 in Makwanpur and currently residing in Dallu, Kathmandu-15; 49-year-old Bishnu Budhathoki from Triyuga Municip...
Apr 23, 2026