SOCIETY
Prisons across country hold 10,000 more inmates than capacity
Prisons across country hold 10,000 more inmates than capacit...
Despite the formation of a new government and the Home Minister’s active monitoring of various structures within and outside the ministry, prison conditions have largely been overlooked. Of the country’s 77 districts, 72 have a total of 75 prisons. Districts such as Bhaktapur, Dhanusha,...
Apr 22, 2026
WORLD
Israel FM calls on Lebanon to 'work together' with Israel against Hezbollah
Israel FM calls on Lebanon to 'work together' with Israel ag...
"Tomorrow the direct talks between Israel and Lebanon will resume in Washington DC. I call on the government of Lebanon -- let's work together against the terror state that Hezbollah built in your territory," Gideon Saar said in a speech to diplomats at a function marking Israel's 78th Independence...
Apr 22, 2026
WORLD
Death toll from Israeli aggression on Gaza rises to 72,562 martyrs, with 172,320 injured
Death toll from Israeli aggression on Gaza rises to 72,562 m...
Medical sources in Gaza reported that hospitals received one martyr who succumbed to previous injuries and four wounded over the past 24 hours as a result of the ongoing Israeli aggression.
Apr 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Birgunj customs collects Rs 177.66 billion revenue in nine months
Birgunj customs collects Rs 177.66 billion revenue in nine m...
The revenue collection marks an increase of Rs 16.20 billion, or around 10 percent, compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.
Apr 22, 2026
POLITICS
NC demands release of NSU leaders arrested for seeking Home Minister’s resignation
NC demands release of NSU leaders arrested for seeking Home...
The leaders were detained after staging a protest at the Singha Durbar premises demanding the resignation of Home Minister Sudhan Gurung. According to party spokesperson Devaraj Chalise, those arrested include NSU central committee member Bhuwan Bhatt, along with student leaders Kumbhraj Deuba, Nabi...
Apr 22, 2026
WORLD
Israeli attacks continue in southern Lebanon despite cease-fire
Israeli attacks continue in southern Lebanon despite cease-f...
The National News Agency reported that illumination flares were seen over the Al Jallahiya area in the town of Khiam, and that a very loud explosion was heard in the area. It added that the Israeli military carried out a detonation in the town of Mays Al Jabal.
Apr 22, 2026
POLITICS
Lawmakers to bear compensation for vandalism under proposed HoR rules
Lawmakers to bear compensation for vandalism under proposed...
The draft, prepared by a parliamentary committee, includes provisions allowing the Speaker to take immediate action to maintain order, discipline, and decorum in the House. If a lawmaker engages in disruptive or destructive activities during a meeting, the Speaker can order their removal from the ch...
Apr 22, 2026
POLITICS
Two ministers resign within a month of govt formation
Two ministers resign within a month of govt formation
Less than a month after the formation of a near two-thirds majority government led by Balen Shah, two ministers have stepped down amid separate controversies.
Apr 22, 2026
POLITICS
PM Balen to take charge of Home Ministry after Gurung’s resignation
PM Balen to take charge of Home Ministry after Gurung’s resi...
Gurung stepped down earlier on Wednesday after coming under scrutiny for his alleged business links with controversial entrepreneur Dipak Bhatt. He resigned, stating that he wanted an impartial investigation into the allegations.
Apr 22, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE sheds 2.95 points as turnover inclines to Rs 7.18 billion
NEPSE sheds 2.95 points as turnover inclines to Rs 7.18 bill...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday declined 2.95 points to close at 2,804.17 points.
Apr 22, 2026