ECONOMY
Govt moves to lift restriction on land outside Phewa Lake’s 65-meter zone
Govt moves to lift restriction on land outside Phewa Lake’s...
Earlier, the Supreme Court had issued a mandamus order directing the three tiers of government to demarcate and beautify Phewa Lake. Based on the Bishwa Prakash Lamichhane report, authorities were tasked with delineating the lake basin, maintaining a 65-meter standard from the lake boundary, determi...
Apr 02, 2026
WORLD
Australia announces crackdown on betting advertisements
Australia announces crackdown on betting advertisements
Sports betting advertisements are pervasive across the nation's airwaves, enticing people to risk their money on everything from surfing to greyhound racing.
Apr 02, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal Airlines to operate special rescue flights to Gulf region from April 3–5
Nepal Airlines to operate special rescue flights to Gulf reg...
Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) will operate a series of special rescue flights to key Gulf destinations from April 3 to 5 to facilitate Nepali nationals affected by recent disruptions in air connectivity, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on Thursday.
Apr 02, 2026
POLITICS
Thapa’s remarks against party policy: UML Vice Chair Paudel
Thapa’s remarks against party policy: UML Vice Chair Paudel
CPN-UML Vice Chair Bishnu Paudel has objected to remarks made by the party’s parliamentary leader Ram Bahadur Thapa in the House of Representatives (HoR), stating that they contradict the party’s established policies and principles.
Apr 02, 2026
SOCIETY
NDRRMA forms task force to draft pre-monsoon preparedness plan
NDRRMA forms task force to draft pre-monsoon preparedness pl...
The task force includes representatives from federal ministries, departments, the NDRRMA, and all three security agencies. The plan aims to ensure a coordinated approach involving federal, provincial, and local governments, security agencies, and partner organizations to effectively mitigate potenti...
Apr 02, 2026
WORLD
Astronauts begin NASA lunar mission after climactic blast-off
Astronauts begin NASA lunar mission after climactic blast-of...
With a thunderous roar that reverberated far beyond the launchpad, the enormous orange-and-white rocket carried three Americans and one Canadian away from Florida's Kennedy Space Center at approximately 6:35 pm (2235 GMT) local time.
Apr 02, 2026
SOCIETY
HIV survivors call for continuing nutrition aid
HIV survivors call for continuing nutrition aid
The payment for nutrition has been made through the bank account of the HIV survivor. The society provides Rs 1,500 monthly to 70 children below 18 years of age in Kailali district for nutrition and education.
Apr 02, 2026
WORLD
Burkina army, jihadists killed more than 1,800 civilians since 2023: HRW report
Burkina army, jihadists killed more than 1,800 civilians sin...
Burkina's ruling junta led by Captain Ibrahim Traore that took power in a September 2022 coup has been unable to stem violence waged by jihadist groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group, which have caused thousands of deaths over the past decade.
Apr 02, 2026
POLITICS
RSP nominates DP Aryal for Speaker
RSP nominates DP Aryal for Speaker
The decision was made during the party’s parliamentary caucus meeting held today, where RSP Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane proposed Aryal as the party’s candidate for the Speaker position. The proposal was unanimously approved by the caucus.
Apr 02, 2026
WORLD
Too bright: Seoul to dim digital billboards after complaints
Too bright: Seoul to dim digital billboards after complaints
The number of these sometimes huge electronic screens -- often curved and showing waving K-pop stars or leaping dolphins in 3D -- has soared, driving buzz on social media.
Apr 02, 2026