WORLD
Mideast war boosts London Heathrow airport traffic
Mideast war boosts London Heathrow airport traffic
Total passenger numbers, including those using Europe's busiest airport to transit, climbed 6.9 percent to 6.65 million last month compared with a year earlier, Heathrow added in a statement.
Apr 13, 2026
POLITICS
Deputy Speaker Ruby Thakur assumes office
Deputy Speaker Ruby Thakur assumes office
Deputy Speaker Thakur called on Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal for the first formal meeting today. The Speaker's Secretariat stated that Speaker Aryal congratulated and extended best wishes to Deputy Speaker Thakur.
Apr 13, 2026
SOCIETY
Former King Gyanendra Shah says Nepal has become a ‘laboratory’ of political experiments
Former King Gyanendra Shah says Nepal has become a ‘laborato...
Issuing a video message on the eve of the Nepali New Year 2083, Shah said that political changes implemented by successive governments have proved to be “mere formalities” and have failed to bring meaningful progress.
Apr 13, 2026
WORLD
China calls reports it supplied weapons to Iran 'baseless smears'
China calls reports it supplied weapons to Iran 'baseless sm...
On Sunday US President Donald Trump threatened Beijing with a "staggering" new tariff of 50 percent if it were to provide military assistance to Tehran.
Apr 13, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE slides 4.18 points as daily turnover decreases to Rs 8.66 billion
NEPSE slides 4.18 points as daily turnover decreases to Rs 8...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday slid 4.18 points to close at 2,833.60 points.
Apr 13, 2026
ECONOMY
Madhesh province leads real estate transactions, large plots above 20 aana dominate
Madhesh province leads real estate transactions, large plots...
In its first-ever quarterly data on real estate trends, the central bank reported that Madhesh Province ranks highest in terms of the number of transactions. It is followed by Lumbini Province and Koshi Province.
Apr 13, 2026
SOCIETY
Minister Timilsina directs uninterrupted internet service in Singha Durbar
Minister Timilsina directs uninterrupted internet service in...
As part of this initiative, the ministry has issued directives to the Integrated Data Management Centre, the body responsible for managing internet infrastructure in the Singha Durbar area.
Apr 13, 2026
WORLD
Iran military says US naval blockade 'illegal' and 'piracy'
Iran military says US naval blockade 'illegal' and 'piracy'
"The restrictions imposed by criminal America on maritime navigation and transit in international waters are illegal and constitute an example of piracy," said a statement issued by the Iranian military's central command centre, Khatam Al-Anbiya, that was read on state television.
Apr 13, 2026
POLITICS
UN Chief Guterres congratulates PM Balen Shah, pledges continued support to Nepal
UN Chief Guterres congratulates PM Balen Shah, pledges conti...
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has extended congratulations to Prime Minister Balen Shah on assuming office. “Your leadership comes at a time when a new generation is calling for decisive progress, greater integrity in public life and institutions that deliver for cit...
Apr 13, 2026
WORLD
Orban loses Hungary vote to pro-Europe newcomer after 16 yrs in power
Orban loses Hungary vote to pro-Europe newcomer after 16 yrs...
Orban's defeat, in a vote that saw a record turnout, dealt a heavy blow to nationalists, including US President Donald Trump who supported him.
Apr 13, 2026