POLITICS
Advocate Silwal files writ petition challenging CJ recommendation process
Advocate Silwal files writ petition challenging CJ recommend...
His move comes after the Constitutional Council (CC) on Thursday recommended a fourth-ranked justice, Dr Mohan Sharma, for the position of CJ, a decision that has sparked legal controversy. Silwal argues that the recommendation process is fundamentally flawed and violates principles of judicial...
May 08, 2026
WORLD
Indonesia volcanic eruption kills three hikers: officials
Indonesia volcanic eruption kills three hikers: officials
The eruption on Halmahera island sent an ash cloud about 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) into the air, with no towns of villages near enough to face any immediate threat.
May 08, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE rises by 27.49 points; turnover reaches Rs 3.28 billion
NEPSE rises by 27.49 points; turnover reaches Rs 3.28 billio...
Share prices of 235 companies advanced during the trading session. Trishuli Jalvidhyut Company emerged as the top gainer, with its stock price surging by 10 percent.
May 08, 2026
POLITICS
Meche appointed as UML whip in NA
Meche appointed as UML whip in NA
CPN-UML Parliamentary Party leader Ram Bahadur Thapa appointed Roshani Meche as the whip today.
May 08, 2026
WORLD
Rubio meets Italian PM after Trump criticism
Rubio meets Italian PM after Trump criticism
The day after a "friendly and constructive" audience with Pope Leo XIV, whom Trump lambasted for his anti-war rhetoric, Rubio will meet with far-right Meloni at her office in Rome.
May 08, 2026
SPORTS
ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2: Nepal receives 263-run victory target against US
ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2: Nepal receives 263-run...
In the match held at Upper Mulpani Cricket Ground today, the USA won the toss and chose to bat first. It gathered 262 runs in 50 overs at the loss of eight wickets.
May 08, 2026
POLITICS
Harka Sampang calls deputy speaker’s signature on CJ appointment decision “regrettable”
Harka Sampang calls deputy speaker’s signature on CJ appoint...
In a statement, Sampang said that during the decision-making process, various external issues—including references to agreements such as MCC and SPP—were brought in, allegedly creating pressure and influence on the process.
May 08, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB to mop Rs 40 bn for 96 days for liquidity management
NRB to mop Rs 40 bn for 96 days for liquidity management
The central bank said it will collect the amount through a deposit collection instrument under a bidding process. Proposals have been invited from banks and financial institutions, with online bidding scheduled for Friday at 3 PM.
May 08, 2026
WORLD
Oil tanker reaches South Korea after passing Hormuz blockade
Oil tanker reaches South Korea after passing Hormuz blockade
South Korea relies heavily on Middle Eastern fuel imports, most of which transited through Hormuz until US-Israeli attacks on Iran in late February prompted Tehran to effectively shut the strait.
May 08, 2026
ECONOMY
Chairs of all state-owned banks resign en masse following govt decision
Chairs of all state-owned banks resign en masse following go...
According to sources at the Ministry of Finance, the chairperson and the entire board of directors of Rastriya Banijya Bank have stepped down. In the case of the Agricultural Development Bank and Nepal Bank Limited, only the chairpersons have resigned.
May 08, 2026