WORLD
326 humanitarian workers killed in 2025 : UN
326 humanitarian workers killed in 2025 : UN
In a briefing to the UN Security Council on the protection of humanitarian workers and UN staff, Fletcher explained that more than 560 of those deaths occurred in Gaza and the West Bank over the past three years, along with 130 in Sudan, 60 in South Sudan, 25 in Ukraine, and 25 in the Democratic Rep...
Apr 09, 2026
POLITICS
Six members appointed to National Planning Commission
Six members appointed to National Planning Commission
The newly appointed members are Arjun Jung Thapa, Prof Dr Sanjay Acharya, Dr Devendra Gauchan, Reshu Aryal, Prof Dr Sudan Jha, and Dr Pukar Malla.
Apr 09, 2026
Market
Nepal gears up for Santa Marta Conference on fossil fuel transition
Nepal gears up for Santa Marta Conference on fossil fuel tra...
A national consultation organized by the Ministry of Forests and Environment in collaboration with Digo Bikash Institute and Clean Energy Nepal emphasized that Nepal should advocate for a just, equitable, and nationally appropriate transition at the international forum.
Apr 09, 2026
SOCIETY
‘Vehicle-free Asan’ to be implemented every Saturday from April 18
‘Vehicle-free Asan’ to be implemented every Saturday from Ap...
The decision was made during a meeting of stakeholders chaired by Kathmandu Metropolitan City Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol. The program was initially scheduled to begin on Chaitra 28 but has now been postponed to April 18.
Apr 09, 2026
POLITICS
RSP ministers fail to disclose asset details two weeks after taking office
RSP ministers fail to disclose asset details two weeks after...
Clause 16 of the party's election commitment states: "Before taking office, we will fully disclose our asset details. Any changes in our and our families' assets before the election and after completing our term will be independently audited and presented to the public." However, neither the prime m...
Apr 09, 2026
SOCIETY
CIAA files Rs 78 million corruption case against 28 in gold smuggling scandal
CIAA files Rs 78 million corruption case against 28 in gold...
According to the investigation, the smuggling attempt took place on December 25, 2022, when Chinese national Li Hang Song arrived in Kathmandu on a flydubai flight carrying two suitcases containing 73 cartons of vape devices. During X-ray screening, suspicious yellow and black metallic objects were...
Apr 09, 2026
WORLD
India hikes fertiliser subsidy as costs soar after Middle East war
India hikes fertiliser subsidy as costs soar after Middle Ea...
"The subsidy would be provided to the fertiliser companies as per approved and notified rates, so that fertilisers are made available to farmers at affordable prices," a cabinet statement on Wednesday read.
Apr 09, 2026
POLITICS
Federal Parliament session adjourned from Friday midnight
Federal Parliament session adjourned from Friday midnight
Acting on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers on April 7, President Paudel ended the session effective from 12:00 am on Friday, April 10.
Apr 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Schools directed to refund illegally collected fee
Schools directed to refund illegally collected fee
The ministry issued a press statement on Wednesday, instructing all concerned to refund the amount after receiving complaints that some institutional schools were enrolling students before the start of the academic session 2083 and charging fees higher than the approved standards, in violation of th...
Apr 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Siraha Municipality Mayor faces arrest warrant, remains at large
Siraha Municipality Mayor faces arrest warrant, remains at l...
The victim, Ramsharan, filed a complaint against the mayor, prompting the Siraha District Police Office to request an arrest warrant from the district court. “An arrest warrant has been issued against Mayor Nabin Kumar Yadav. He is currently not at the office, and we are searching for him,&rdq...
Apr 09, 2026