WORLD
Afghans comb riverbed in search of gold dust
Afghans comb riverbed in search of gold dust
At the foot of imposing peaks, some still covered in snow in April, they toiled near the border with Pakistan to find the valuable glinting specks in a country where wages are low.
Apr 15, 2026
POLITICS
Communication Ministry directs staff to complete their work on same day
Communication Ministry directs staff to complete their work...
As per the new provision implemented across the ministry and all its subordinate bodies, any task assigned to an employee must now be completed on the same day it reaches their desk or system. If that is not possible, it must be completed by the following day at the latest.
Apr 15, 2026
SPORTS
Nepali women cricket team heads towards Rwanda
Nepali women cricket team heads towards Rwanda
Nepal is scheduled to play its first match against the United States on April 18, the second match against Italy on April 19, and the third match against Rwanda on April 22.
Apr 15, 2026
SOCIETY
Revised labour approval reopened for four countries including Israel
Revised labour approval reopened for four countries includin...
The decision was made on April 13 at the ministerial level, the Department of Foreign Employment said. The move comes after the suspension of re-labour approvals earlier imposed due to security concerns arising from the Israel–Iran–US conflict.
Apr 15, 2026
POLITICS
NC seeks 7-day clarification from Purna Bahadur Khadka
NC seeks 7-day clarification from Purna Bahadur Khadka
Earlier on April 1, the committee had issued him a warning for misusing the party’s letterhead to release an unauthorized statement. However, despite the warning, Khadka again issued a press statement on April 13 claiming responsibilities he does not hold, using a fake party letterhead.
Apr 15, 2026
WORLD
Ukraine veteran stages puppet shows to honour killed soldiers
Ukraine veteran stages puppet shows to honour killed soldier...
Wounded in combat in May 2022 in eastern Ukraine, he then started evacuating the dead bodies of colleagues who had been less lucky before being discharged when he reached 60 years old.
Apr 15, 2026
POLITICS
German envoy calls on FM Khanal
German envoy calls on FM Khanal
Germany’s Ambassador to Nepal, Udo Eugen Völz, paid a courtesy visit to Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal on Wednesday. During the meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two sides discussed various aspects of Nepal–Germany relations, the ministry said.
Apr 15, 2026
POLITICS
SC extends judicial custody of NC leader Khadka
SC extends judicial custody of NC leader Khadka
The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered that Nepali Congress (NC) leader Deepak Khadka remain in judicial custody. The order was issued following a hearing on a habeas corpus petition filed by his wife, Binita Thapa.
Apr 15, 2026
POLITICS
Gandaki MP Dron Kumar Kunwar resigns after he was denied a ministerial berth
Gandaki MP Dron Kumar Kunwar resigns after he was denied a m...
Gandaki Province Assembly member Drona Kumar Kunwar has resigned from his post after failing to secure a ministerial position. In his resignation letter, he confirmed that he was stepping down from his position as a provincial assembly member elected from Baglung constituency 2 (2) in the 2079...
Apr 15, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE jumps 33.27 points on the first day of Nepali New Year, turnover impressive at Rs 10...
NEPSE jumps 33.27 points on the first day of Nepali New Year...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged 33.27 points to close at 2,866.87 points on Wednesday, the first day of the Nepali New Year 2083.
Apr 15, 2026