WORLD
Strait of Hormuz shipping blockade update
Strait of Hormuz shipping blockade update
The war erupted on February 28 when the United States and Israel began bombing Iran, prompting Tehran to retaliate with strikes across the region and restrict access to the strait.
Apr 07, 2026
OPINION
Beyond Apology: Dalit Women Still Excluded from Healthcare
Beyond Apology: Dalit Women Still Excluded from Healthcare
Despite Nepal’s overall health progress, entrenched caste, gender, and economic barriers continue to deny Dalit women equitable, timely, and dignified healthcare.
Apr 07, 2026
SOCIETY
SC issues show cause notice over govt ban on advertisements in private media
SC issues show cause notice over govt ban on advertisements...
On April 1, the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers had instructed all ministries, commissions, secretariats, the offices of chief ministers, and local bodies to publish and broadcast government advertisements only through state-run media outlets.
Apr 07, 2026
SOCIETY
GP Timalsina arrested following complaint by ex-wife Usha Khadgi
GP Timalsina arrested following complaint by ex-wife Usha Kh...
The complaint was submitted on Monday at the Bhaktapur District Police Headquarters, and Deputy Superintendent of Police Prakash Jabegu confirmed that Timalsina was taken into custody on Tuesday.
Apr 07, 2026
POLITICS
Lila Bhandari takes oath as NA Vice Chair
Lila Bhandari takes oath as NA Vice Chair
Newly-elected Vice Chair of the National Assembly, Leela Bhandari, today took an oath of office and secrecy before the NA Chair Narayan Prasad Dahal in the presence of President Ram Chandra Paudel.
Apr 07, 2026
WORLD
Nepal vows action against trekker rescue scam
Nepal vows action against trekker rescue scam
The Himalayan nation, home to eight of the world's 10 highest peaks including Everest, attracts thousands of trekkers each year, many walking remote high-altitude trails where emergency airlifts are costly.
Apr 07, 2026
POLITICS
Presidents of four committees in NA elected unopposed
Presidents of four committees in NA elected unopposed
Puja Chaudhary has been elected President of the Public Policy and Delegated Legislation Committee, Jayanti Devi Rai as President of the Federalism Enabling and National Concerns Committee, Krishna Prasad Paudel as President of the Economic Affairs and Good Governance Committee, and Krishna Bahadur...
Apr 07, 2026
POLITICS
UML women leaders file complaint over cyberbullying
UML women leaders file complaint over cyberbullying
A total of 18 women lawmakers, including UML Secretary and House of Representatives member Padma Kumari Aryal and central committee member and National Assembly member Ram Kumari Jhakri, submitted a written complaint at the bureau in Bhotahiti.
Apr 07, 2026
ECONOMY
Annapurna region welcomes 48,500-plus foreign tourists in a month
Annapurna region welcomes 48,500-plus foreign tourists in a...
The Annapurna Area Conservation Project shared that a total of 48,513 foreigners visited different destinations in the region.
Apr 07, 2026
SOCIETY
NEA chief engineer arrested for Rs 140,000 bribe
NEA chief engineer arrested for Rs 140,000 bribe
The CIAA said it is carrying out further investigations into the case.
Apr 07, 2026