WORLD
Iraq suspends Shalamcheh border crossing after airstrike
Iraq suspends Shalamcheh border crossing after airstrike
Head of the Basra Provincial Council's security committee Aqeel Al Furaiji said operations were halted after the passports building was struck.
Apr 05, 2026
POLITICS
Aryal elected Speaker of HoR, Senior MP KC congratulates newly-elected Speaker
Aryal elected Speaker of HoR, Senior MP KC congratulates new...
In the meeting, Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and MP, had presented a proposal seeking election of Aryal as the Speaker. The proposal was seconded by MPs Sobita Gautam, Dr Swarnim Wagle and Sunil Lamsal.
Apr 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Ministry of Agriculture begins enlisting farmers after five months
Ministry of Agriculture begins enlisting farmers after five...
After being enlisted, farmers are provided with various services and subsidies along with identity cards. Chemical fertilizers, seeds, subsidies, service management, and benefits are provided to the listed farmers, said Mahananda Joshi, Information Officer of the Ministry.
Apr 05, 2026
POLITICS
Public expectation: Deliver on time, not just talk
Public expectation: Deliver on time, not just talk
Farmers seek timely access to seeds and fertilizers to sustain production. Workers want fair wages that improve their living standards. Citizens anticipate the timely completion of long-delayed infrastructure projects, such as roads. Affordable and quality education and healthcare also rank high amo...
Apr 05, 2026
WORLD
Strike hits near Iranian nuclear plant, as FM warns of risk to Gulf
Strike hits near Iranian nuclear plant, as FM warns of risk...
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that continued attacks on the plant on Iran's southern coast could eventually lead to radioactive fallout that would "end life in GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) capitals, not Tehran".
Apr 05, 2026
POLITICS
DP Aryal proposed as Speaker, Lamichhane thanks all parties
DP Aryal proposed as Speaker, Lamichhane thanks all parties
In the House of Representatives meeting, Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal has been proposed for the position of Speaker. The proposal was submitted by Rabi Lamichhane, chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).
Apr 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex update: US Dollar selling at Rs 149.97
Forex update: US Dollar selling at Rs 149.97
The buying rate of the US dollar stands at Rs 148.67, while the selling rate is Rs 149.97. Similarly, the euro has a buying rate of Rs 171.62 and a selling rate of Rs 172.31, while the British pound sterling is being traded at Rs 196.76 for buying and Rs 197.55 for selling.
Apr 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Gold and silver prices remain stable in domestic market
Gold and silver prices remain stable in domestic market
According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Traders’ Association, the rate of pure gold is Rs 294,000 per tola.
Apr 05, 2026
WORLD
US arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Soleimani
US arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Soleimani
"Last night, the niece and grand niece of deceased Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qassem Soleimani were arrested by federal agents following Secretary of State Marco Rubio's termination of their lawful permanent resident (LPR) status," a department statement said.
Apr 05, 2026
POLITICS
Both houses of federal parliament meeting today
Both houses of federal parliament meeting today
The agenda of today's meeting is to present a proposal to elect Member of Parliament Dol Prasad Aryal as the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice-President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Aryal, was elected unopposed as the Speaker on Friday.
Apr 05, 2026