WORLD
Iran's supreme leader says US suffered 'disgraceful defeat'
Iran's supreme leader says US suffered 'disgraceful defeat'
"Today, two months after the largest military deployment and aggression by the world's bullies in the region, and the United States' disgraceful defeat in its plans, a new chapter is unfolding for the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz," said Khamenei in the message read on state television.
May 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Death toll reaches 20 in jeep crash carrying pilgrims in Rolpa
Death toll reaches 20 in jeep crash carrying pilgrims in Rol...
The jeep, which was transporting pilgrims from Rukum East to offer worship during the Baisakh Purnima fair in the Jaljala area of Rolpa, met with the accident on Thursday afternoon, according to police.
Apr 30, 2026
ECONOMY
NEA's 'Digital Infrastructure Company' comes into operation
NEA's 'Digital Infrastructure Company' comes into operation
"The Company adopting the concept of sharing infrastructure is expected to play a significant role in enhancing urban beauty, expanding internet access in remote areas, and advancing integrated development of information technology systems," said NEA's Managing Director Hitendra Dev Shakya.
Apr 30, 2026
ECONOMY
Norvic Hospital moves ahead with book building IPO, seeks bids from institutional investor...
Norvic Hospital moves ahead with book building IPO, seeks bi...
Norvic Hospital plans to sell 816,480 units of ordinary shares to institutional investors, which accounts for 40 percent of the 2,041,200 shares allocated for public issuance, equivalent to 20 percent of the company’s issued capital.
Apr 30, 2026
SOCIETY
Rising fraud in foreign employment through individual agents
Rising fraud in foreign employment through individual agents
According to Director of the Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE) Khilraj Rai, the number of victims cheated through personal channels is higher than those defrauded by institutional manpower agencies. He said that cases involving individual agents tend to be more complicated, as victims often la...
Apr 30, 2026
SOCIETY
Traffic police collect Rs 2.27 million from rule violators in one day
Traffic police collect Rs 2.27 million from rule violators i...
According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, action was taken against 49 drivers for drunk driving, 258 for operating ride-sharing services illegally, 170 for violating traffic signals, and 112 for overspeeding.
Apr 30, 2026
WORLD
Ukraine seeking details on Russia's May 9 ceasefire offer
Ukraine seeking details on Russia's May 9 ceasefire offer
Russian leader Vladimir Putin made the proposal to pause fighting in his four-year invasion of Ukraine during a call with US counterpart Donald Trump a day earlier. The Kremlin said Trump supported the move.
Apr 30, 2026
POLITICS
Parliament committee directs govt to address drinking water crisis in Madhesh
Parliament committee directs govt to address drinking water...
At a discussion the committee held on its report on Thursday, its members expressed worry over growing crises of drinking water compounded with poor sanitation and coordination in a short supply. Committee member Kamala Panth said the government failed to pay heed in time, resulting in entrenched pr...
Apr 30, 2026
SOCIETY
17 killed in jeep accident in Rolpa
17 killed in jeep accident in Rolpa
The accident occurred at Jaljala in Thawang Rural Municipality-1 when a jeep travelling from Rukum East towards Jaljala met with an accident, according to police.
Apr 30, 2026
ECONOMY
Mount Everest Power opens IPO for locals and Nepalis working abroad in first phase
Mount Everest Power opens IPO for locals and Nepalis working...
The company has allocated 860,000 shares worth Rs 86 million at a face value of Rs 100 each for residents of the project-affected areas.
Apr 30, 2026