WORLD
Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks
Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israe...
U.S. President Donald Trump has sought negotiations and threatened extreme destruction in hopes of securing Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium and compelling it to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. To maintain its leverage, Iran just needs to withstand the conflict long enough to pressure Washing...
Apr 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Workers halt work at Arun III hydropower project over delayed pay for six months
Workers halt work at Arun III hydropower project over delaye...
The workers and petty contractors at Pukhuwa of Chichila Rural Municipality-2 where the powerhouse is based, have been on strike since this morning. As a result, the entire works on the Project have been affected.
Apr 01, 2026
ECONOMY
Pokhara’s tourism survival now depends on domestic visitors
Pokhara’s tourism survival now depends on domestic visitors
Domestic tourists account for at least 40 percent of arrivals, up from just five percent 25 years ago
Apr 01, 2026
POLITICS
Badal elected UML PP leader unopposed as Suhang fails to secure even proposer and seconder
Badal elected UML PP leader unopposed as Suhang fails to sec...
During the meeting held Wednesday afternoon at the party’s central office in Chyasal, both Suhang and party Vice-Chair Ram Bahadur Thapa had claimed the position of parliamentary party leader. Badal had made his claim in line with the preference of the party leadership.
Apr 01, 2026
POLITICS
Gandaki Province Assembly passes Public Health Bill
Gandaki Province Assembly passes Public Health Bill
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The bill along with a report of the social development and agriculture committee under the Assembly was presented in the provincial assembly meeting. Earlier, it was sent to the committee for clause-wise discussion on April 4, 2025.
Apr 01, 2026
WORLD
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urges Israel to repeal death penalty law for Palesti...
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urges Israel to repeal...
The United Nations has called on Israel to repeal a law passed by the Knesset on Monday that would reinstate the death penalty, almost exclusively to Palestinian prisoners.
Apr 01, 2026
POLITICS
UML gears up for stronger role in Parliament
UML gears up for stronger role in Parliament
According to the party, the meeting will select the leader of the parliamentary party in the House of Representatives (HoR), along with the chief whip and other key positions.
Apr 01, 2026
POLITICS
US lowers Nepal travel advisory to Level 2, urges caution over potential unrest
US lowers Nepal travel advisory to Level 2, urges caution ov...
The US State Department has lowered its travel advisory for Nepal to Level 2—“Exercise Increased Caution”—citing an improved security situation following the end of nationwide demonstrations that began in September 2025.
Apr 01, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE plunges 74.73 points despite positive circuit in six companies
NEPSE plunges 74.73 points despite positive circuit in six c...
Since the new government took office on March 27, the index has already fallen by 174 points.
Apr 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Magar community in Myagdi observe 'Bhume Puja' to appease nature
Magar community in Myagdi observe 'Bhume Puja' to appease na...
The Magar community in Myagdi has a tradition of observing the 'Bhume Puja' ritual to please nature. It is customary to perform Bhume Puja on the Tuesday of the bright moon in the month of Chaitra as per the lunar calendar.
Apr 01, 2026