POLITICS

Newly elected Speaker DP Aryal takes oath of office and secrecy

Newly elected Speaker DP Aryal takes oath of office and secrecy

Aryal took the oath at Shital Niwas, the presidential palace, administered by President Ram Chandra Paudel.

Aryal took the oath at Shital Niwas, the presidential palace, administered by President Ram Chandra Paudel.

Apr 05, 2026

ECONOMY

NEPSE drops 105 points to 2,676 as seven companies hit negative circuit

NEPSE drops 105 points to 2,676 as seven companies hit negative circuit

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell sharply on Sunday, dropping 105.50 points (3.79 percent) to close at 2,676.6...

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell sharply on Sunday, dropping 105.50 points (3.79 percent) to close at 2,676.6...

Apr 05, 2026

POLITICS

Nepal moves to 9 AM-5 PM office hours with extended weekend

Nepal moves to 9 AM-5 PM office hours with extended weekend

Previously, Saturday was the only weekly holiday, with office hours running from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and until 3:00 PM...

Previously, Saturday was the only weekly holiday, with office hours running from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and until 3:00 PM...

Apr 05, 2026

POLITICS

Govt decides to begin new academic session from April 28

Govt decides to begin new academic session from April 28

Minister for Education and government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel said the upcoming academic session will officially st...

Minister for Education and government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel said the upcoming academic session will officially st...

Apr 05, 2026

POLITICS

UML decides to nominate Lila Bhandari for National Assembly Vice Chair

UML decides to nominate Lila Bhandari for National Assembly Vice Chair

The decision was taken following an agreement among political parties to allocate the vice chair position to the UML.

The decision was taken following an agreement among political parties to allocate the vice chair position to the UML.

Apr 05, 2026

POLITICS

Fuel crisis drives change as Nepal adopts Saturday-Sunday weekend

Fuel crisis drives change as Nepal adopts Saturday-Sunday weekend

In a significant shift to the country’s weekly routine, the government has decided to introduce a two-day weekend&...

In a significant shift to the country’s weekly routine, the government has decided to introduce a two-day weekend&...

Apr 05, 2026

WORLD

A long Mideast war could take away from support for Ukraine, Zelenskyy tells the AP

A long Mideast war could take away from support for Ukraine, Zelenskyy tells the AP

Russia’s relentless pounding of urban areas behind the front line following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine mor...

Russia’s relentless pounding of urban areas behind the front line following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine mor...

Apr 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Upper Mustang and Muktinath experience heavy snowfall

Upper Mustang and Muktinath experience heavy snowfall

Places affected by the sixth snowfall include Ghilung, Ghami, Charang, Lomanthang, Thingar, Chhoser, Samjung, Namasung,...

Places affected by the sixth snowfall include Ghilung, Ghami, Charang, Lomanthang, Thingar, Chhoser, Samjung, Namasung,...

Apr 05, 2026

ECONOMY

Over 7,000 online betting apps and websites closed

Over 7,000 online betting apps and websites closed

According to NTA Deputy Director, Surya Prasad Lamichhane, internet service providers have been instructed to identify a...

According to NTA Deputy Director, Surya Prasad Lamichhane, internet service providers have been instructed to identify a...

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 newly-elected Speaker

In the meeting, Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and MP, had presented a proposal seeking...

In the meeting, Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and MP, had presented a proposal seeking...

Apr 05, 2026