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...

The war erupted on February 28 when the United States and Israel began bombing Iran, prompting Tehran to retaliate with...

Apr 07, 2026

SOCIETY

GP Timalsina arrested following complaint by ex-wife Usha Khadgi

GP Timalsina arrested following complaint by ex-wife Usha Khadgi

The complaint was submitted on Monday at the Bhaktapur District Police Headquarters, and Deputy Superintendent of Police...

The complaint was submitted on Monday at the Bhaktapur District Police Headquarters, and Deputy Superintendent of Police...

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 N...

Newly-elected Vice Chair of the National Assembly, Leela Bhandari, today took an oath of office and secrecy before the N...

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...

Puja Chaudhary has been elected President of the Public Policy and Delegated Legislation Committee, Jayanti Devi Rai as...

Apr 07, 2026

SOCIETY

DAAD Alumni Symposium discusses federalism challenges, Gen Z engagement in Nepal

DAAD Alumni Symposium discusses federalism challenges, Gen Z engagement in Nepal

The symposium, titled “Federalization in Nepal in the Age of Gen Z: Challenges, Prospects, and Contributions from...

The symposium, titled “Federalization in Nepal in the Age of Gen Z: Challenges, Prospects, and Contributions from...

Apr 07, 2026

ECONOMY

Daily turnover plunges to Rs 6.73 billion as NEPSE corrects with 2.61 points

Daily turnover plunges to Rs 6.73 billion as NEPSE corrects with 2.61 points

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday slid marginally by 2.61 points to close at 2,757.40 points, as a correction for...

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday slid marginally by 2.61 points to close at 2,757.40 points, as a correction for...

Apr 07, 2026

WORLD

Sri Lanka unveils $320 mn subsidy to offset energy costs

Sri Lanka unveils $320 mn subsidy to offset energy costs

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the package, the biggest state handout ever, would help the most vulnerable in t...

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the package, the biggest state handout ever, would help the most vulnerable in t...

Apr 07, 2026

SOCIETY

Use of plastic bags under 40 microns banned as new guidelines come into effect

Use of plastic bags under 40 microns banned as new guidelines come into effect

The Forests and Environment Ministry has introduced the new directive, replacing the previous Plastic Bag (Regulation an...

The Forests and Environment Ministry has introduced the new directive, replacing the previous Plastic Bag (Regulation an...

Apr 07, 2026

POLITICS

Govt approves $85 million World Bank loan, gives a nod to cut trees for Kathmandu-Madhesh expressway

Govt approves $85 million World Bank loan, gives a nod to cut trees for Kathmandu-Madhesh expressway

In parallel, administrative restructuring plans include relocating the Water and Energy Research Centre from Pulchowk, L...

In parallel, administrative restructuring plans include relocating the Water and Energy Research Centre from Pulchowk, L...

Apr 07, 2026

SOCIETY

Two arrested as police open fire in Pingalasthan

Two arrested as police open fire in Pingalasthan

According to Superintendent of Police Durgaraj Regmi of the Narcotics Control Bureau, Koteshwor, police confiscated more...

According to Superintendent of Police Durgaraj Regmi of the Narcotics Control Bureau, Koteshwor, police confiscated more...

Apr 07, 2026