ECONOMY

Chairs of all state-owned banks resign en masse following govt decision

Chairs of all state-owned banks resign en masse following govt decision

According to sources at the Ministry of Finance, the chairperson and the entire board of directors of Rastriya Banijya B...

According to sources at the Ministry of Finance, the chairperson and the entire board of directors of Rastriya Banijya B...

May 08, 2026

POLITICS

15 honorary consuls removed; Cabinet takes key decisions

15 honorary consuls removed; Cabinet takes key decisions

A meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Friday took the decision, according to government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokh...

A meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Friday took the decision, according to government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokh...

May 08, 2026

WORLD

Iraq denies US claims deputy oil minister helped Iran evade sanctions

Iraq denies US claims deputy oil minister helped Iran evade sanctions

The US State Department on Thursday announced sanctions on Ali Maarij al-Bahadli, saying he "abused his government posit...

The US State Department on Thursday announced sanctions on Ali Maarij al-Bahadli, saying he "abused his government posit...

May 08, 2026

Market

Gold price continues to rise for third consecutive day

Gold price continues to rise for third consecutive day

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold rose by Rs 1,300 per tola today.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold rose by Rs 1,300 per tola today.

May 08, 2026

SOCIETY

Traffic resumes along Narayanghat-Muglin road section

Traffic resumes along Narayanghat-Muglin road section

Rabindra Khanal said that the debris was cleared in coordination with the Road Division Office a while ago, and the traf...

Rabindra Khanal said that the debris was cleared in coordination with the Road Division Office a while ago, and the traf...

May 08, 2026

POLITICS

MPs stress on diplomatic efforts to tackle Lipulek issues

MPs stress on diplomatic efforts to tackle Lipulek issues

In Thursday’s meeting of the International Relations and Tourism Committee of the House of Representatives, member...

In Thursday’s meeting of the International Relations and Tourism Committee of the House of Representatives, member...

May 08, 2026

Editorial

Reform or Overreach?

Reform or Overreach?

The government’s decision to revoke 12 trade unions has sparked a national debate, balancing the push for depoliti...

The government’s decision to revoke 12 trade unions has sparked a national debate, balancing the push for depoliti...

May 08, 2026

ECONOMY

NPC Vice-chairman Bhatta resigns from SEBON chief selection panel over conflict of interest

NPC Vice-chairman Bhatta resigns from SEBON chief selection panel over conflict of interest

An official from the Ministry of Finance confirmed that Bhatta resigned citing a conflict of interest after his cousin,...

An official from the Ministry of Finance confirmed that Bhatta resigned citing a conflict of interest after his cousin,...

May 08, 2026

ECONOMY

Traders resume customs clearance agreeing to MRP self-declaration rule on import

Traders resume customs clearance agreeing to MRP self-declaration rule on import

Customs clearance of imported goods that had been halted for a week has been resumed after traders agreed to adopt the s...

Customs clearance of imported goods that had been halted for a week has been resumed after traders agreed to adopt the s...

May 07, 2026

POLITICS

Govt has no data on women leaving as domestic workers on visit visas: Labour Minister

Govt has no data on women leaving as domestic workers on visit visas: Labour Minister

Speaking at a meeting of the Industry, Commerce, Labour and Consumer Welfare Committee, Minister Yadav expressed concern...

Speaking at a meeting of the Industry, Commerce, Labour and Consumer Welfare Committee, Minister Yadav expressed concern...

May 07, 2026