ECONOMY

China to fund Kalanki–Basundhara ring road expansion with Rs 11 billion grant

China to fund Kalanki–Basundhara ring road expansion with Rs 11 billion grant

The agreement was signed between Sunil Lamsal, Minister for Physical Infrastructure, Transport and Urban Development, an...

The agreement was signed between Sunil Lamsal, Minister for Physical Infrastructure, Transport and Urban Development, an...

Apr 29, 2026

SOCIETY

2,722 drivers booked for violating traffic rules in last 24 hours

2,722 drivers booked for violating traffic rules in last 24 hours

As of this morning, during checks conducted by the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police at different places of Kathmandu Vall...

As of this morning, during checks conducted by the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police at different places of Kathmandu Vall...

Apr 29, 2026

WORLD

EU chief says Kremlin imposing 'digital Iron Curtain' on Russians

EU chief says Kremlin imposing 'digital Iron Curtain' on Russians

"With inflation increasing and interest rates skyrocketing, the consequences of Russia's war of choice are also being pa...

"With inflation increasing and interest rates skyrocketing, the consequences of Russia's war of choice are also being pa...

Apr 29, 2026

WORLD

Death toll from Indonesia train crash rises to 16, all women

Death toll from Indonesia train crash rises to 16, all women

A long-distance train slammed into the last, women-only carriage of a stationary commuter train near the Bekasi Timur st...

A long-distance train slammed into the last, women-only carriage of a stationary commuter train near the Bekasi Timur st...

Apr 29, 2026

SPORTS

Sri Lanka government 'temporarily' takes over cricket board

Sri Lanka government 'temporarily' takes over cricket board

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is the country's wealthiest sporting body but has been plagued by allegations of corruption and...

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is the country's wealthiest sporting body but has been plagued by allegations of corruption and...

Apr 29, 2026

SPORTS

ICC World Cup League 2: Oman set 306-run target for Nepal

ICC World Cup League 2: Oman set 306-run target for Nepal

After winning the toss and opting to bat first at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Wednesday, Oman pos...

After winning the toss and opting to bat first at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Wednesday, Oman pos...

Apr 29, 2026

WORLD

US lawmakers to grill Pentagon chief on Iran war

US lawmakers to grill Pentagon chief on Iran war

Hegseth's appearance before the House Armed Services Committee -- for a hearing on President Donald Trump's $1.5 trillio...

Hegseth's appearance before the House Armed Services Committee -- for a hearing on President Donald Trump's $1.5 trillio...

Apr 29, 2026

SOCIETY

Public transport fares hiked again

Public transport fares hiked again

In a notice issued on Wednesday, the Department of Transport Management said fares have been raised by 5 percent.

In a notice issued on Wednesday, the Department of Transport Management said fares have been raised by 5 percent.

Apr 29, 2026

WORLD

Going online helps Pakistan's women doctors back to work

Going online helps Pakistan's women doctors back to work

She is one of thousands of Pakistani female doctors returning to practice through "telemedicine" after leaving the profe...

She is one of thousands of Pakistani female doctors returning to practice through "telemedicine" after leaving the profe...

Apr 29, 2026

SOCIETY

Storm damages winter crops in Pokhara

Storm damages winter crops in Pokhara

Creeper vegetables and corn were damaged by the storm, and rainfall occurred for some days. 

Creeper vegetables and corn were damaged by the storm, and rainfall occurred for some days. 

Apr 29, 2026