WORLD

Iran not planning to attend talks with US in Pakistan

Iran not planning to attend talks with US in Pakistan

The ongoing US blockade of Iranian ports has been a significant sticking point, an issue further complicated by an Ameri...

The ongoing US blockade of Iranian ports has been a significant sticking point, an issue further complicated by an Ameri...

Apr 20, 2026

POLITICS

RPP demands govt to clarify Minister Gurung’s alleged link with controversial businessman

RPP demands govt to clarify Minister Gurung’s alleged link with controversial businessman

Speaking at a party programme in Kathmandu on Monday, Lingden said the government and the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Part...

Speaking at a party programme in Kathmandu on Monday, Lingden said the government and the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Part...

Apr 20, 2026

POLITICS

GenZ Red Force demands Home Minister’s resignation, cites breach of public trust

GenZ Red Force demands Home Minister’s resignation, cites breach of public trust

In a statement issued on Monday, the group urged Gurung to step down on moral grounds and facilitate an impartial invest...

In a statement issued on Monday, the group urged Gurung to step down on moral grounds and facilitate an impartial invest...

Apr 20, 2026

POLITICS

US Assistant Secretary S. Paul Kapur arrives in Kathmandu

US Assistant Secretary S. Paul Kapur arrives in Kathmandu

Welcoming his arrival, the US Embassy in Nepal stated that Kapur will engage with government officials, business leaders...

Welcoming his arrival, the US Embassy in Nepal stated that Kapur will engage with government officials, business leaders...

Apr 20, 2026

ECONOMY

Gold and silver prices decline in domestic market

Gold and silver prices decline in domestic market

Gold prices dropped by Rs 1,300 per tola, bringing the new rate to Rs 299,700 per tola. On Sunday, gold was traded at Rs...

Gold prices dropped by Rs 1,300 per tola, bringing the new rate to Rs 299,700 per tola. On Sunday, gold was traded at Rs...

Apr 20, 2026

SOCIETY

Akshaya Tritiya festival being celebrated today

Akshaya Tritiya festival being celebrated today

It is described in various religious texts that the good deeds done on this day including a bath, giving alms or donatio...

It is described in various religious texts that the good deeds done on this day including a bath, giving alms or donatio...

Apr 20, 2026

POLITICS

President Thapa meets Khadka as NC pushes for broader party unity

President Thapa meets Khadka as NC pushes for broader party unity

As part of this effort, Thapa held a meeting with former acting president Purna Bahadur Khadka on Sunday evening. The me...

As part of this effort, Thapa held a meeting with former acting president Purna Bahadur Khadka on Sunday evening. The me...

Apr 20, 2026

SOCIETY

Govt switches to twice-monthly pay for civil servants

Govt switches to twice-monthly pay for civil servants

The shift to fortnightly payments is expected to provide more regular financial relief and smoother household budgeting.

The shift to fortnightly payments is expected to provide more regular financial relief and smoother household budgeting.

Apr 20, 2026

WORLD

Vance will lead US team to Iran talks in Pakistan: W.House

Vance will lead US team to Iran talks in Pakistan: W.House

Early in the day, Trump announced he was sending negotiators to Islamabad for meetings with Tehran about ending the conf...

Early in the day, Trump announced he was sending negotiators to Islamabad for meetings with Tehran about ending the conf...

Apr 20, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt mulls removing contingency budget allocation for sub-national levels

Govt mulls removing contingency budget allocation for sub-national levels

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is considering not including funds under ‘Abanda’ heading, in the budget of th...

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is considering not including funds under ‘Abanda’ heading, in the budget of th...

Apr 20, 2026