POLITICS

Where did the benefit of tax cuts on petroleum products go? MP Oli questions govt

Where did the benefit of tax cuts on petroleum products go? MP Oli questions govt

She questioned why consumers were not feeling the impact of tax reductions despite the government announcing up to a 50...

She questioned why consumers were not feeling the impact of tax reductions despite the government announcing up to a 50...

Apr 10, 2026

WORLD

Ecuador to hit Colombia with 100% tariffs as dispute intensifies

Ecuador to hit Colombia with 100% tariffs as dispute intensifies

The two countries have been engaged in a trade war for months, with Ecuador accusing Bogota of failing to combat drug tr...

The two countries have been engaged in a trade war for months, with Ecuador accusing Bogota of failing to combat drug tr...

Apr 10, 2026

SOCIETY

Civil servants arrive at 9 AM but go missing during the day

Civil servants arrive at 9 AM but go missing during the day

Surprise inspections by the National Vigilance Centre have found around 1,000 employees failing to remain in office thro...

Surprise inspections by the National Vigilance Centre have found around 1,000 employees failing to remain in office thro...

Apr 10, 2026

WORLD

No ceasefire in Lebanon, continuing to strike Hezbollah: Israeli PM Netanyahu

No ceasefire in Lebanon, continuing to strike Hezbollah: Israeli PM Netanyahu

Netanyahu furher stated that he has instructed the Cabinet to open direct negotiations with the Lebanese government to a...

Netanyahu furher stated that he has instructed the Cabinet to open direct negotiations with the Lebanese government to a...

Apr 10, 2026

SOCIETY

TU recovers Rs 60 million from 19 professors over study leave misuse

TU recovers Rs 60 million from 19 professors over study leave misuse

The issue surfaced after TU formed an investigation committee amid reports that a growing number of faculty members were...

The issue surfaced after TU formed an investigation committee amid reports that a growing number of faculty members were...

Apr 11, 2026

WORLD

Swede goes on trial for pressurising wife to sell sex

Swede goes on trial for pressurising wife to sell sex

Around 120 men are implicated in the case, which has caused shock in Sweden and comparisons with Frenchwoman Gisele Peli...

Around 120 men are implicated in the case, which has caused shock in Sweden and comparisons with Frenchwoman Gisele Peli...

Apr 10, 2026

POLITICS

Nepal launches initiative to finance local climate action

Nepal launches initiative to finance local climate action

The Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility, developed by the UN Capital Development Fund, supports local governments in...

The Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility, developed by the UN Capital Development Fund, supports local governments in...

Apr 10, 2026

Market

Gold, silver prices surge in domestic market

Gold, silver prices surge in domestic market

Gold and silver prices have recorded a sharp increase in the domestic market.

Gold and silver prices have recorded a sharp increase in the domestic market.

Apr 10, 2026

WORLD

Myanmar junta chief sworn in as president

Myanmar junta chief sworn in as president

As the nation's armed forces chief, Min Aung Hlaing ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021 -- detaini...

As the nation's armed forces chief, Min Aung Hlaing ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021 -- detaini...

Apr 10, 2026

WORLD

Trump’s war on Iran: Tactical wins and long-term damage to US

Trump’s war on Iran: Tactical wins and long-term damage to US

Trump launched the war alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose own goal has primarily been to sow des...

Trump launched the war alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose own goal has primarily been to sow des...

Apr 10, 2026