SOCIETY

Govt to clear squatter settlements in first phase from four Kathmandu locations

Govt to clear squatter settlements in first phase from four Kathmandu locations

Police have already issued notices to vacate the settlement in Thapathali. On Thursday evening, security personnel used...

Police have already issued notices to vacate the settlement in Thapathali. On Thursday evening, security personnel used...

Apr 24, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt plans to revise public transport fares again due to rising diesel prices

Govt plans to revise public transport fares again due to rising diesel prices

The government has begun preparations to raise public transport fares within two weeks, citing the recent surge in fuel...

The government has begun preparations to raise public transport fares within two weeks, citing the recent surge in fuel...

Apr 24, 2026

SOCIETY

Lack of formal registration of social media in Nepal hindering cybercrime investigations: IGP Karki

Lack of formal registration of social media in Nepal hindering cybercrime investigations: IGP Karki

Briefing a meeting of the Federalism Strengthening and National Concerns Committee on Thursday, Karki said cybercrime ca...

Briefing a meeting of the Federalism Strengthening and National Concerns Committee on Thursday, Karki said cybercrime ca...

Apr 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Industrialist Shekhar Golchha arrested in securities-related case

Industrialist Shekhar Golchha arrested in securities-related case

CIB officials said Golchha was taken into custody in connection with an investigation into multiple alleged offences. Th...

CIB officials said Golchha was taken into custody in connection with an investigation into multiple alleged offences. Th...

Apr 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Conflict victims urge PM to conclude TJ process

Conflict victims urge PM to conclude TJ process

In the letter sent to Prime Minister Shah by 40 organizations representing the conflict victims’ community, they h...

In the letter sent to Prime Minister Shah by 40 organizations representing the conflict victims’ community, they h...

Apr 23, 2026

WORLD

Iran receives first revenue from Strait of Hormuz tolls: official

Iran receives first revenue from Strait of Hormuz tolls: official

"The first revenue received from the Strait of Hormuz tolls was deposited into the Central Bank account," said deputy sp...

"The first revenue received from the Strait of Hormuz tolls was deposited into the Central Bank account," said deputy sp...

Apr 23, 2026

SOCIETY

19 dead, 64 injured in 355 disaster incidents over 10 days

19 dead, 64 injured in 355 disaster incidents over 10 days

The NDRRMA reported a total of 355 incidents between Baisakh 1 and 10 (mid-April period). Fire incidents accounted for t...

The NDRRMA reported a total of 355 incidents between Baisakh 1 and 10 (mid-April period). Fire incidents accounted for t...

Apr 23, 2026

WORLD

Russia reports toxic rain, orders locals to stay home after Ukrainian oil strike

Russia reports toxic rain, orders locals to stay home after Ukrainian oil strike

Kyiv struck oil facilities in the southern town of Tuapse on Monday, triggering a huge blaze and sending plumes of thick...

Kyiv struck oil facilities in the southern town of Tuapse on Monday, triggering a huge blaze and sending plumes of thick...

Apr 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Kathmandu tops global pollution list with AQI 196

Kathmandu tops global pollution list with AQI 196

According to Switzerland-based international air quality monitoring organization IQAir, Kathmandu recorded the highest l...

According to Switzerland-based international air quality monitoring organization IQAir, Kathmandu recorded the highest l...

Apr 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Met office urges caution as temperatures rise across the country

Met office urges caution as temperatures rise across the country

According to the DHM, hot conditions are likely in Madhesh Province as well as in the Tarai and lower plains of Koshi, B...

According to the DHM, hot conditions are likely in Madhesh Province as well as in the Tarai and lower plains of Koshi, B...

Apr 23, 2026