SOCIETY
22 prisoners in police custody to contain renewed unrest in Siraha prison
22 prisoners in police custody to contain renewed unrest in...
Police have taken 22 inmates into custody following renewed unrest inside Siraha Prison. The action was carried out this morning after the group allegedly tried to take control of the prison’s internal administration.
Apr 21, 2026
SOCIETY
Youth knifed to death in Kanchanpur
Youth knifed to death in Kanchanpur
The deceased has been identified as 18-year-old Ujjwal Sayar of Punarbas-5. He was attacked with a knife on his chest following a dispute among youths who had been at Bhanubasti to attend a wedding ceremony.
Apr 21, 2026
SOCIETY
Langtang National Park marks wildlife week
Langtang National Park marks wildlife week
The programmes aimed at keeping humans safe and wildlife conserved. Public awareness rally, lecture, discussion and jungle safari were held as part of the weeklong observation.
Apr 21, 2026
WORLD
US, Iran warn ready for war as talks in limbo
US, Iran warn ready for war as talks in limbo
The United States and Iran each warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked down Tuesday on a ceasefire, with uncertainty on talks that President Donald Trump had announced would resume in Pakistan. The White House said Vice President JD Vance was ready to fly back to the Pakistani capit...
Apr 21, 2026
SOCIETY
DoTM urges applicants to collect licenses from respective offices
DoTM urges applicants to collect licenses from respective of...
Issuing a notice, the DoTM said that licenses which had been pending for a long time due to printing delays are now being printed and dispatched to the concerned transport offices.
Apr 21, 2026
POLITICS
NC to launch Leadership Academy, linking training with future political roles
NC to launch Leadership Academy, linking training with futur...
Nepali Congress (NC) is preparing to establish a “Leadership Academy” aimed at institutionalising political training within the party and reshaping how future leaders are selected and prepared for public office.
Apr 21, 2026
ECONOMY
Indian tourists account for nearly 35 percent of Pokhara’s tourism market
Indian tourists account for nearly 35 percent of Pokhara’s t...
Indian tourists account for nearly 35 percent of Pokhara’s tourism market
Tourism entrepreneurs say that after domestic travelers, Indian visitors now make up the largest share of arrivals in Pokhara. The influx is partly seasonal, as rising temperatures in Indian cities prompt travelers to s...
Apr 21, 2026
WORLD
Amnesty warns that 'predator' leaders seek to impose new 'world order'
Amnesty warns that 'predator' leaders seek to impose new 'wo...
Launching the global group's annual report in London, Secretary General Agnes Callamard condemned US President Donald Trump, Russia's Vladimir Putin and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu as "predators".
Apr 21, 2026
POLITICS
RSP deploys lawmakers to areas without its direct wins
RSP deploys lawmakers to areas without its direct wins
According to General Secretary Kabindra Burlakoti, the party has designated 11 lawmakers in Koshi Province, two in Madhesh, two in Bagmati, three in Gandaki, five in Lumbini, 11 in Karnali, and six in Sudurpashchim.
Apr 21, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt forms a panel to recommend candidates for SEBON’s chairperson
Govt forms a panel to recommend candidates for SEBON’s chair...
The government has formed a committee to recommend candidates for chairperson of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), following the resignation by the SEBON’s former chairperson Santosh Narayan Shrestha.
Apr 21, 2026