POLITICS
PM Balen to take charge of Home Ministry after Gurung’s resignation
PM Balen to take charge of Home Ministry after Gurung’s resi...
Gurung stepped down earlier on Wednesday after coming under scrutiny for his alleged business links with controversial entrepreneur Dipak Bhatt. He resigned, stating that he wanted an impartial investigation into the allegations.
Apr 22, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE sheds 2.95 points as turnover inclines to Rs 7.18 billion
NEPSE sheds 2.95 points as turnover inclines to Rs 7.18 bill...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday declined 2.95 points to close at 2,804.17 points.
Apr 22, 2026
POLITICS
Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigns, seeks fair investigation
Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigns, seeks fair investigation
Home Minister Sudan Gurung has resigned from his post amid growing criticisms over his alleged business links and share transactions with a controversial entrepreneur. Gurung submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Balen Shah on Wednesday, stating that questions raised by the public regardi...
Apr 22, 2026
POLITICS
Unity among leftist forces necessary: NCP Coordinator Dahal
Unity among leftist forces necessary: NCP Coordinator Dahal
In a message of best wishes on the occasion of the 77th Anniversary of the Founding of Communist Party of Nepal, Coordinator Dahal argued that only communist movement could protect the rights of neglected and oppressed communities and national sovereignty.
Apr 22, 2026
SOCIETY
NSU and ANNFSU stage joint protest against decision to abolish student organizations (In p...
NSU and ANNFSU stage joint protest against decision to aboli...
During the demonstration, protesters released black balloons as a symbolic act of opposition to the decision. NSU and ANNFSU are sister organizations affiliated to Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-UML.
Apr 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Gold and silver prices fall slightly
Gold and silver prices fall slightly
The price of gold has dropped by Rs 800 per tola compared to the previous day, setting it at Rs 300,500 per tola. On Tuesday, gold had increased by Rs 1,600 per tola and was traded at Rs 301,300 per tola.
Apr 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex update: US dollar, euro and pound rise
Forex update: US dollar, euro and pound rise
The value of the US dollar, euro, and British pound sterling increased on Wednesday, according to the latest foreign exchange rates published by the central bank. The buying rate of 1 US dollar stands at Rs 149.31, while the selling rate is Rs 149.91. On Tuesday, the buying rate was Rs 148.71 and th...
Apr 22, 2026
WORLD
Iran attacks ship in Strait of Hormuz, complicating diplomatic efforts to resume talks
Iran attacks ship in Strait of Hormuz, complicating diplomat...
The morning attack by Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard came after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran, which had been due to expire on Wednesday, to give Tehran time to come up with a “unified proposal” ahead of possibl...
Apr 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Int’l Mother Earth Day being observed
Int’l Mother Earth Day being observed
Following the request of the United Nations, this Day has been celebrated every year on April 22 since 2009. This Day gives a message that collective efforts are needed to protect the Earth and maintain environmental balance.
Apr 22, 2026
SOCIETY
One killed in road accident in Gaindakot
One killed in road accident in Gaindakot
A Tata Sumo (Ba 2 Jha 3854) heading from Gaindakot to Kawasoti struck a pedestrian late last night. The deceased has been identified as 47-year-old Shyam Bahadur Bhujel of Bharatpur Metropolitan City-25, Chitwan.
Apr 22, 2026