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 throughout working hours.
Apr 10, 2026
POLITICS
Ruby Thakur rises to deputy speaker post
Ruby Thakur rises to deputy speaker post
RPP leader Shahi says RSP’s U-turn casts doubt on credibility of new political alignments
Apr 10, 2026
POLITICS
Qatar grants Amiri Amnesty three Nepali nationals
Qatar grants Amiri Amnesty three Nepali nationals
According to MoFA Spokesperson Lok Bahadur Paudel Chhetri, the pardon was issued by the Amir of Qatar as part of the traditional clemency granted during the holy month of Ramadan.
Apr 10, 2026
ECONOMY
ADB projects Nepal’s economic growth at 2.7 percent, South Asia at 6.8 percent
ADB projects Nepal’s economic growth at 2.7 percent, South A...
According to the ADB, irregular rainfall, the Gen Z movement, and the impact of the Gulf conflict are expected to affect economic activity. Agricultural production is likely to decline due to weather disruptions, while the conflict could also impact the tourism and services sectors.
Apr 10, 2026
POLITICS
Nepal's ambassador to Germany Dr Rupakheti resigns
Nepal's ambassador to Germany Dr Rupakheti resigns
Nepal’s Ambassador to Germany, Dr Shail Rupakheti, has resigned from his post after reporting to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following his recall by the government led by Sushila Karki in November last year.
Apr 10, 2026
WORLD
Vaccine gaps fuel Bangladesh's deadly measles crisis
Vaccine gaps fuel Bangladesh's deadly measles crisis
At least 143 people have died in the outbreak since March 15, the vast majority children, with more than 12,000 suspected cases -- the worst in the South Asian nation for 20 years.
Apr 10, 2026
POLITICS
Role of private sector decisive for economic prosperity: Prez Paudel
Role of private sector decisive for economic prosperity: Pre...
Inaugurating the 75th Annual General Meeting of the Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) here today, he stated that the fundamental basis of economic prosperity is trade and business, and that there should be a government-private sector partnership in promoting industries.
Apr 10, 2026
POLITICS
RPP’s Gyanendra Shahi criticizes RSP after losing support for deputy speaker bid
RPP’s Gyanendra Shahi criticizes RSP after losing support fo...
Shahi said he decided to file his candidacy only after RSP leaders proposed his name for the position. However, he accused the party of later changing its stance and backing another candidate.
Apr 10, 2026
POLITICS
Prez Paudel sets out 17-point agenda in address to joint session of Parliament
Prez Paudel sets out 17-point agenda in address to joint ses...
Addressing lawmakers from the House of Representatives and the National Assembly, Paudel said the newly elected government has a serious responsibility to strengthen good governance, improve service delivery and accelerate economic development in line with public expectations.
Apr 10, 2026
WORLD
Melania Trump blasts 'lies' linking her to Epstein
Melania Trump blasts 'lies' linking her to Epstein
The 55-year-old's rare on-camera remarks at the White House came out of the blue, in an extraordinary intervention in a scandal that has long haunted her husband President Donald Trump.
Apr 10, 2026