WORLD
Vance will lead US team to Iran talks in Pakistan: W.House
Vance will lead US team to Iran talks in Pakistan: W.House
Early in the day, Trump announced he was sending negotiators to Islamabad for meetings with Tehran about ending the conflict that has raged in the Middle East, with a ceasefire soon set to expire.
Apr 20, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt switches to twice-monthly pay for civil servants
Govt switches to twice-monthly pay for civil servants
The shift to fortnightly payments is expected to provide more regular financial relief and smoother household budgeting.
Apr 20, 2026
Editorial
House Committees Ready, Now Comes the Real Work
House Committees Ready, Now Comes the Real Work
With all parliamentary committees now formed and dominated by the ruling party, the real challenge lies in ensuring they function independently to deliver reforms, uphold accountability, and translate policy promises into action.
Apr 20, 2026
POLITICS
Not every information on social media is true: Minister Dr Timilsina
Not every information on social media is true: Minister Dr T...
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Dr Bikram Timilsina, has said it is essential to ascertain whether the information spread on social media is official and true.
Apr 19, 2026
ECONOMY
Processed fuels cost higher than crude oil: NOC
Processed fuels cost higher than crude oil: NOC
In view of rising public concern over fuel prices in the national market, the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has said the retail prices of petroleum products in local markets are determined based on international prices.
Apr 19, 2026
ECONOMY
Project construction in Chitwan hard hit by fuel prices rise and shortage of materials
Project construction in Chitwan hard hit by fuel prices rise...
A total of 125 contracts run by the Infrastructure Development Office (IDO), Chitwan has come to a standstill due to the rising cost of fuels and shortage of construction materials.
Apr 19, 2026
ECONOMY
Destructive fungal infection likely to decline mango production in Banke
Destructive fungal infection likely to decline mango product...
According to the Agricultural Knowledge Centre, Banke, the disease manifests as a white, powdery coating on leaves, flowers and fruits. This leads to premature shedding and significantly reduces production. The Centre has been providing consultations and recommending appropriate pesticides to curb t...
Apr 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Students can now obtain NOC from home
Students can now obtain NOC from home
The NOC branch at Sanothimi under Nepal’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has completed integration of the NOC online portal with Tribhuvan University and Kathmandu University via API, making the process fully digital and “faceless.”
Apr 19, 2026
POLITICS
NC forms 16-member expert panel on constitution amendment
NC forms 16-member expert panel on constitution amendment
Acting Chief Secretary Krishna Prasad Dulal said in a statement that the committee was completed in line with a decision of the party’s Central Working Committee meeting held on March 25.
Apr 19, 2026
SOCIETY
One dies in tractor accident in Baitadi
One dies in tractor accident in Baitadi
The tractor (Supa 01001 Ta 1384) heading to Deulekh of Bajhang from Lupun of Sigas Rural Municipality-8 met with an accident at Tolkhet.
Apr 19, 2026