POLITICS
National Assembly Chair Dahal calls on Prez Paudel
National Assembly Chair Dahal calls on Prez Paudel
On the occasion, Chairman Dahal informed President Paudel that he was going to attend the general assembly of the Inter Parliamentary Union to be held in Turkey.
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
YouTuber arrested for posting abusive video targeting PM Shah
YouTuber arrested for posting abusive video targeting PM Sha...
According to police, the video included remarks stating that the prime minister was “not a god” and labeling “all old leaders as thieves.”
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
7,648 disaster incidents in a year; fires top list
7,648 disaster incidents in a year; fires top list
The high number of fire incidents calls for stronger attention and action from government agencies. Data from the authority shows that reducing fire-related disasters requires stricter precautions.
Apr 12, 2026
WORLD
Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip
Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers...
After a quick reunion with their spouses and children, commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canada's Jeremy Hansen took the hangar stage, surrounded by space center workers and other invited guests. They were introduced by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, among the first...
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Kathmandu metropolis introduces car pooling, alternate vehicle use to save fuel
Kathmandu metropolis introduces car pooling, alternate vehic...
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has introduced a car pooling system and an alternate vehicle operation scheme for officials in a bid to reduce fuel consumption amid ongoing shortages.
Apr 12, 2026
ECONOMY
Will Nepal’s economy hit Rs 150 trillion mark?
Will Nepal’s economy hit Rs 150 trillion mark?
The current size of the economy stands at about 61.07 trillion rupees, around 46 billion dollars. That means the target requires almost doubling the economy in five years. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle, an economist, now holds the responsibility. Whether the goal becomes reality will depend on gove...
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
NRNA raises Rs 50 million to build Nepali temple in Spain
NRNA raises Rs 50 million to build Nepali temple in Spain
The event turned deeply devotional as spiritual discourses delivered by Pandit Dinbandhu Pokharel inspired attendees. Members of the Nepali community openly pledged financial contributions, which they have been asked to deposit into the organization’s account within the coming month.
Apr 12, 2026
WORLD
Vance says talks failed to reach deal with Iran on ending Mideast war
Vance says talks failed to reach deal with Iran on ending Mi...
Vance said Washington was seeking a "fundamental commitment" from Iran that it would not develop a nuclear weapon, but that "we haven't seen that" after holding the highest-level meeting between the two sides since the 1979 Islamic revolution.
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt defends special MBBS scholarship decision for Gen Z Shah
Govt defends special MBBS scholarship decision for Gen Z Sha...
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has said that granting an opportunity for free medical education (MBBS) to Ekata Shah, an injured person of the Gen Z movement, is not beyond the law. Earlier, the allocation of an MBBS seat for Shah had stirred controversy, with claims that it was b...
Apr 12, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex update: USD selling at Rs148.67
Forex update: USD selling at Rs148.67
The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has fixed the foreign exchange rates for today, with the Nepali rupee slightly weakening against major currencies, including the US dollar, euro, and pound sterling.
Apr 12, 2026