SOCIETY
Real squatter’s pain is not just landlessness but lack of identity: Badal
Real squatter’s pain is not just landlessness but lack of id...
In a statement shared on social media, Badal said the state should not resort to symbolic actions or “stunts” but instead clearly distinguish between those who are truly landless and those who misuse the identity of squatters for personal benefit.
Apr 24, 2026
Market
Gokyo Climate Conference concludes with nine-point declaration on climate justice
Gokyo Climate Conference concludes with nine-point declarati...
The event was jointly organized by Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality and SathSathai, an organization active in climate justice and tourism development. A team of experts and participants traveled from Kathmandu via Lukla, Namche, Khumjung, and Machhermo before reaching Gokyo to finalize and rel...
Apr 24, 2026
WORLD
India criticizes 'poor taste' Trump post against immigrants
India criticizes 'poor taste' Trump post against immigrants
The comments come ahead of a planned visit next month to India by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who would seek to turn the page on recent tensions between the normally friendly powers.
Apr 24, 2026
POLITICS
NC General Secretary Paudel questions abrupt end of Parliament session
NC General Secretary Paudel questions abrupt end of Parliame...
Taking to social media on Friday, Paudel said the move has sparked significant questions. He argued that the decision has led to suspicions about whether a government with a strong majority is attempting to bypass Parliament in policymaking by resorting to ordinances instead of proceeding transparen...
Apr 24, 2026
POLITICS
Security tightened at RSP office as squatter protesters gather
Security tightened at RSP office as squatter protesters gath...
The demonstrators including landless settlers have reached the party office to pressure the ruling party not to proceed with the removal of informal settlements. Earlier in the morning, they staged protests in Thapathali against the decision.
Apr 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Squatters’ Front Acting Chair Narayan Parishrami arrested
Squatters’ Front Acting Chair Narayan Parishrami arrested
Authorities also stated that Parishrami had previously attacked police with a petrol bomb during an attempt by the Kathmandu Metropolitan City to clear a squatter settlement in Thapathali. He had been arrested in connection with that incident as well.
Apr 24, 2026
SOCIETY
World marks Int'l Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace today
World marks Int'l Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for P...
According to the UN, multilateralism is part of the United Nations' DNA. The Charter does not simply define the structure, mission and functioning of the Organization. It is one of the pillars of the international system in which we live today.
Apr 24, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex update: Dollar, Pound rise as Euro falls
Forex update: Dollar, Pound rise as Euro falls
The buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at Rs 150.28, while the selling rate stands at Rs 150.88. On Thursday, the buying rate was Rs 149.78 and the selling rate was Rs 150.38.
Apr 24, 2026
SOCIETY
20th Loktantra Day being observed today
20th Loktantra Day being observed today
The Loktantra Diwas has been observed in commemoration of the historic event when the direct rule and autocratic regime of then King Gyanendra Shah came to an end after the reinstatement of dissolved parliament in 2063 BS following the 19-day-long People's Movement.
Apr 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Weather today: Heat wave conditions likely in Terai belt of Lumbini, Sudurpaschim province...
Weather today: Heat wave conditions likely in Terai belt of...
Nepal is under the partial influence of westerly winds and local winds at present and as a result, the Himalayan region of the country and the Terai region of the Koshi Province is partly cloudy. The weather in the other parts of the country is mainly fair, according to the Weather Forecasting Divis...
Apr 24, 2026