WORLD
Too bright: Seoul to dim digital billboards after complaints
Too bright: Seoul to dim digital billboards after complaints
The number of these sometimes huge electronic screens -- often curved and showing waving K-pop stars or leaping dolphins in 3D -- has soared, driving buzz on social media.
Apr 02, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt directs ‘zero tolerance’ policy to curb revenue leakage
Govt directs ‘zero tolerance’ policy to curb revenue leakage
The decision was made during a meeting of the Central Revenue Leakage Control Committee held at the Ministry of Finance on Thursday. Officials from various departments briefed the meeting on ongoing efforts to curb revenue leakage.
Apr 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Twenty disaster incidents in 24 hours: One dead, seven injured
Twenty disaster incidents in 24 hours: One dead, seven injur...
In the past 24 hours, 20 disaster-related incidents were reported across the country, resulting in one death and seven injuries, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).
Apr 02, 2026
WORLD
Australia PM says Iran war objectives met, 'not clear' what more to achieve
Australia PM says Iran war objectives met, 'not clear' what...
Albanese called for de-escalation, noting that US-Israeli attacks had degraded Iran's air force, navy and military industrial base.
Apr 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Kathmandu metropolis to launch night bus service from April 14
Kathmandu metropolis to launch night bus service from April...
One north–south route will run from Lagankhel to Budhanilkantha via Patan Hospital, Alka, Norvic Hospital, Maternity Hospital, Trauma Center, Bir Hospital, Kanti Children’s Hospital, Teaching Hospital, and Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre. The one-way distance of this route is about...
Apr 02, 2026
POLITICS
Office heads will be held accountable for corruption in their offices: Chief Secretary
Office heads will be held accountable for corruption in thei...
In a circular issued on Thursday, Aryal said the head of the concerned office would be held primarily responsible if any corruption-related activity is detected. He also referred to recent youth-led protests demanding an end to corruption and the establishment of good governance.
Apr 02, 2026
SOCIETY
India to fund seven community development projects worth Rs 473 million
India to fund seven community development projects worth Rs...
According to the Indian Embassy, the projects will be implemented under the High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) programme through local governments and institutions. Since 2003, India has supported 598 HICDP projects in Nepal, of which 506 have already been completed across sectors suc...
Apr 02, 2026
WORLD
Myanmar parliament to elect new president Friday: speaker
Myanmar parliament to elect new president Friday: speaker
The former commander in chief has led Myanmar since 2021, when he ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi and triggered a civil war.
Apr 02, 2026
POLITICS
FNJ slams govt move to deny government advertisements to private media, warns of protests
FNJ slams govt move to deny government advertisements to pri...
FNJ has expressed serious concern over a recent circular issued by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers directing all federal ministries, commissions and secretariats, as well as provincial and local governments, to publish and broadcast government information exclusively throug...
Apr 02, 2026
POLITICS
Harka Sampang calls for scrapping the MCC deal
Harka Sampang calls for scrapping the MCC deal
Addressing the first meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) on Thursday, Sampang demanded that the US-funded assistance project be scrapped. He said he wished to present the demands of the public in a point-wise manner rather than deliver a long personal speech.
Apr 02, 2026