SOCIETY
Use of plastic bags under 40 microns banned as new guidelines come into effect
Use of plastic bags under 40 microns banned as new guideline...
The Forests and Environment Ministry has introduced the new directive, replacing the previous Plastic Bag (Regulation and Control) Guidelines issued in 2068. According to the updated rules, only raw materials meeting prescribed standards can be used to manufacture plastic bags. Bags must be 7 inches...
Apr 07, 2026
ECONOMY
Daily turnover plunges to Rs 6.73 billion as NEPSE corrects with 2.61 points
Daily turnover plunges to Rs 6.73 billion as NEPSE corrects...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday slid marginally by 2.61 points to close at 2,757.40 points, as a correction for the 83.33 points rise on the previous day.
Apr 07, 2026
POLITICS
Govt approves $85 million World Bank loan, gives a nod to cut trees for Kathmandu-Madhesh...
Govt approves $85 million World Bank loan, gives a nod to cu...
In parallel, administrative restructuring plans include relocating the Water and Energy Research Centre from Pulchowk, Lalitpur, to Godawari-3 and transferring the Secretariat of the Water and Energy Commission to the vacated building.
Apr 07, 2026
POLITICS
Govt reshuffles ministerial order, Sudan Gurung slips to fifth
Govt reshuffles ministerial order, Sudan Gurung slips to fif...
The order of precedence of ministers has been reshuffled. President Ram Chandra Paudel revised the ranking of ministers on Tuesday on the recommendation of Prime Minister Balen Shah.
Apr 07, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt appoints Bhatta as vice-chair of National Planning Commission
Govt appoints Bhatta as vice-chair of National Planning Comm...
The cabinet meeting on Tuesday approved Dr Bhatta’s appointment to the post.
Apr 07, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt slashes customs duty by 50% on petroleum imports
Govt slashes customs duty by 50% on petroleum imports
A cabinet meeting held on Tuesday decided to exempt a 50 percent on both customs and infrastructure development duties for petrol, diesel, and kerosene, offering relief to importers and consumers alike.
Apr 07, 2026
ECONOMY
Call to operate Gautam Buddha International Airport
Call to operate Gautam Buddha International Airport
The Mayor of Siddharthanagar Municipality, Ishtiyak Ahamad Khan, viewed that the airport built by investing billions of rupees should be brought into operation as early as possible.
Apr 07, 2026
POLITICS
Govt appoints Kiran Pandit as deputy governor of NRB
Govt appoints Kiran Pandit as deputy governor of NRB
The Cabinet decided on Tuesday to elevate Executive Director Pandit to the deputy governor position.
Apr 07, 2026
SOCIETY
24 miscreants nabbed from Kakadbhitta entry point
24 miscreants nabbed from Kakadbhitta entry point
In recent days, the Nepal Police has been conducting operations in different districts against those causing trouble in the name of public service delivery, engaging in intermediary activities at bus parks, airports, transport offices and other public spaces.
Apr 07, 2026
WORLD
India moves closer to nuclear fuel self-reliance
India moves closer to nuclear fuel self-reliance
Energy-hungry India, the world's most populous country and third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has ambitious plans to expand nuclear power capacity from its current eight to 100 gigawatts by 2047.
Apr 07, 2026