WORLD
Astronauts begin NASA lunar mission after climactic blast-off
Astronauts begin NASA lunar mission after climactic blast-of...
With a thunderous roar that reverberated far beyond the launchpad, the enormous orange-and-white rocket carried three Americans and one Canadian away from Florida's Kennedy Space Center at approximately 6:35 pm (2235 GMT) local time.
Apr 02, 2026
SOCIETY
HIV survivors call for continuing nutrition aid
HIV survivors call for continuing nutrition aid
The payment for nutrition has been made through the bank account of the HIV survivor. The society provides Rs 1,500 monthly to 70 children below 18 years of age in Kailali district for nutrition and education.
Apr 02, 2026
WORLD
Burkina army, jihadists killed more than 1,800 civilians since 2023: HRW report
Burkina army, jihadists killed more than 1,800 civilians sin...
Burkina's ruling junta led by Captain Ibrahim Traore that took power in a September 2022 coup has been unable to stem violence waged by jihadist groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group, which have caused thousands of deaths over the past decade.
Apr 02, 2026
POLITICS
RSP nominates DP Aryal for Speaker
RSP nominates DP Aryal for Speaker
The decision was made during the party’s parliamentary caucus meeting held today, where RSP Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane proposed Aryal as the party’s candidate for the Speaker position. The proposal was unanimously approved by the caucus.
Apr 02, 2026
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