SOCIETY
Rain likely in several parts today
Rain likely in several parts today
Light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, is occurring in some parts of Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces; the hilly parts of Koshi Province; and some places in Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, the Meteorological Forecasting Division has stated.
Apr 09, 2026
WORLD
Panic in Lebanon as Israel carries out most violent strikes on capital
Panic in Lebanon as Israel carries out most violent strikes...
AFPTV's live broadcast showed plumes of smoke rising over Beirut and the suburbs, while AFP journalists saw panic in the streets before the Lebanese health ministry issued an emergency call for the capital's roads to be cleared for ambulances.
Apr 09, 2026
ECONOMY
SEBON tightens noose on IPO applicants over suspicious financial details
SEBON tightens noose on IPO applicants over suspicious finan...
Third-party audit mandatory for firms with poor net worth or inflated revenue seeking IPOs
Apr 09, 2026
DIASPORA
Monalisha Khamboo named ambassador for 'The Gift of Chess' in Nepal
Monalisha Khamboo named ambassador for 'The Gift of Chess' i...
The New York-headquartered organization announced Khamboo's appointment on Wednesday through its X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram accounts.
Apr 09, 2026
OPINION
A Decade Later: What Nepal Got Right—and What Still Ails It
A Decade Later: What Nepal Got Right—and What Still Ails It
Nepal has undergone a quiet but significant civic awakening driven by youth and public consciousness, yet entrenched power structures and institutional inertia continue to threaten lasting democratic transformation.
Apr 09, 2026
WORLD
US, Iran ceasefire sees Israel's war goals left hanging
US, Iran ceasefire sees Israel's war goals left hanging
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had set the elimination or at least severe degradation of Iran's nuclear programme as a central goal in the conflict, having described it for years as an "existential threat" to Israel.
Apr 09, 2026
OPINION
Drowning in Cash, Starved of Credit: Nepal’s Policy Paradox
Drowning in Cash, Starved of Credit: Nepal’s Policy Paradox
Nepal’s bond market is not a market. Eighty-one percent of government securities sit on bank balance sheets for SLR compliance.
Apr 09, 2026
POLITICS
PM Shah reaffirms commitment to balanced foreign policy, stronger ties with partners
PM Shah reaffirms commitment to balanced foreign policy, str...
Highlighting global challenges, Prime Minister Shah stressed that ongoing conflicts disproportionately affect ordinary citizens and said peace must remain a shared priority. He expressed confidence in collective international efforts to promote peace and stability.
Apr 09, 2026
POLITICS
State ad monopoly risks silencing Nepal’s private media
State ad monopoly risks silencing Nepal’s private media
The government’s move to centralise public advertising in state-owned media risks weakening private outlets, undermining media pluralism, and concentrating influence over public discourse in Nepal.
Apr 09, 2026
Editorial
Fix the System, Not the People
Fix the System, Not the People
Efforts to eliminate middlemen in public services must focus on systemic reform and efficiency without undermining the livelihoods of thousands who facilitate access for ordinary citizens.
Apr 09, 2026