WORLD
Iran attacks ship in Strait of Hormuz, complicating diplomatic efforts to resume talks
Iran attacks ship in Strait of Hormuz, complicating diplomat...
The morning attack by Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard came after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran, which had been due to expire on Wednesday, to give Tehran time to come up with a “unified proposal” ahead of possibl...
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SOCIETY
Int’l Mother Earth Day being observed
Int’l Mother Earth Day being observed
Following the request of the United Nations, this Day has been celebrated every year on April 22 since 2009. This Day gives a message that collective efforts are needed to protect the Earth and maintain environmental balance.
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SOCIETY
One killed in road accident in Gaindakot
One killed in road accident in Gaindakot
A Tata Sumo (Ba 2 Jha 3854) heading from Gaindakot to Kawasoti struck a pedestrian late last night. The deceased has been identified as 47-year-old Shyam Bahadur Bhujel of Bharatpur Metropolitan City-25, Chitwan.
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ECONOMY
Goods worth Rs 694 billion imported in nine months via Birgunj customs point
Goods worth Rs 694 billion imported in nine months via Birgu...
The imports of the first nine months in the current fiscal year increased by 13 per cent compared to the same period of the last fiscal year, according to the Birgunj Customs Office. The total imports during the same period in the last fiscal year stood at Rs 613.61 billion.
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WORLD
Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate
Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate
Trump indefinitely pushed back the end of the two week truce, crediting a request from mediator Pakistan and stressing the need to give Iran's "fractured" leadership time to form a proposal. But he said the US blockade of Iran's ports -- a sticking point for Tehran -- would continue.
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SOCIETY
Nepal Republic Media refutes Kantipur report, alleges fabricated claims
Nepal Republic Media refutes Kantipur report, alleges fabric...
The reports, published on April 15 and 16 under the headline “Media fighting for survival, journalists unpaid for months,” alleged that NRM had taken a concessional government loan of Rs 200 million during the COVID-19 period to sustain operations and pay staff. NRM has denied the claim,...
3 hours ago
ECONOMY
Shahi urges PM to ensure fair prices for banana farmers, crack down on middlemen
Shahi urges PM to ensure fair prices for banana farmers, cra...
In the letter, Shahi pointed out that bananas are currently selling in the market at Rs 350 to Rs 400 per dozen, while farmers receive only Rs 70 to Rs 85. He described the situation as deeply unfair.
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POLITICS
Govt's move to scrap student bodies ‘contradictory,’ says Khadka
Govt's move to scrap student bodies ‘contradictory,’ says Kh...
In a statement issued Tuesday, the Nepali Congress leader said the move goes against democratic norms and values. He argued that student groups have played a central role in Nepal’s political evolution and remain an integral part of the country’s democratic framework.
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SPORTS
Nepal level series with dominant win over UAE
Nepal level series with dominant win over UAE
After losing the opening game on Monday, Nepal delivered a composed all-round performance on Tuesday at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Stadium, with both bat and ball clicking at the right time. Opener Kushal Bhurtel led the chase with a fluent unbeaten 84, while leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhan...
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SOCIETY
FNJ launches protest against government’s advertising policy
FNJ launches protest against government’s advertising policy
According to the federation, it had submitted a memorandum to the government through the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology on April 5, 2026, but moved to phased protests after receiving no response. In a statement, the FNJ said the decision would systematically weaken private med...
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