SOCIETY
Extramarital link leads to constable’s killing in Birgunj
Extramarital link leads to constable’s killing in Birgunj
A police constable was killed in Birgunj on Sunday night, with preliminary investigations indicating the incident was linked to an alleged extramarital relationship.
Apr 13, 2026
SOCIETY
Indian national arrested with cannabis at TIA
Indian national arrested with cannabis at TIA
The suspect, who arrived in Kathmandu today on a SriLankan Airlines flight from Colombo, Sri Lanka, was apprehended from the airport’s customs area by the Armed Police Force Nepal.
Apr 13, 2026
SOCIETY
BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in financial problem as most services are free
BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in financial problem as...
The hospital has provided free beds and food for patients, and has expanded as the beds became insufficient. This hospital, which is the country's centre for cancer treatment, has faced financial problems also because some government entities have not paid their dues to it.
Apr 13, 2026
WORLD
Mideast war boosts London Heathrow airport traffic
Mideast war boosts London Heathrow airport traffic
Total passenger numbers, including those using Europe's busiest airport to transit, climbed 6.9 percent to 6.65 million last month compared with a year earlier, Heathrow added in a statement.
Apr 13, 2026
POLITICS
Deputy Speaker Ruby Thakur assumes office
Deputy Speaker Ruby Thakur assumes office
Deputy Speaker Thakur called on Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal for the first formal meeting today. The Speaker's Secretariat stated that Speaker Aryal congratulated and extended best wishes to Deputy Speaker Thakur.
Apr 13, 2026
SOCIETY
Former King Gyanendra Shah says Nepal has become a ‘laboratory’ of political experiments
Former King Gyanendra Shah says Nepal has become a ‘laborato...
Issuing a video message on the eve of the Nepali New Year 2083, Shah said that political changes implemented by successive governments have proved to be “mere formalities” and have failed to bring meaningful progress.
Apr 13, 2026
WORLD
China calls reports it supplied weapons to Iran 'baseless smears'
China calls reports it supplied weapons to Iran 'baseless sm...
On Sunday US President Donald Trump threatened Beijing with a "staggering" new tariff of 50 percent if it were to provide military assistance to Tehran.
Apr 13, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE slides 4.18 points as daily turnover decreases to Rs 8.66 billion
NEPSE slides 4.18 points as daily turnover decreases to Rs 8...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday slid 4.18 points to close at 2,833.60 points.
Apr 13, 2026
ECONOMY
Madhesh province leads real estate transactions, large plots above 20 aana dominate
Madhesh province leads real estate transactions, large plots...
In its first-ever quarterly data on real estate trends, the central bank reported that Madhesh Province ranks highest in terms of the number of transactions. It is followed by Lumbini Province and Koshi Province.
Apr 13, 2026
SOCIETY
Minister Timilsina directs uninterrupted internet service in Singha Durbar
Minister Timilsina directs uninterrupted internet service in...
As part of this initiative, the ministry has issued directives to the Integrated Data Management Centre, the body responsible for managing internet infrastructure in the Singha Durbar area.
Apr 13, 2026