WORLD
Indonesia helicopter crash kills 8
Indonesia helicopter crash kills 8
The Airbus helicopter, owned by local firm Matthew Air Nusantara, lost contact with air traffic control about five minutes after takeoff in the West Kalimantan province on Thursday morning.
Apr 17, 2026
WORLD
Myanmar leader commutes all death sentences
Myanmar leader commutes all death sentences
The military junta led by Min Aung Hlaing snatched power in Myanmar in a February 2021 putsch and resumed executions after decades of not carrying them out, targeting dissidents opposed to his coup, rights group said.
Apr 17, 2026
ECONOMY
Public debt rising steadily, up Rs 250 billion in nine months
Public debt rising steadily, up Rs 250 billion in nine month...
Debt stock reaches Rs 2.933 trillion
Apr 17, 2026
WORLD
Philippines forces kill 10 Islamist militants in arrest gunfight
Philippines forces kill 10 Islamist militants in arrest gunf...
The firefight with police and soldiers happened in the Muslim-populated south of the mainly Catholic Asian nation, where remnants of Islamic State-inspired groups operate.
Apr 17, 2026
POLITICS
Qatari Ambassador calls on Minister Khanal
Qatari Ambassador calls on Minister Khanal
During the courtesy call, views were exchanged on further strengthening bilateral relations in areas of mutual interest, including labour migration, partnership in hydropower and agriculture, tourism and investment promotion, according to the ministry.
Apr 17, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices decline in Nepali market
Gold, silver prices decline in Nepali market
The price of hallmark gold has been fixed at Rs 299,800 per tola for Friday, down from Rs 302,800 per tola on Thursday.
Apr 17, 2026
ECONOMY
Nagdhunga Tunnel set for trial operation from second week of May
Nagdhunga Tunnel set for trial operation from second week of...
The tunnel will begin trial operation from the second week of May, while commercial operation is expected to start from the third week of July.
Apr 17, 2026
Art & Culture
Crowds gather at Matatirtha to honor mothers (with photos)
Crowds gather at Matatirtha to honor mothers (with photos)
Since early morning, the area has witnessed a steady influx of people arriving to take part in bathing, charity, shraddha, tarpana, and worship rituals, along with participating in the religious fair.
Apr 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Partly cloudy weather likely across the country
Partly cloudy weather likely across the country
The weather is generally cloudy in the Himalayan region, partly cloudy in the hilly region and generally fair in the Tarai region.
Apr 17, 2026
POLITICS
Ministry on alert over Nepalis’ safety in West Asia, Africa
Ministry on alert over Nepalis’ safety in West Asia, Africa
During the programme, Ambassadors, Consuls General and Chargés d’Affaires briefed on the prevailing situation in their respective countries, the safety and security of Nepali nationals, the status of service delivery, innovative practices adopted and the priorities of the missions, acco...
Apr 17, 2026