POLITICS
Balanced diplomacy, strategic neutrality at core of Balen govt foreign policy vision
Balanced diplomacy, strategic neutrality at core of Balen go...
The Balen-led government has outlined a foreign policy framework centred on “balanced and dynamic diplomacy,” positioning Nepal as a neutral and strategic “vibrant bridge” between regional and global powers, as part of its newly unveiled 22-page “National Commitment&rdq...
Apr 14, 2026
ECONOMY
Development projects in Sudurpaschim affected due to petrol price hike
Development projects in Sudurpaschim affected due to petrol...
Over 600 construction workers affiliated to the Association in Kanchanpur have demanded a construction holiday, citing shortage of materials and petro price hike.
Apr 14, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt sets 15-day deadline to enforce mandatory MRP labelling on imports
Govt sets 15-day deadline to enforce mandatory MRP labelling...
The decision was taken following discussions between the DoCSCP and the Nepal Trans-Himalayan Border Commerce Association, making it compulsory for all imported products to clearly display MRP. Sellers will also be required to provide bills or receipts to consumers for each transaction.
Apr 14, 2026
SOCIETY
Minor arrested while selling cannabis in Birgunj
Minor arrested while selling cannabis in Birgunj
A team deployed from the District Police Office, Parsa, arrested a 16-year-old boy from Nagwa Fulbari Tole in Birgunj Metropolitan City-16 while he was allegedly packaging and selling cannabis in small packets.
Apr 14, 2026
POLITICS
Govt to probe post-1990 assets, appoint judges through competitive process under anti-corr...
Govt to probe post-1990 assets, appoint judges through compe...
The government had earlier pledged to establish an asset investigation commission under the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers within 15 days. However, the body is yet to be formed.
Apr 14, 2026
POLITICS
Speaker directs timely completion of parliament building
Speaker directs timely completion of parliament building
Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has instructed concerned authorities to complete the under-construction Parliament building within the allocated deadline, stressing the need for quality and timely execution.
Apr 14, 2026
POLITICS
Balen govt targets diaspora capital with ‘brain gain’ push, bonds and fast-track projects
Balen govt targets diaspora capital with ‘brain gain’ push,...
The policy proposes constitutional and legal reforms to ensure continuity of citizenship, ancestral property rights and voting rights for NRNs, reinforcing the principle of “Once a Nepali, always a Nepali.” This policy measure is expected to strengthen long-term ties with the global Nepa...
Apr 14, 2026
SOCIETY
Night bus service in Kathmandu Valley comes into operation from today
Night bus service in Kathmandu Valley comes into operation f...
Sajha Yatayat announced that it will operate buses on two routes from 8 PM to 11 PM to make public transportation in the Kathmandu Valley more organized and accessible. The night service will run on north-south and east-west corridors.
Apr 14, 2026
ECONOMY
NOC to incur Rs 7.81 billion loss within 15 days
NOC to incur Rs 7.81 billion loss within 15 days
According to a new price list received from Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the purchase cost has increased, while selling prices remain lower, leading to a projected loss of Rs 7 billion 816.1 million within the next 15 days.
Apr 14, 2026
POLITICS
NA Chair Dahal leaves for Istanbul
NA Chair Dahal leaves for Istanbul
Chairman Dahal is scheduled to make a presentation on 'guarantee of peace and justice to next generation' in the General Assembly slated from April 15 to 19, according to federal parliament secretariat. In the course of the visit, he will also hold bilateral meetings with chiefs of parliaments from...
Apr 14, 2026