POLITICS
Office heads will be held accountable for corruption in their offices: Chief Secretary
Office heads will be held accountable for corruption in thei...
In a circular issued on Thursday, Aryal said the head of the concerned office would be held primarily responsible if any corruption-related activity is detected. He also referred to recent youth-led protests demanding an end to corruption and the establishment of good governance.
Apr 02, 2026
SOCIETY
India to fund seven community development projects worth Rs 473 million
India to fund seven community development projects worth Rs...
According to the Indian Embassy, the projects will be implemented under the High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) programme through local governments and institutions. Since 2003, India has supported 598 HICDP projects in Nepal, of which 506 have already been completed across sectors suc...
Apr 02, 2026
WORLD
Myanmar parliament to elect new president Friday: speaker
Myanmar parliament to elect new president Friday: speaker
The former commander in chief has led Myanmar since 2021, when he ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi and triggered a civil war.
Apr 02, 2026
POLITICS
FNJ slams govt move to deny government advertisements to private media, warns of protests
FNJ slams govt move to deny government advertisements to pri...
FNJ has expressed serious concern over a recent circular issued by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers directing all federal ministries, commissions and secretariats, as well as provincial and local governments, to publish and broadcast government information exclusively throug...
Apr 02, 2026
POLITICS
Harka Sampang calls for scrapping the MCC deal
Harka Sampang calls for scrapping the MCC deal
Addressing the first meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) on Thursday, Sampang demanded that the US-funded assistance project be scrapped. He said he wished to present the demands of the public in a point-wise manner rather than deliver a long personal speech.
Apr 02, 2026
POLITICS
RSP Chair Lamichhane urges politically appointed officials to resign
RSP Chair Lamichhane urges politically appointed officials t...
Addressing the first meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) on Thursday, Lamichhane made the appeal. “I request those who were appointed through party recommendations to resign and extend their cooperation,” he said.
Apr 02, 2026
POLITICS
Govt must remember Nepal exists beyond Kathmandu Valley: Harka Sampang
Govt must remember Nepal exists beyond Kathmandu Valley: Har...
Speaking at Thursday’s meeting of the House of Representatives, Sampang urged the government to conduct a proper study and careful consideration before making decisions. He suggested that policies should be well thought out in advance rather than being announced and later withdrawn.
Apr 02, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE rises 5.82 points to 2,782.18 as trading hits Rs 881.97 million
NEPSE rises 5.82 points to 2,782.18 as trading hits Rs 881.9...
The rise was led by sub-sectors excluding banks, financial institutions, finance companies, life insurance, microfinance, and non-life insurance companies. The trade sub-sector index increased the most, climbing 2.53 percent.
Apr 02, 2026
POLITICS
Rabi Lamichhane says arrests of Oli and Lekhak are not retaliation
Rabi Lamichhane says arrests of Oli and Lekhak are not retal...
Addressing the first session of the House of Representatives on Thursday, Lamichhane emphasized adherence to the law and urged opposition parties to respect legal processes. Referring to those who lost their lives during the Gen Z protests on September 8 and 9, he said, “The first right to jus...
Apr 02, 2026
WORLD
War in the Middle East: latest developments
War in the Middle East: latest developments
China said on Thursday that US and Israeli strikes on Iran were the "root cause" of the Strait of Hormuz blockage.
Apr 02, 2026