WORLD
Musk's father seeking Russian refuge for S.African farmers
Musk's father seeking Russian refuge for S.African farmers
The father of tech billionaire Elon Musk is working on a project to provide refugee status in Russia for South African farmers, he has told AFP, in a project similar to one by the US government.
Apr 17, 2026
ECONOMY
KOICA provides USD 2.5 million for financial access program for Korea returnee migrants
KOICA provides USD 2.5 million for financial access program...
The initiative, titled “Strengthening Stage-Wise Support System for the Stable Reintegration of Korea Returnee Migrants in Nepal,” aims to improve access to finance for returnees who have participated in the K-HaMi Project and completed entrepreneurship training.
Apr 17, 2026
POLITICS
Parliament elects chairs of 12 thematic committees, RSP secures leadership in 11
Parliament elects chairs of 12 thematic committees, RSP secu...
The elected chairpersons are: Hari Dhakal (State Affairs and Good Governance Committee), Samikshya Basnet (Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee), Rahabar Ansari (Industry, Commerce, Labour and Consumer Welfare Committee), Krishna Hari Budhathoki (Finance Committee), Ashok Chaudhary (Agriculture,...
Apr 17, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE gains 5.36 points, five companies hit positive circuit
NEPSE gains 5.36 points, five companies hit positive circuit
A total of 108 listed companies saw their share prices increase during the trading session, while five companies hit the positive circuit limit. The companies that hit the positive circuit were Surya Kunda Hydroelectric, Hotel Forest Inn, Palpa Cement, Shikhar Power Development, and Ridge Line Energ...
Apr 17, 2026
POLITICS
12 thematic committees under the federal parliament to get their chairs today
12 thematic committees under the federal parliament to get t...
The election for the presidents of 12 committees-- 10 committees under the HoR and two of joint committees (HoR and National Assembly) has been scheduled today.
Apr 17, 2026
POLITICS
FM Khanal holds talks on boosting ties with Saudi Arabia and UAE
FM Khanal holds talks on boosting ties with Saudi Arabia and...
Ambassadors of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have separately paid a courtesy call on Minister for Foreign Affairs Shishir Khanal.
Apr 17, 2026
WORLD
Hours after ceasefire, a lifeline to south Lebanon reopens
Hours after ceasefire, a lifeline to south Lebanon reopens
The 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into force at midnight, hours after it was announced by US President Donald Trump.
Apr 17, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB to mop Rs 100 billion for 56 days to manage liquidity
NRB to mop Rs 100 billion for 56 days to manage liquidity
The central bank will raise the amount through a bidding process, inviting proposals from banks and financial institutions. According to the bank, the auction will be conducted online at 3:00 pm on Friday.
Apr 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Service delivery at doorstep marks a paradigm shift in public service
Service delivery at doorstep marks a paradigm shift in publi...
Materializing recent announcements on governance reform, essential documents such as passports and driving licenses are now being delivered to service seekers' residences.
Apr 17, 2026
SPORTS
Nepal to play UAE in T20I series under Airee’s captaincy
Nepal to play UAE in T20I series under Airee’s captaincy
The Cricket Association of Nepal announced the squad under Airee’s captaincy, leaving out regular skipper Rohit Paudel.
Apr 17, 2026