WORLD

Trump warns 'whole civilization will die' in Iran if ultimatum expires

Trump warns 'whole civilization will die' in Iran if ultimatum expires

President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilization will die" in Iran on Tuesday if the country does not heed his u...

President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilization will die" in Iran on Tuesday if the country does not heed his u...

Apr 07, 2026

ECONOMY

Fuel tax cuts ease NOC's losses but offer no relief to consumers

Fuel tax cuts ease NOC's losses but offer no relief to consumers

The infrastructure tax on diesel and petrol, previously Rs 10 per liter, will now be Rs 5 per liter. This cut alone is e...

The infrastructure tax on diesel and petrol, previously Rs 10 per liter, will now be Rs 5 per liter. This cut alone is e...

Apr 08, 2026

ECONOMY

NEPSE eases circuit breaker rules, allowing greater price fluctuations in share trading

NEPSE eases circuit breaker rules, allowing greater price fluctuations in share trading

Under the new rules, circuit breakers will be triggered only twice a day, and the percentage range for share price fluct...

Under the new rules, circuit breakers will be triggered only twice a day, and the percentage range for share price fluct...

Apr 08, 2026

SOCIETY

FNJ gives govt ultimatum to revoke decision on state advertisements

FNJ gives govt ultimatum to revoke decision on state advertisements

The umbrella organization of journalists across the country has announced a series of pressure programs starting April 8...

The umbrella organization of journalists across the country has announced a series of pressure programs starting April 8...

Apr 07, 2026

POLITICS

Minister Pokharel pledges gradual improvements in all sectors over five years

Minister Pokharel pledges gradual improvements in all sectors over five years

Stating that the government is committed to working for the improvement of the education sector across the country, Mini...

Stating that the government is committed to working for the improvement of the education sector across the country, Mini...

Apr 07, 2026

OPINION

Beyond Apology: Dalit Women Still Excluded from Healthcare

Beyond Apology: Dalit Women Still Excluded from Healthcare

Despite Nepal’s overall health progress, entrenched caste, gender, and economic barriers continue to deny Dalit wo...

Despite Nepal’s overall health progress, entrenched caste, gender, and economic barriers continue to deny Dalit wo...

Apr 07, 2026

SOCIETY

SC issues show cause notice over govt ban on advertisements in private media

SC issues show cause notice over govt ban on advertisements in private media

On April 1, the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers had instructed all ministries, commissions, secret...

On April 1, the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers had instructed all ministries, commissions, secret...

Apr 07, 2026

WORLD

Strait of Hormuz shipping blockade update

Strait of Hormuz shipping blockade update

The war erupted on February 28 when the United States and Israel began bombing Iran, prompting Tehran to retaliate with...

The war erupted on February 28 when the United States and Israel began bombing Iran, prompting Tehran to retaliate with...

Apr 07, 2026

SOCIETY

GP Timalsina arrested following complaint by ex-wife Usha Khadgi

GP Timalsina arrested following complaint by ex-wife Usha Khadgi

The complaint was submitted on Monday at the Bhaktapur District Police Headquarters, and Deputy Superintendent of Police...

The complaint was submitted on Monday at the Bhaktapur District Police Headquarters, and Deputy Superintendent of Police...

Apr 07, 2026

POLITICS

Lila Bhandari takes oath as NA Vice Chair

Lila Bhandari takes oath as NA Vice Chair

Newly-elected Vice Chair of the National Assembly, Leela Bhandari, today took an oath of office and secrecy before the N...

Newly-elected Vice Chair of the National Assembly, Leela Bhandari, today took an oath of office and secrecy before the N...

Apr 07, 2026