SOCIETY

Govt collects data on 88,000 Nepalis in Middle East amid ongoing conflict

Govt collects data on 88,000 Nepalis in Middle East amid ongoing conflict

Speaking to journalists at the Parliament building on Monday, Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said the Ministry of Forei...

Speaking to journalists at the Parliament building on Monday, Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said the Ministry of Forei...

Apr 06, 2026

POLITICS

SC orders release of Oli and Lekhak, bars further extension of remand

SC orders release of Oli and Lekhak, bars further extension of remand

A joint bench of Justices Binod Sharma and Sunil Kumar Pokharel issued the mandamus order stating that even if the habea...

A joint bench of Justices Binod Sharma and Sunil Kumar Pokharel issued the mandamus order stating that even if the habea...

Apr 06, 2026

ECONOMY

NRB overhauls foreign exchange rules, raises limits for multiple sectors amid record reserves

NRB overhauls foreign exchange rules, raises limits for multiple sectors amid record reserves

Amending the unified directive on foreign currency transactions for banks and financial institutions (BFIs), the NRB has...

Amending the unified directive on foreign currency transactions for banks and financial institutions (BFIs), the NRB has...

Apr 06, 2026

ECONOMY

NEPSE revises trading calendar, allowing secondary market to operate fully on Fridays

NEPSE revises trading calendar, allowing secondary market to operate fully on Fridays

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has decided to open securities trading in the secondary market on Friday instead of Sunday,...

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has decided to open securities trading in the secondary market on Friday instead of Sunday,...

Apr 06, 2026

ECONOMY

Debt or development? Nepal's $185 million loan decision sparks political backlash

Debt or development? Nepal's $185 million loan decision sparks political backlash

The government has faced backlash from various quarters, particularly as Nepal’s public debt continues to rise ami...

The government has faced backlash from various quarters, particularly as Nepal’s public debt continues to rise ami...

Apr 07, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt orders five contractors to pay Rs 1.07 billion after contract termination, issues 35-day notice

Govt orders five contractors to pay Rs 1.07 billion after contract termination, issues 35-day notice

According to the Pushpalal Mid-Hill Highway Project Office, the payments are to be recovered from contractors who left s...

According to the Pushpalal Mid-Hill Highway Project Office, the payments are to be recovered from contractors who left s...

Apr 06, 2026

SOCIETY

Minister Timilsina, FNJ discuss govt advertisement policy

Minister Timilsina, FNJ discuss govt advertisement policy

FNJ urges Minister Timilsina to ensure transparency and fairness in government advertisement policies, amid concerns ove...

FNJ urges Minister Timilsina to ensure transparency and fairness in government advertisement policies, amid concerns ove...

Apr 06, 2026

POLITICS

Madhesh FinMin warns media of action over reports on ministry’s irregularities

Madhesh FinMin warns media of action over reports on ministry’s irregularities

Speaking at a press conference in Janakpur on Monday, Yadav cautioned journalists and media houses against continuing to...

Speaking at a press conference in Janakpur on Monday, Yadav cautioned journalists and media houses against continuing to...

Apr 06, 2026

SOCIETY

Two found dead in Sankhuwasabha and Chitwan

Two found dead in Sankhuwasabha and Chitwan

Police said investigations into both incidents are underway.

Police said investigations into both incidents are underway.

Apr 06, 2026

POLITICS

HoR approves three ordinances

HoR approves three ordinances

The ordinances approved were 'Voters' List (first amendment) Ordinance, 2082'; HoR Election (first amendment) Ordinance,...

The ordinances approved were 'Voters' List (first amendment) Ordinance, 2082'; HoR Election (first amendment) Ordinance,...

Apr 06, 2026