WORLD

Indonesia volcanic eruption kills three hikers: officials

Indonesia volcanic eruption kills three hikers: officials

The eruption on Halmahera island sent an ash cloud about 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) into the air, with no towns of villag...

The eruption on Halmahera island sent an ash cloud about 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) into the air, with no towns of villag...

May 08, 2026

POLITICS

Govt has already sent diplomatic note to India on border row: Spokesperson Pokharel

Govt has already sent diplomatic note to India on border row: Spokesperson Pokharel

Speaking while briefing the media on the decisions made during Thursday’s Cabinet meeting, Pokharel said the Minis...

Speaking while briefing the media on the decisions made during Thursday’s Cabinet meeting, Pokharel said the Minis...

May 08, 2026

SOCIETY

Indian prisoner who escaped Chitwan jail arrested in Birgunj

Indian prisoner who escaped Chitwan jail arrested in Birgunj

The arrested individual is an Indian national, who was apprehended from Birgunj and brought back into custody, officials...

The arrested individual is an Indian national, who was apprehended from Birgunj and brought back into custody, officials...

May 08, 2026

SOCIETY

CTEVT eases technical education admissions, institutes can enroll students right after SEE results

CTEVT eases technical education admissions, institutes can enroll students right after SEE results

The move comes after CTEVT introduced the “Guidelines for Entrance, Admission and Registration Procedures 2026,&rd...

The move comes after CTEVT introduced the “Guidelines for Entrance, Admission and Registration Procedures 2026,&rd...

May 08, 2026

SOCIETY

Writ petition filed at SC challenging the recommendation for CJ

Writ petition filed at SC challenging the recommendation for CJ

The CC had recommended Justice Sharma as the 33rd Chief Justice despite him being fourth in seniority. The decision over...

The CC had recommended Justice Sharma as the 33rd Chief Justice despite him being fourth in seniority. The decision over...

May 08, 2026

WORLD

Rubio meets Italian PM after Trump criticism

Rubio meets Italian PM after Trump criticism

The day after a "friendly and constructive" audience with Pope Leo XIV, whom Trump lambasted for his anti-war rhetoric,...

The day after a "friendly and constructive" audience with Pope Leo XIV, whom Trump lambasted for his anti-war rhetoric,...

May 08, 2026

ECONOMY

NRB to mop Rs 40 bn for 96 days for liquidity management

NRB to mop Rs 40 bn for 96 days for liquidity management

The central bank said it will collect the amount through a deposit collection instrument under a bidding process. Propos...

The central bank said it will collect the amount through a deposit collection instrument under a bidding process. Propos...

May 08, 2026

ECONOMY

Chairs of all state-owned banks resign en masse following govt decision

Chairs of all state-owned banks resign en masse following govt decision

According to sources at the Ministry of Finance, the chairperson and the entire board of directors of Rastriya Banijya B...

According to sources at the Ministry of Finance, the chairperson and the entire board of directors of Rastriya Banijya B...

May 08, 2026

POLITICS

15 honorary consuls removed; Cabinet takes key decisions

15 honorary consuls removed; Cabinet takes key decisions

A meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Friday took the decision, according to government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokh...

A meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Friday took the decision, according to government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokh...

May 08, 2026

WORLD

Oil tanker reaches South Korea after passing Hormuz blockade

Oil tanker reaches South Korea after passing Hormuz blockade

South Korea relies heavily on Middle Eastern fuel imports, most of which transited through Hormuz until US-Israeli attac...

South Korea relies heavily on Middle Eastern fuel imports, most of which transited through Hormuz until US-Israeli attac...

May 08, 2026