SOCIETY

SC seeks five-point clarification from govt over squatters’ settlement demolition drive

SC seeks five-point clarification from govt over squatters’ settlement demolition drive

The court has asked the government to clarify whether due legal procedures were followed during the eviction process and...

The court has asked the government to clarify whether due legal procedures were followed during the eviction process and...

May 05, 2026

ECONOMY

Over 1400 goods-laden trucks stuck as customs clearance halts in Birgunj

Over 1400 goods-laden trucks stuck as customs clearance halts in Birgunj

Issuing a notice on April 8, the government had decided to mandatorily implement the MRP on goods arriving at the custom...

Issuing a notice on April 8, the government had decided to mandatorily implement the MRP on goods arriving at the custom...

May 05, 2026

WORLD

UK's Labour faces bruising losses in local polls

UK's Labour faces bruising losses in local polls

Millions of people are eligible to cast ballots across Scotland, England and Wales, in Starmer's biggest ballot-box test...

Millions of people are eligible to cast ballots across Scotland, England and Wales, in Starmer's biggest ballot-box test...

May 05, 2026

WORLD

Gap co-founder Doris Fisher dies at 94

Gap co-founder Doris Fisher dies at 94

She died "peacefully, surrounded by her family," the company said, without giving a cause or date of death.

She died "peacefully, surrounded by her family," the company said, without giving a cause or date of death.

May 05, 2026

SPORTS

League 2: Nepal set 257-run target for Oman as Sheikh brothers shine

League 2: Nepal set 257-run target for Oman as Sheikh brothers shine

Electing to bat first at TU International Cricket Ground, Nepal were bowled out for 256 runs with one ball remaining in...

Electing to bat first at TU International Cricket Ground, Nepal were bowled out for 256 runs with one ball remaining in...

May 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Bulldozers vs resettlement: Federal–local rift widens over informal settlements

Bulldozers vs resettlement: Federal–local rift widens over informal settlements

A growing standoff is brewing between the federal government and local units in Dang, as plans to clear encroached land...

A growing standoff is brewing between the federal government and local units in Dang, as plans to clear encroached land...

May 05, 2026

WORLD

Taiwan leader says island has 'right to engage with the world'

Taiwan leader says island has 'right to engage with the world'

Taiwan said China applied "intense pressure" to Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar to revoke overflight permits for La...

Taiwan said China applied "intense pressure" to Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar to revoke overflight permits for La...

May 05, 2026

POLITICS

President Paudel promulgates Constitutional Council ordinance

President Paudel promulgates Constitutional Council ordinance

As per the proposed provision, a meeting of the Constitutional Council can proceed with the presence of four members, an...

As per the proposed provision, a meeting of the Constitutional Council can proceed with the presence of four members, an...

May 05, 2026

POLITICS

Janamat Party decides to quit Madhesh provincial govt

Janamat Party decides to quit Madhesh provincial govt

The decision was taken by a majority vote during the party’s parliamentary meeting held on April 24, following whi...

The decision was taken by a majority vote during the party’s parliamentary meeting held on April 24, following whi...

May 05, 2026

WORLD

Indonesia economy grew 5.6% in Q1 despite war pressures

Indonesia economy grew 5.6% in Q1 despite war pressures

The reading exceeded the 5.4 percent recorded in the final three months of 2025, Statistics Indonesia (BPS) head Amalia...

The reading exceeded the 5.4 percent recorded in the final three months of 2025, Statistics Indonesia (BPS) head Amalia...

May 05, 2026