Lawmakers from nationally recognised parties presented their views, signalling commitment to democracy, constitutional implementation and national development.

Your mandate at this moment carries not just hope but a quiet urgency: the need to redefine governance in a country plagued by political instability and corruption.

The Secondary Education Examination (SEE) has begun amid high pressure and expectations, sparking debate over its continued relevance and the need to balance timely results with student well-being.

Nepal Oil Corporation cites Middle East war, rising international prices, and mounting losses

Record keeper at Court, Tirtha Raj Bhattarai, shared that the District Court Kathmandu on Thursday allowed two more days' remand of Chair Oli and leader Lekhak. Earlier, on March 29, Judge Ananda Prasad Shrestha had allowed keeping both of them in custody for five days for investigation. 

Nepal receives Rs 1449.65 billion in remittances in eight months

Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) will operate a series of special rescue flights to key Gulf destinations from April 3 to 5 to facilitate Nepali nationals affected by recent disruptions in air connectivity, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on Thursday.

CPN-UML Vice Chair Bishnu Poudel has objected to remarks made by the party’s parliamentary leader Ram Bahadur Thapa in the House of Representatives (HoR), stating that they contradict the party’s established policies and principles.

The decision was made during the party’s parliamentary caucus meeting held today, where RSP Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane proposed Aryal as the party’s candidate for the Speaker position. The proposal was unanimously approved by the caucus.

In a circular issued on Thursday, Aryal said the head of the concerned office would be held primarily responsible if any corruption-related activity is detected. He also referred to recent youth-led protests demanding an end to corruption and the establishment of good governance.

Earlier, the Supreme Court had issued a mandamus order directing the three tiers of government to demarcate and beautify Phewa Lake. Based on the Bishwa Prakash Lamichhane report, authorities were tasked with delineating the lake basin, maintaining a 65-meter standard from the lake boundary, determining the nature of land within that zone, and removing structures within it.

According to the Indian Embassy, the projects will be implemented under the High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) programme through local governments and institutions. Since 2003, India has supported 598 HICDP projects in Nepal, of which 506 have already been completed across sectors such as health, education, agriculture, drinking water, sanitation, connectivity and other public infrastructure.

FNJ has expressed serious concern over a recent circular issued by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers directing all federal ministries, commissions and secretariats, as well as provincial and local governments, to publish and broadcast government information exclusively through state-owned media.

Addressing the first meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) on Thursday, Sampang demanded that the US-funded assistance project be scrapped. He said he wished to present the demands of the public in a point-wise manner rather than deliver a long personal speech. 

Addressing the first meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) on Thursday, Lamichhane made the appeal. “I request those who were appointed through party recommendations to resign and extend their cooperation,” he said.

Speaking at Thursday’s meeting of the House of Representatives, Sampang urged the government to conduct a proper study and careful consideration before making decisions. He suggested that policies should be well thought out in advance rather than being announced and later withdrawn.

The rise was led by sub-sectors excluding banks, financial institutions, finance companies, life insurance, microfinance, and non-life insurance companies. The trade sub-sector index increased the most, climbing 2.53 percent.

Addressing the first session of the House of Representatives on Thursday, Lamichhane emphasized adherence to the law and urged opposition parties to respect legal processes. Referring to those who lost their lives during the Gen Z protests on September 8 and 9, he said, “The first right to justice belongs to the mothers of the martyrs; this cannot be termed retaliation.”

The task force includes representatives from federal ministries, departments, the NDRRMA, and all three security agencies. The plan aims to ensure a coordinated approach involving federal, provincial, and local governments, security agencies, and partner organizations to effectively mitigate potential monsoon-related disasters and reduce human and property losses.

Issuing a press statement on Tuesday, the FNJ Kathmandu chapter said the directive, released by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers following a decision on March 31, seeks to prevent private media outlets from publishing or broadcasting public procurement notices. 

On Thursday afternoon, a team from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police took him into custody.He has been detained in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation.

Speaking in parliament, Baral emphasized that the government must operate according to the constitution. He questioned why peaceful demonstrations protesting the arrest of party leaders were met with force, noting that even lawmakers present in parliament were injured.

Sports betting advertisements are pervasive across the nation's airwaves, enticing people to risk their money on everything from surfing to greyhound racing.

The decision was made during a meeting of the Central Revenue Leakage Control Committee held at the Ministry of Finance on Thursday. Officials from various departments briefed the meeting on ongoing efforts to curb revenue leakage.

With a thunderous roar that reverberated far beyond the launchpad, the enormous orange-and-white rocket carried three Americans and one Canadian away from Florida's Kennedy Space Center at approximately 6:35 pm (2235 GMT) local time.

In the past 24 hours, 20 disaster-related incidents were reported across the country, resulting in one death and seven injuries, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).

Albanese called for de-escalation, noting that US-Israeli attacks had degraded Iran's air force, navy and military industrial base.

Burkina's ruling junta led by Captain Ibrahim Traore that took power in a September 2022 coup has been unable to stem violence waged by jihadist groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group, which have caused thousands of deaths over the past decade.

The former commander in chief has led Myanmar since 2021, when he ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi and triggered a civil war.

According to the Home Minister's Secretariat, this was his first visit to the temple since his appointment. He visited the temple on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. On the occasion, he wished for peace, stability, and prosperity in the country.