WORLD
A 9-year-old found locked in a van since 2024, malnourished and unable to walk
A 9-year-old found locked in a van since 2024, malnourished...
Police were alerted by a neighbor to the “sounds of a child'' coming from a van on Monday in the village of Hagenbach, near the borders with Switzerland and Germany, according to a statement on Saturday from prosecutor Nicolas Heitz. The boy’s father told investigators that he put the ch...
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
International Day of Human Space Flight today
International Day of Human Space Flight today
International Day of Human Space Flight is being observed today, commemorating the first human journey into space. April 12 has been observed each year as the International Day of Human Space Flight since 2011.
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92
Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92
She breathed her last on Sunday afternoon at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, where she had been admitted on Saturday evening following reports of a heart attack and chest complications.
Apr 12, 2026
POLITICS
National Assembly Chair Dahal calls on Prez Paudel
National Assembly Chair Dahal calls on Prez Paudel
On the occasion, Chairman Dahal informed President Paudel that he was going to attend the general assembly of the Inter Parliamentary Union to be held in Turkey.
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
YouTuber arrested for posting abusive video targeting PM Shah
YouTuber arrested for posting abusive video targeting PM Sha...
According to police, the video included remarks stating that the prime minister was “not a god” and labeling “all old leaders as thieves.”
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
7,648 disaster incidents in a year; fires top list
7,648 disaster incidents in a year; fires top list
The high number of fire incidents calls for stronger attention and action from government agencies. Data from the authority shows that reducing fire-related disasters requires stricter precautions.
Apr 12, 2026
WORLD
Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip
Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers...
After a quick reunion with their spouses and children, commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canada's Jeremy Hansen took the hangar stage, surrounded by space center workers and other invited guests. They were introduced by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, among the first...
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Kathmandu metropolis introduces car pooling, alternate vehicle use to save fuel
Kathmandu metropolis introduces car pooling, alternate vehic...
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has introduced a car pooling system and an alternate vehicle operation scheme for officials in a bid to reduce fuel consumption amid ongoing shortages.
Apr 12, 2026
ECONOMY
Will Nepal’s economy hit Rs 150 trillion mark?
Will Nepal’s economy hit Rs 150 trillion mark?
The current size of the economy stands at about 61.07 trillion rupees, around 46 billion dollars. That means the target requires almost doubling the economy in five years. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle, an economist, now holds the responsibility. Whether the goal becomes reality will depend on gove...
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
NRNA raises Rs 50 million to build Nepali temple in Spain
NRNA raises Rs 50 million to build Nepali temple in Spain
The event turned deeply devotional as spiritual discourses delivered by Pandit Dinbandhu Pokharel inspired attendees. Members of the Nepali community openly pledged financial contributions, which they have been asked to deposit into the organization’s account within the coming month.
Apr 12, 2026