POLITICS
12 thematic committees under the federal parliament to get their chairs today
12 thematic committees under the federal parliament to get t...
The election for the presidents of 12 committees-- 10 committees under the HoR and two of joint committees (HoR and National Assembly) has been scheduled today.
Apr 17, 2026
POLITICS
FM Khanal holds talks on boosting ties with Saudi Arabia and UAE
FM Khanal holds talks on boosting ties with Saudi Arabia and...
Ambassadors of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have separately paid a courtesy call on Minister for Foreign Affairs Shishir Khanal.
Apr 17, 2026
WORLD
Hours after ceasefire, a lifeline to south Lebanon reopens
Hours after ceasefire, a lifeline to south Lebanon reopens
The 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into force at midnight, hours after it was announced by US President Donald Trump.
Apr 17, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB to mop Rs 100 billion for 56 days to manage liquidity
NRB to mop Rs 100 billion for 56 days to manage liquidity
The central bank will raise the amount through a bidding process, inviting proposals from banks and financial institutions. According to the bank, the auction will be conducted online at 3:00 pm on Friday.
Apr 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Service delivery at doorstep marks a paradigm shift in public service
Service delivery at doorstep marks a paradigm shift in publi...
Materializing recent announcements on governance reform, essential documents such as passports and driving licenses are now being delivered to service seekers' residences.
Apr 17, 2026
SPORTS
Nepal to play UAE in T20I series under Airee’s captaincy
Nepal to play UAE in T20I series under Airee’s captaincy
The Cricket Association of Nepal announced the squad under Airee’s captaincy, leaving out regular skipper Rohit Paudel.
Apr 17, 2026
WORLD
10-day Israel-Lebanon truce begins as Lebanese army warns of 'violations'
10-day Israel-Lebanon truce begins as Lebanese army warns of...
Shortly after the truce went into effect at midnight local time, the army told residents of the south -- many of whom had to flee their homes following sweeping Israeli evacuation warnings -- not to return, citing "several Israeli acts of aggression".
Apr 17, 2026
POLITICS
SC to continue hearing on NC leadership dispute
SC to continue hearing on NC leadership dispute
The hearing, which began on Thursday, was kept “under consideration” after arguments could not be completed.
Apr 17, 2026
WORLD
Turkey hosts latest diplomatic push on Middle East war
Turkey hosts latest diplomatic push on Middle East war
Pakistan's powerful army chief met senior negotiators in Tehran on Thursday as Washington and Iran considered a fresh round of talks to end the six-week war.
Apr 17, 2026
WORLD
Indonesia helicopter crash kills 8
Indonesia helicopter crash kills 8
The Airbus helicopter, owned by local firm Matthew Air Nusantara, lost contact with air traffic control about five minutes after takeoff in the West Kalimantan province on Thursday morning.
Apr 17, 2026