WORLD
Vance says talks failed to reach deal with Iran on ending Mideast war
Vance says talks failed to reach deal with Iran on ending Mi...
Vance said Washington was seeking a "fundamental commitment" from Iran that it would not develop a nuclear weapon, but that "we haven't seen that" after holding the highest-level meeting between the two sides since the 1979 Islamic revolution.
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt defends special MBBS scholarship decision for Gen Z Shah
Govt defends special MBBS scholarship decision for Gen Z Sha...
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has said that granting an opportunity for free medical education (MBBS) to Ekata Shah, an injured person of the Gen Z movement, is not beyond the law. Earlier, the allocation of an MBBS seat for Shah had stirred controversy, with claims that it was b...
Apr 12, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex update: USD selling at Rs148.67
Forex update: USD selling at Rs148.67
The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has fixed the foreign exchange rates for today, with the Nepali rupee slightly weakening against major currencies, including the US dollar, euro, and pound sterling.
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Weather update: Light rainfall predicted in some places
Weather update: Light rainfall predicted in some places
The impact of westerly winds is also declining, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said, predicting partly cloudy weather in hilly and mountainous regions, while the Terai region is generally clear.
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Experts call to boost electric energy use to cut fuel consumption
Experts call to boost electric energy use to cut fuel consum...
Environmental expert Bhushan Tuladhar stressed replacing gas with electricity in kitchens to reduce indoor air pollution. He also advised against burning waste such as plastic and suggested using masks while traveling in industrial areas or highly polluted places.
Apr 12, 2026
WORLD
No agreement with Iran after marathon talks in Pakistan
No agreement with Iran after marathon talks in Pakistan
The marathon talks covered issues including the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear program, according to Iran’s Foreign Ministry.
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Tourist information center set up in Dhorpatan
Tourist information center set up in Dhorpatan
According to the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve Office, the center will provide details about hunting activities, regulations, and information on animals such as blue sheep, Himalayan tahr, and red panda. It will also display items like horns and animal hides.
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Home Minister Gurung warns of strict action over Nagdhunga–Mugling road delays
Home Minister Gurung warns of strict action over Nagdhunga–M...
During an on-site inspection, Gurung reviewed progress on the Naubise–Malekhu and Malekhu–Mugling sections and directed officials and contractors to complete the work within the stipulated deadline while maintaining high quality standards.
Apr 12, 2026
ECONOMY
Foreign currency worth Rs 97.10 billion spent for abroad study in eight months
Foreign currency worth Rs 97.10 billion spent for abroad stu...
Students for foreign study took away foreign exchange worth Rs 97.10 billion in eight months of the current fiscal year (FY).
Apr 12, 2026
OPINION
Nepal’s Reform Moment: Between Energy and Execution
Nepal’s Reform Moment: Between Energy and Execution
Nepal’s generational leadership shift has injected urgency into governance, but without strong institutions and embedded experience, political energy risks being outpaced by the very system it seeks to transform.
Apr 12, 2026