POLITICS

Dr Narayan Dutt Kandel appointed as Attorney General

Dr Narayan Dutt Kandel appointed as Attorney General

The Attorney General is the legal advisor to the government, and also forms the leadership of government lawyers who pro...

The Attorney General is the legal advisor to the government, and also forms the leadership of government lawyers who pro...

Apr 05, 2026

WORLD

Trump says US airman rescued in Iran in 'miraculous' operation

Trump says US airman rescued in Iran in 'miraculous' operation

The announcement came as Iran launched missiles and drones at Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait and Abu Dhabi on Sunday, and a day...

The announcement came as Iran launched missiles and drones at Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait and Abu Dhabi on Sunday, and a day...

Apr 05, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt approves $185 million loan from World Bank and Asian Development Bank

Govt approves $185 million loan from World Bank and Asian Development Bank

A cabinet meeting on Monday endorsed the proposal to secure loans from major donor agencies under the Digital Nepal Tran...

A cabinet meeting on Monday endorsed the proposal to secure loans from major donor agencies under the Digital Nepal Tran...

Apr 05, 2026

POLITICS

Newly elected Speaker DP Aryal takes oath of office and secrecy

Newly elected Speaker DP Aryal takes oath of office and secrecy

Aryal took the oath at Shital Niwas, the presidential palace, administered by President Ram Chandra Paudel.

Aryal took the oath at Shital Niwas, the presidential palace, administered by President Ram Chandra Paudel.

Apr 05, 2026

ECONOMY

NEPSE drops 105 points to 2,676 as seven companies hit negative circuit

NEPSE drops 105 points to 2,676 as seven companies hit negative circuit

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell sharply on Sunday, dropping 105.50 points (3.79 percent) to close at 2,676.6...

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell sharply on Sunday, dropping 105.50 points (3.79 percent) to close at 2,676.6...

Apr 05, 2026

POLITICS

Nepal moves to 9 AM-5 PM office hours with extended weekend

Nepal moves to 9 AM-5 PM office hours with extended weekend

Previously, Saturday was the only weekly holiday, with office hours running from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and until 3:00 PM...

Previously, Saturday was the only weekly holiday, with office hours running from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and until 3:00 PM...

Apr 05, 2026

POLITICS

Govt decides to begin new academic session from April 28

Govt decides to begin new academic session from April 28

Minister for Education and government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel said the upcoming academic session will officially st...

Minister for Education and government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel said the upcoming academic session will officially st...

Apr 05, 2026

POLITICS

UML decides to nominate Lila Bhandari for National Assembly Vice Chair

UML decides to nominate Lila Bhandari for National Assembly Vice Chair

The decision was taken following an agreement among political parties to allocate the vice chair position to the UML.

The decision was taken following an agreement among political parties to allocate the vice chair position to the UML.

Apr 05, 2026

POLITICS

Fuel crisis drives change as Nepal adopts Saturday-Sunday weekend

Fuel crisis drives change as Nepal adopts Saturday-Sunday weekend

In a significant shift to the country’s weekly routine, the government has decided to introduce a two-day weekend&...

In a significant shift to the country’s weekly routine, the government has decided to introduce a two-day weekend&...

Apr 05, 2026

WORLD

A long Mideast war could take away from support for Ukraine, Zelenskyy tells the AP

A long Mideast war could take away from support for Ukraine, Zelenskyy tells the AP

Russia’s relentless pounding of urban areas behind the front line following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine mor...

Russia’s relentless pounding of urban areas behind the front line following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine mor...

Apr 05, 2026