WORLD

Myanmar leader commutes all death sentences

Myanmar leader commutes all death sentences

The military junta led by Min Aung Hlaing snatched power in Myanmar in a February 2021 putsch and resumed executions aft...

The military junta led by Min Aung Hlaing snatched power in Myanmar in a February 2021 putsch and resumed executions aft...

Apr 17, 2026

WORLD

Philippines forces kill 10 Islamist militants in arrest gunfight

Philippines forces kill 10 Islamist militants in arrest gunfight

The firefight with police and soldiers happened in the Muslim-populated south of the mainly Catholic Asian nation, where...

The firefight with police and soldiers happened in the Muslim-populated south of the mainly Catholic Asian nation, where...

Apr 17, 2026

POLITICS

Qatari Ambassador calls on Minister Khanal

Qatari Ambassador calls on Minister Khanal

During the courtesy call, views were exchanged on further strengthening bilateral relations in areas of mutual interest,...

During the courtesy call, views were exchanged on further strengthening bilateral relations in areas of mutual interest,...

Apr 17, 2026

Market

Gold, silver prices decline in Nepali market

Gold, silver prices decline in Nepali market

The price of hallmark gold has been fixed at Rs 299,800 per tola for Friday, down from Rs 302,800 per tola on Thursday.

The price of hallmark gold has been fixed at Rs 299,800 per tola for Friday, down from Rs 302,800 per tola on Thursday.

Apr 17, 2026

Art & Culture

Crowds gather at Matatirtha to honor mothers (with photos)

Crowds gather at Matatirtha to honor mothers (with photos)

Since early morning, the area has witnessed a steady influx of people arriving to take part in bathing, charity, shraddh...

Since early morning, the area has witnessed a steady influx of people arriving to take part in bathing, charity, shraddh...

Apr 17, 2026

ECONOMY

Public debt rising steadily, up Rs 250 billion in nine months

Public debt rising steadily, up Rs 250 billion in nine months

Debt stock reaches Rs 2.933 trillion

Debt stock reaches Rs 2.933 trillion

Apr 17, 2026

ECONOMY

Nagdhunga Tunnel set for trial operation from second week of May

Nagdhunga Tunnel set for trial operation from second week of May

The tunnel will begin trial operation from the second week of May, while commercial operation is expected to start from...

The tunnel will begin trial operation from the second week of May, while commercial operation is expected to start from...

Apr 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Partly cloudy weather likely across the country

Partly cloudy weather likely across the country

The weather is generally cloudy in the Himalayan region, partly cloudy in the hilly region and generally fair in the Tar...

The weather is generally cloudy in the Himalayan region, partly cloudy in the hilly region and generally fair in the Tar...

Apr 17, 2026

POLITICS

Karki-led probe commission's report incomplete: NC

Karki-led probe commission's report incomplete: NC

The meeting also passed reports relating to the study of the condition of fraternal organizations and the report of the...

The meeting also passed reports relating to the study of the condition of fraternal organizations and the report of the...

Apr 17, 2026

POLITICS

Ministry on alert over Nepalis’ safety  in West Asia, Africa

Ministry on alert over Nepalis’ safety  in West Asia, Africa

During the programme, Ambassadors, Consuls General and Chargés d’Affaires briefed on the prevailing situati...

During the programme, Ambassadors, Consuls General and Chargés d’Affaires briefed on the prevailing situati...

Apr 17, 2026