ECONOMY

Daily turnover plunges to Rs 6.73 billion as NEPSE corrects with 2.61 points

Daily turnover plunges to Rs 6.73 billion as NEPSE corrects with 2.61 points

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday slid marginally by 2.61 points to close at 2,757.40 points, as a correction for...

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday slid marginally by 2.61 points to close at 2,757.40 points, as a correction for...

Apr 07, 2026

WORLD

Sri Lanka unveils $320 mn subsidy to offset energy costs

Sri Lanka unveils $320 mn subsidy to offset energy costs

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the package, the biggest state handout ever, would help the most vulnerable in t...

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the package, the biggest state handout ever, would help the most vulnerable in t...

Apr 07, 2026

SOCIETY

Use of plastic bags under 40 microns banned as new guidelines come into effect

Use of plastic bags under 40 microns banned as new guidelines come into effect

The Forests and Environment Ministry has introduced the new directive, replacing the previous Plastic Bag (Regulation an...

The Forests and Environment Ministry has introduced the new directive, replacing the previous Plastic Bag (Regulation an...

Apr 07, 2026

POLITICS

Govt approves $85 million World Bank loan, gives a nod to cut trees for Kathmandu-Madhesh expressway

Govt approves $85 million World Bank loan, gives a nod to cut trees for Kathmandu-Madhesh expressway

In parallel, administrative restructuring plans include relocating the Water and Energy Research Centre from Pulchowk, L...

In parallel, administrative restructuring plans include relocating the Water and Energy Research Centre from Pulchowk, L...

Apr 07, 2026

SOCIETY

Two arrested as police open fire in Pingalasthan

Two arrested as police open fire in Pingalasthan

According to Superintendent of Police Durgaraj Regmi of the Narcotics Control Bureau, Koteshwor, police confiscated more...

According to Superintendent of Police Durgaraj Regmi of the Narcotics Control Bureau, Koteshwor, police confiscated more...

Apr 07, 2026

SOCIETY

NSO and CNI sign MoU for collaboration on research and national economic census

NSO and CNI sign MoU for collaboration on research and national economic census

The MoU was signed as quality and timely data was necessary for the country's economic development, industrial expansion...

The MoU was signed as quality and timely data was necessary for the country's economic development, industrial expansion...

Apr 07, 2026

SOCIETY

Bagmati govt directs hospitals to provide free treatment for the poor

Bagmati govt directs hospitals to provide free treatment for the poor

The ministry has instructed all hospitals operating under the province to allocate at least 10 percent of their total be...

The ministry has instructed all hospitals operating under the province to allocate at least 10 percent of their total be...

Apr 07, 2026

SOCIETY

Three students die in two-bike crash after returning from SEE exams

Three students die in two-bike crash after returning from SEE exams

The victims, who had just returned from their Secondary Education Examination (SEE), died at the scene. The injured are...

The victims, who had just returned from their Secondary Education Examination (SEE), died at the scene. The injured are...

Apr 07, 2026

POLITICS

Govt reshuffles ministerial order, Sudan Gurung slips to fifth

Govt reshuffles ministerial order, Sudan Gurung slips to fifth

The order of precedence of ministers has been reshuffled. President Ram Chandra Paudel revised the ranking of ministers...

The order of precedence of ministers has been reshuffled. President Ram Chandra Paudel revised the ranking of ministers...

Apr 07, 2026

SOCIETY

NEA chief engineer arrested for Rs 140,000 bribe

NEA chief engineer arrested for Rs 140,000 bribe

The CIAA said it is carrying out further investigations into the case.

The CIAA said it is carrying out further investigations into the case.

Apr 07, 2026