Man arrested after 18 years for father's murder in Rautahat Police have arrested a man accused of murdering his own father nearly 18 years ago in a case driven by financial motives and personal disputes.
Acharya bags International Media Award in Melbourne Health journalist Kalpana Acharya has been awarded with the 'SHE & Rights International Media Award' in Melbourne, Australia, in recognition of her outstanding reporting on sexual and reproductive health issues.
TU vice-chancellor, rector and registrar resigns The vice chancellor and all three of Tribhuvan University's office holders have resigned in tandem.
Probe committee formed into Rolpa jeep accident that killed 20 The government has formed a probe committee to investigate the fatal jeep accident in Rolpa that claimed 20 lives on Thursday.
FM Khanal urges Ukraine to release Nepali nationals held as POWs Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal held a telephone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha on Thursday, discussing bilateral relations and the issue of Nepali nationals detained in Ukraine.
Buddha Jayanti, Ubhauli and Workers' Day observed nationwide Multiple national and international observances—including the 2570th Buddha Jayanti, Ubhauli Parva of the Kirant community, and the 137th International Workers’ Day—are being marked across Nepal on Friday with various programmes and rituals.
2,634 tourists visit Shuklaphanta National Park in six months A total of 2,634 tourists visited Shuklaphanta National Park in the first six months of the current fiscal year.
1,460 escaped prisoners rearrested in Sudurpaschim in nine months Police have arrested 1,460 escaped prisoners in Sudurpaschim Province over the past nine months.
President Paudel issues Cooperative Ordinance President Ramchandra Paudel issued the Cooperative (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2083, on Thursday afternoon.
Nearly 400 illegal structures to be demolished along Bagmati Canal in Rautahat Authorities have begun demolishing nearly 400 illegally built huts and properties along the Bagmati Irrigation Canal in Chandrapur Municipality-5 and -6, ending a 28-year-long encroachment.
Ordinances to end deadlock, not serve vested interests, says PM's advisor Prime Minister Balendra Shah's political advisor Asim Shah has come out in defence of the government's sweeping package of ordinances, pushing back against criticism by arguing the measures are rooted in democratic values and aimed squarely at unblocking a public service delivery system long paralysed by political appointments and legal bottlenecks.
40km Dhan Khola–Lamahi road section upgrade begins under MCA-Nepal The Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA-Nepal) on Wednesday formally launched the upgradation of the 40-kilometre Dhan Khola–Lamahi road section along the East–West Highway.
Japan, UNDP launch $1.29m project to boost urban climate resilience in Dhangadhi The Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched a USD 1.296 million project to strengthen urban resilience to climate risks in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City.
34 killed, 139 injured in 616 disaster incidents in 15 days At least 34 people have died and 139 others were injured in 616 disaster-related incidents reported across the country over the past 15 days, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.
Business NEPSE falls 34 points; most sectors post losses The Nepal Stock Exchange index (NEPSE) declined by 34.63 points, or 1.26 per cent, on Monday, the first trading day of the week, to close at 2,794.08.
Business Green Miracle launches moringa plantation drive in Kavre Youth-led social enterprise Green Miracle has launched a community-based moringa plantation initiative in Dhulikhel and surrounding areas of Kavrepalanchok, aiming to promote climate resilience, nutrition and sustainable livelihoods.
Business The Everest Hotel strengthens senior leadership with two landmark appointments, with two pics The Everest Hotel Kathmandu, one of Nepal's leading upscale city hotels, has announced the appointment of Pramod Dashora as General Manager effective April 20, 2026, and Kumar Manish Singh as Director of Sales and Marketing.
Business AmCham Nepal engages diaspora in US to boost investment ties The American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal has stepped up efforts to strengthen U.S.–Nepal economic cooperation by engaging the Nepali diaspora in the United States to promote investment and commercial diplomacy.
Kathmandu Cabinet to recommend ordinance on Constitutional Council again The government has decided to once again recommend to the President the issuance of an ordinance related to the Constitutional Council.
Kathmandu 'Press freedom staunchly opposed to independent journalism and free speech' Media Action Nepal released its annual press freedom report in Kathmandu today, observing World Press Freedom Day, 2026. According to violations documented by Media Action Nepal between May 4, 2025 and May 2, 2026, Nepal’s press freedom is staunchly opposed to independent journalism and free speech.
Opinion Shared laughter for community well-being: A simple intervention we keep laughing off There is a sentence I still hear in my head: “You are taking laughter too seriously.”
Business Gold falls by Rs 300 per tola; silver continues to rise The price of gold declined by Rs 300 per tola in the domestic bullion market on Monday, continuing its recent downward trend.
World What to know about hantavirus, the illness suspected in a cruise ship outbreak A rodent-borne illness is suspected of causing an outbreak aboard a cruise ship that has killed three people and sickened others.
Kathmandu IGP Poudel receives insignia as APF chief Newly appointed Inspector General of the Armed Police Force Nepal Narayan Dutta Poudel received his rank insignia at a special ceremony held at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday.
Environment Cloudy skies nationwide; rain, thunderstorms likely in several provinces The Meteorological Forecasting Division has said generally cloudy conditions will prevail across the country today, with rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds likely in many areas.
Business Govt does not hassle businesspersons: RSP Chair Lamichhane Chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, has told the industrialists and businesspersons that there was no point in getting harassed and panicked while involving in fair business.
