POLITICS
Govt relieves honorary consuls based in 15 foreign locations
Govt relieves honorary consuls based in 15 foreign locations
Speaking at a press briefing, ministry spokesperson Lok Bahadur Poudel Chhetri said the Cabinet had approved the dismissal of Nepali honorary consuls general and honorary consuls stationed abroad.
May 08, 2026
SOCIETY
Writ petition filed at SC challenging the recommendation for CJ
Writ petition filed at SC challenging the recommendation for...
The CC had recommended Justice Sharma as the 33rd Chief Justice despite him being fourth in seniority. The decision overlooked Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla, who is first in line, as well as justices Kumar Regmi and Hari Prasad Phuyal, who rank second and third, respectively.
May 08, 2026
POLITICS
Advocate Silwal files writ petition challenging CJ recommendation process
Advocate Silwal files writ petition challenging CJ recommend...
His move comes after the Constitutional Council (CC) on Thursday recommended a fourth-ranked justice, Dr Mohan Sharma, for the position of CJ, a decision that has sparked legal controversy. Silwal argues that the recommendation process is fundamentally flawed and violates principles of judicial...
May 08, 2026
WORLD
Indonesia volcanic eruption kills three hikers: officials
Indonesia volcanic eruption kills three hikers: officials
The eruption on Halmahera island sent an ash cloud about 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) into the air, with no towns of villages near enough to face any immediate threat.
May 08, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE rises by 27.49 points; turnover reaches Rs 3.28 billion
NEPSE rises by 27.49 points; turnover reaches Rs 3.28 billio...
Share prices of 235 companies advanced during the trading session. Trishuli Jalvidhyut Company emerged as the top gainer, with its stock price surging by 10 percent.
May 08, 2026
POLITICS
Meche appointed as UML whip in NA
Meche appointed as UML whip in NA
CPN-UML Parliamentary Party leader Ram Bahadur Thapa appointed Roshani Meche as the whip today.
May 08, 2026
WORLD
Rubio meets Italian PM after Trump criticism
Rubio meets Italian PM after Trump criticism
The day after a "friendly and constructive" audience with Pope Leo XIV, whom Trump lambasted for his anti-war rhetoric, Rubio will meet with far-right Meloni at her office in Rome.
May 08, 2026
SPORTS
ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2: Nepal receives 263-run victory target against US
ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2: Nepal receives 263-run...
In the match held at Upper Mulpani Cricket Ground today, the USA won the toss and chose to bat first. It gathered 262 runs in 50 overs at the loss of eight wickets.
May 08, 2026
POLITICS
Harka Sampang calls deputy speaker’s signature on CJ appointment decision “regrettable”
Harka Sampang calls deputy speaker’s signature on CJ appoint...
In a statement, Sampang said that during the decision-making process, various external issues—including references to agreements such as MCC and SPP—were brought in, allegedly creating pressure and influence on the process.
May 08, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB to mop Rs 40 bn for 96 days for liquidity management
NRB to mop Rs 40 bn for 96 days for liquidity management
The central bank said it will collect the amount through a deposit collection instrument under a bidding process. Proposals have been invited from banks and financial institutions, with online bidding scheduled for Friday at 3 PM.
May 08, 2026