WORLD
Iran executes man over membership of jihadist group, armed rebellion
Iran executes man over membership of jihadist group, armed r...
Amer Ramesh was arrested during a counterterrorism operation in the Pirsahrab area of Chabahar county in Sistan-Baluchestan province, the judiciary's Mizan Online website said.
Apr 26, 2026
SOCIETY
New civil service law proposes a 60-year retirement age, pushes for a depoliticised, perfo...
New civil service law proposes a 60-year retirement age, pus...
The government’s proposed Civil Service Bill introduces sweeping bureaucratic reforms, including raising the retirement age to 60, banning political activity with permanent disqualification and dismantling trade unions to enforce a merit-based, politically neutral civil service.
Apr 26, 2026
ECONOMY
Gold price jumps by Rs 2,700 per tola
Gold price jumps by Rs 2,700 per tola
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold has been fixed at Rs 299,200 per tola for the day. On Friday, gold had dropped by Rs 2,200 per tola to Rs 296,500.
Apr 26, 2026
WORLD
IMF official says Asian economies should promote energy supply diversification
IMF official says Asian economies should promote energy supp...
The global energy supply disruption caused by the war in the Middle East has heightened Asia's concerns about energy diversification, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) official has said. "I think the shock has brought to the fore concerns about energy security," Thomas Helbling, deputy direc...
Apr 26, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex update: US dollar selling at Rs 151.10
Forex update: US dollar selling at Rs 151.10
According to the latest rates, the buying rate for one US dollar stands at Rs 150.50, up from Rs 150.28 recorded on Friday, while the selling rate has increased from Rs 150.88.
Apr 26, 2026
SOCIETY
World Intellectual Property Day being marked today
World Intellectual Property Day being marked today
The organisation, a specialized body of the United Nations, coordinates international collaboration for global intellectual heritage services, including policymaking and the exchange of related information. It assists governments, stakeholders, and creators in efforts to conserve and manage intellec...
Apr 26, 2026
WORLD
Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala event
Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala eve...
US Secret Service agents bundled Donald Trump from the stage as shots rang out Saturday evening at a media gala, in what the president later described as an attack by a "would-be assassin." Armed guards opened fire at the gunman who charged through security screening just outside the ballroom o...
Apr 26, 2026
Business & Economy
Indian vegetables sneak into Birgunj unchecked
Indian vegetables sneak into Birgunj unchecked
Traders are using the open border points connecting Parsa and Bara districts to bring in vegetables daily, mostly on bicycles. Taking advantage of these crossings, cyclists regularly transport fresh vegetables and fruits from Raxaul into Birgunj.
Apr 26, 2026
SOCIETY
Squatter settlements along Manohara River being cleared
Squatter settlements along Manohara River being cleared
Demolition of illegal structures in Thapathali and Gairigaun in Kathmandu has already been completed. However, efforts to clear the squatter settlement along the Manohara River in Bhaktapur were halted Saturday evening after some residents pelted stones at security personnel.
Apr 26, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal's new energy strategy targets growth, exports and reform push
Nepal's new energy strategy targets growth, exports and refo...
Rising use of high-energy-consuming devices in households and businesses has also been flagged as a challenge. So has the need to expand electricity use in agriculture, irrigation, and industry, along with the lack of infrastructure for electric vehicle charging.
Apr 26, 2026