SOCIETY
Pilgrim jeep accident in Pyuthan, rescue efforts underway
Pilgrim jeep accident in Pyuthan, rescue efforts underway
According to Information Officer Hari Bhattarai of the District Police Office, Pyuthan, around 16–17 people were on board the vehicle. At least three passengers are reported to be in critical condition.
Apr 23, 2026
WORLD
Clearing Hormuz Strait mines could take six months: report
Clearing Hormuz Strait mines could take six months: report
Iran has all but blocked the vital waterway since the start of a war with the United States and Israel, sharply driving up oil and gas prices and disrupting the global economy. The strait -- through which one-fifth of the world's oil and gas passes in peacetime -- has remained largely closed du...
Apr 23, 2026
ECONOMY
Exports through Birgunj checkpoint rise 15 percent to Rs 79.54 bn in nine months
Exports through Birgunj checkpoint rise 15 percent to Rs 79....
According to the Birgunj Customs Office, exports increased by Rs 10.19 billion — a 15 percent rise — compared to the same period last FY. During the corresponding period last year, exports through the checkpoint totaled Rs 69.35 billion.
Apr 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Server issue at Singha Durbar disrupts traffic police document distribution
Server issue at Singha Durbar disrupts traffic police docume...
According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, the technical issue has halted the issuance of documents for the time being.
Apr 23, 2026
POLITICS
Govt forms team for $115 million ADB loan talks
Govt forms team for $115 million ADB loan talks
The meeting decided to form a negotiation team, led by a Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, to finalize the financial agreement and related documents for a concessional loan of $115 million to be received from the Asian Development Bank. The loan is intended for the Integrated Water Supply...
Apr 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Kathmandu becomes world’s second most polluted city, Lahore tops list
Kathmandu becomes world’s second most polluted city, Lahore...
On Thursday, the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 211, placing it in the “very unhealthy” category. Earlier in the morning, the AQI had peaked at 247. An AQI level between 201 and 300 is considered very unhealthy.
Apr 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Child dies after falling off cliff in Baglung
Child dies after falling off cliff in Baglung
The deceased has been identified as Elina BK. According to police, the incident occurred at around 3 pm on Wednesday while she was grazing goats near her home.
Apr 23, 2026
WORLD
Two Pakistani astronauts selected for China's space mission training
Two Pakistani astronauts selected for China's space mission...
The agency said in a statement that Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud will come to China soon as reserve astronauts for training. After completing all training and evaluations, one of them will participate in a space mission as a payload specialist, becoming the first foreign astronaut onboard t...
Apr 23, 2026
SOCIETY
GenZ Red Force warns of protests over eviction order
GenZ Red Force warns of protests over eviction order
In a statement issued by central coordinator Smriti Timalsina, the group strongly condemned the government’s move to evacuate squatter settlements, calling it inhumane and contrary to past electoral commitments.
Apr 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Don’t restrict OPD services, ease patients’ suffering: former Minister Paudel
Don’t restrict OPD services, ease patients’ suffering: forme...
Paudel argued that suspending OPD services in public hospitals has reduced access to healthcare, which should be affordable and easily available, while also increasing the financial burden on patients.
Apr 23, 2026