ECONOMY
Indian tourists account for nearly 35 percent of Pokhara’s tourism market
Indian tourists account for nearly 35 percent of Pokhara’s t...
Indian tourists account for nearly 35 percent of Pokhara’s tourism market
Tourism entrepreneurs say that after domestic travelers, Indian visitors now make up the largest share of arrivals in Pokhara. The influx is partly seasonal, as rising temperatures in Indian cities prompt travelers to s...
Apr 21, 2026
WORLD
Amnesty warns that 'predator' leaders seek to impose new 'world order'
Amnesty warns that 'predator' leaders seek to impose new 'wo...
Launching the global group's annual report in London, Secretary General Agnes Callamard condemned US President Donald Trump, Russia's Vladimir Putin and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu as "predators".
Apr 21, 2026
POLITICS
RSP deploys lawmakers to areas without its direct wins
RSP deploys lawmakers to areas without its direct wins
According to General Secretary Kabindra Burlakoti, the party has designated 11 lawmakers in Koshi Province, two in Madhesh, two in Bagmati, three in Gandaki, five in Lumbini, 11 in Karnali, and six in Sudurpashchim.
Apr 21, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt forms a panel to recommend candidates for SEBON’s chairperson
Govt forms a panel to recommend candidates for SEBON’s chair...
The government has formed a committee to recommend candidates for chairperson of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), following the resignation by the SEBON’s former chairperson Santosh Narayan Shrestha.
Apr 21, 2026
POLITICS
Writ filed at SC seeking suspension of Rabi Lamichhane as MP
Writ filed at SC seeking suspension of Rabi Lamichhane as MP
The petition argues that Lamichhane, who is facing charges related to cooperative fraud, organized crime, and money laundering, should be barred from performing his duties as a Member of Parliament until the final verdict of the cases.
Apr 21, 2026
WORLD
India fertiliser output drops a quarter on Mideast war
India fertiliser output drops a quarter on Mideast war
Natural gas is used to power the production of urea, a key part of the lifeline fertilisers used by India's vast agriculture sector, making it deeply sensitive to global energy price swings.
Apr 21, 2026
POLITICS
UML Secretary Mahesh Basnet demands Home Minister Gurung’s resignation
UML Secretary Mahesh Basnet demands Home Minister Gurung’s r...
Basnet’s demand comes amid growing calls for investigation following the public release of documents showing Gurung’s alleged shareholding in Star Micro Insurance, a company linked to businessman Deepak Bhatt.
Apr 21, 2026
SOCIETY
Chair of Gatisheel Cooperative arrested in Lalitpur
Chair of Gatisheel Cooperative arrested in Lalitpur
According to District Police Range Lalitpur, Pathak was taken into custody on Tuesday.
Apr 21, 2026
SOCIETY
Two die in fire, one in road accident in Udayapur
Two die in fire, one in road accident in Udayapur
In the incident that occurred this morning, 70-year-old Laxmi Narayan Khadka and 30-year-old Pawan Khadka lost their lives, according to Information Officer Niranjan Thapa of the District Police Office. The fire broke out at the home of Laxmi Narayan Khadka.
Apr 21, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE plunges 17.91 points as turnover inches up to Rs 5.77 billion
NEPSE plunges 17.91 points as turnover inches up to Rs 5.77...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday plunged 17.91 points to close at 2,807.31 points.
Apr 21, 2026