SOCIETY
Deputy Speaker election schedule published
Deputy Speaker election schedule published
As the Speaker, elected from the Rastriya Swatantra Party, is male, the Deputy Speaker must be a woman from another party, in line with constitutional provisions.
Apr 09, 2026
WORLD
UN chief warns Israeli strikes on Lebanon pose 'grave risk' to US-Iran truce: spokesman
UN chief warns Israeli strikes on Lebanon pose 'grave risk'...
"The ongoing military activity in Lebanon poses a grave risk to the ceasefire and the efforts toward a lasting and comprehensive peace in the region. The Secretary-General reiterates his call to all parties to immediately cease hostilities," UN chief Antonio Guterres's spokesman said.
Apr 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Deadly Patan stabbing: Two brothers killed after phone call dispute; two arrested
Deadly Patan stabbing: Two brothers killed after phone call...
Further investigation into the case is underway.
Apr 09, 2026
POLITICS
People's Movement Day being celebrated today
People's Movement Day being celebrated today
The 30-year-old Panchayat system was brought down by a joint people's movement led by the Nepali Congress along with the Left Front. Multi-party rule of governance was restored in Nepal since then.
Apr 09, 2026
WORLD
France unveils rearmament boost to face Russia threat
France unveils rearmament boost to face Russia threat
The military spending bill was presented after France's top commanders said the country must be ready in the next few years for a clash with Russia and that NATO should adapt to produce more weapons and faster.
Apr 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Two dead, two injured in ambulance crash in Kalikot
Two dead, two injured in ambulance crash in Kalikot
The ambulance, bearing registration number Karnali Province 01001 Jha 0024, was en route to Surkhet from Hima Rural Municipality in Jumla when it crashed at around 8:00 PM.
Apr 09, 2026
ECONOMY
Commercial banks see nominal profit growth amid slow business, falling rates
Commercial banks see nominal profit growth amid slow busines...
Records from Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) show that 20 commercial banks earned a cumulative profit of Rs 43.88 billion during the review period this year, compared to Rs 43.49 billion in the same period of the previous fiscal year.
Apr 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Rain likely in several parts today
Rain likely in several parts today
Light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, is occurring in some parts of Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces; the hilly parts of Koshi Province; and some places in Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, the Meteorological Forecasting Division has stated.
Apr 09, 2026
WORLD
Panic in Lebanon as Israel carries out most violent strikes on capital
Panic in Lebanon as Israel carries out most violent strikes...
AFPTV's live broadcast showed plumes of smoke rising over Beirut and the suburbs, while AFP journalists saw panic in the streets before the Lebanese health ministry issued an emergency call for the capital's roads to be cleared for ambulances.
Apr 09, 2026
ECONOMY
SEBON tightens noose on IPO applicants over suspicious financial details
SEBON tightens noose on IPO applicants over suspicious finan...
Third-party audit mandatory for firms with poor net worth or inflated revenue seeking IPOs
Apr 09, 2026