SOCIETY
Nepali Army launches Defence Correspondent Orientation Programme
Nepali Army launches Defence Correspondent Orientation Progr...
The programme was inaugurated by Brigadier General Rajaram Basnet, who said the initiative seeks to build a more reliable, refined and effective relationship between the Nepali Army and the media sector while helping journalists better understand the institution for smoother news reporting.
May 12, 2026
SOCIETY
NEB publishes SEE 2082 results, nearly 66 percent pass
NEB publishes SEE 2082 results, nearly 66 percent pass
A total of 512,421 students registered for the examination, while 430,667 sat for the exams at 1,966 centers across the country, including 23 students from a center in Japan. Among them, 284,160 successfully passed.
May 11, 2026
WORLD
The first 48-team World Cup -- more opportunities, less jeopardy?
The first 48-team World Cup -- more opportunities, less jeop...
The expansion is the delivery of a key proposal made by Gianni Infantino not long after he became president of world football's governing body in 2016.
May 11, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB's budget review report presented to Finance Minister
NRB's budget review report presented to Finance Minister
In accordance with the Nepal Rastra Bank Act, 2058 BS, the central bank shall submit a report to the government about the country's economic and financial situation for the purpose of formulating the government's annual budget.
May 11, 2026
WORLD
Oil soars as Trump rejects Iran's terms
Oil soars as Trump rejects Iran's terms
Trump's repudiation of Iran's response to his latest peace proposal raised the likelihood of further violence and disruptions to oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
May 11, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepal Aushadhi Limited preparing to produce 37 medicines
Nepal Aushadhi Limited preparing to produce 37 medicines
Nepal Aushadhi Limited is preparing to launch production of three medicines soon, with drugs used for high blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol already in the final stage of preparation. The state-owned company said it is working toward producing a total of 37 different medicines.
May 11, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal’s foreign currency reserves increase 30.5 percent to Rs 3.494 trillion in nine month...
Nepal’s foreign currency reserves increase 30.5 percent to R...
Nepal’s gross foreign exchange reserves increased 30.5 percent to Rs 3.494 trillion in mid-April 2026, sufficient to cover the prospective merchandise imports of 21.8 months, and merchandise and services imports of 18.4 months.
May 11, 2026
WORLD
EU expected to agree long-stalled sanctions on Israeli settlers: Kallas
EU expected to agree long-stalled sanctions on Israeli settl...
"I expect political agreement on the sanctions on violent settlers, hopefully we will get there," EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said ahead of a meeting of the bloc's foreign ministers.
May 11, 2026
POLITICS
Govt to shift all economic transactions to digital platforms
Govt to shift all economic transactions to digital platforms
Presenting the government’s annual policy and programme at a joint meeting of the Federal Parliament on Monday, President Ram Chandra Paudel said the government would move toward formalising a digital economy while minimising revenue leakage.
May 11, 2026
WORLD
Iran says demanded end to war, release of assets in its response to US
Iran says demanded end to war, release of assets in its resp...
Iran's foreign ministry said Monday it had called for an end to the war across the region and the release of frozen assets abroad in its response to the latest US proposal. "We did not demand any concessions. The only thing we demanded was Iran's legitimate rights," said ministry spokesman Esma...
May 11, 2026