SOCIETY
Nepal embassy urges Nepalis in Cambodia to return home amid tough new anti-scam law
Nepal embassy urges Nepalis in Cambodia to return home amid...
In a public notice issued on Monday, the embassy warned Nepalis not to remain in Cambodia beyond the validity of their visas and to avoid involvement in any unlawful activities. The embassy said it had received information that many Nepali citizens who entered Cambodia on tourist visas have continue...
May 04, 2026
POLITICS
11th meeting of Nepal-India Joint Committee on Koshi and Gandak Projects concludes
11th meeting of Nepal-India Joint Committee on Koshi and Gan...
The Nepali delegation was led by Mr Mitra Baral, Director General, Department of Water Resources and Irrigation, while the Indian delegation was led by Mr Santosh Kumar Mall, Principal Secretary, Water Resources Department, Government of Bihar, India.
May 04, 2026
POLITICS
Constitution amendment taskforce to hold consultations with former govt officials
Constitution amendment taskforce to hold consultations with...
The discussion programme will take place on Tuesday from 3 PM to 5 PM at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, according to the taskforce.
May 04, 2026
POLITICS
Group of prominent citizens warn of ‘authoritarian drift’ under Balen Shah govt
Group of prominent citizens warn of ‘authoritarian drift’ un...
The appeal sharply criticizes recent forced evictions of residents from informal settlements, alleging that the actions were carried out without proper verification, rehabilitation plans, or safeguards for vulnerable populations. According to the statement, the evictions have already resulted in two...
May 04, 2026
SOCIETY
Gandaki pays the health insurance premiums for PWDs
Gandaki pays the health insurance premiums for PWDs
Among these, 5,946 are PWDs along with their families, 431 are families of kidney patients, and 382 are conflict victims.
May 04, 2026
ECONOMY
240 companies lose as NEPSE nosedives 34.63 points
240 companies lose as NEPSE nosedives 34.63 points
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday nosedived 34.63 points to close at 2,704.08 points.
May 04, 2026
SOCIETY
Lightning strike kills one in Bajura
Lightning strike kills one in Bajura
According to Naresh Bahadur Shahi, Police Inspector and Spokesperson for the District Police Office, the victim has been identified as 73-year-old Naina Budha from Budhinanda-3 Dogdawada.
May 04, 2026
POLITICS
Govt to purchase 80,000 metric tons of fertilizer from India through G2G deal
Govt to purchase 80,000 metric tons of fertilizer from India...
The Cabinet meeting held on Monday granted in-principle approval to Agricultural Inputs Company Limited to proceed with the procurement process through the G2G mechanism with the Indian government.
May 04, 2026
Entertainment
Nepali film ‘Kushti’ set for release on September 25
Nepali film ‘Kushti’ set for release on September 25
Director Yonjan described the film as a romantic comedy-drama that explores the emotional journey of a couple who cannot live together yet cannot stay apart.
May 04, 2026
WORLD
India's Modi faces key test as vote count underway
India's Modi faces key test as vote count underway
Vote counting in key Indian state elections was underway Monday under tight security, with the focus on West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party is hoping for crucial gains. Elections in five states and territories took place in April and May, and Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (B...
May 04, 2026