WORLD
Iran says US military operation 'impossible' as Trump mulls peace proposal
Iran says US military operation 'impossible' as Trump mulls...
Negotiations between the two countries have been deadlocked since a ceasefire came into effect on April 8, with only one round of direct peace talks held so far.
May 04, 2026
Editorial
Reform Drive or Power Reset?
Reform Drive or Power Reset?
A sweeping purge of political appointees in Nepal could either mark a genuine reform of public institutions or simply reset the cycle of political favoritism, depending on who replaces them.
May 04, 2026
ECONOMY
1,301 startups shortlisted for concessional loans
1,301 startups shortlisted for concessional loans
The government has shortlisted a total of 1,301 startup projects, in the preliminary phase, that have applied to receive concessional loans.
May 03, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt urges unregistered citizens in relocation drive to contact authorities
Govt urges unregistered citizens in relocation drive to cont...
In a notice, the MoUD requested individuals in need of assistance or those currently stranded on the streets to visit the designated primary registration centre at Dasarath Rangasala for registration.
May 03, 2026
WORLD
Iran says US military operation 'impossible' as Trump mulls peace proposal
Iran says US military operation 'impossible' as Trump mulls...
Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Sunday said the United States faced a choice between an "impossible" military operation or a "bad deal" with Tehran, after President Donald Trump disparaged Iran's latest peace proposal. Negotiations between the two countries have been deadlocked since a ceasefire...
May 03, 2026
POLITICS
President returns Constitutional Council Ordinance for reconsideration
President returns Constitutional Council Ordinance for recon...
According to a statement issued on Sunday by Presidential Office spokesperson Ritesh Kumar Shakya, the ordinance had been recommended by the Cabinet following its decision on April 27.
May 03, 2026
POLITICS
RSP urges govt not to use bulldozers except on acquired land
RSP urges govt not to use bulldozers except on acquired land
A meeting of the party’s secretariat held on Sunday at its central office in Bansthali, Kathmandu called on both federal and local governments to halt bulldozer operations in informal settlements until a long-term and secure alternative is arranged for affected residents.
May 03, 2026
WORLD
Israel approves deal to buy fighter jets from US
Israel approves deal to buy fighter jets from US
Israel on Sunday approved a multi-billion-dollar deal to acquire two combat squadrons of fighter jets from the United States, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying it would "reinforce" its air superiority. The purchase includes a squadron of F-35 multi-role stealth fighters from Lockheed Mar...
May 03, 2026
SOCIETY
MoWCSC urges reporting of gender-based violence via helplines 1145, 100 and 1098
MoWCSC urges reporting of gender-based violence via helpline...
In a statement, the Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens (MoWCSC) said that gender-based violence can take physical, mental, sexual and economic forms, describing it as a serious violation of human rights.
May 03, 2026
SOCIETY
Health experts object to license cancellation under 63-year-old law
Health experts object to license cancellation under 63-year-...
Speaking at a meeting of the Global Health Committee under the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) on Friday, doctors said the council’s decision was unjustified. The meeting expressed serious concern and objection to the move to revoke the licenses of 36 Nepali doctors holding non-resident...
May 03, 2026