WORLD
Trump issues new threat to Iran’s civilian infrastructure if a ceasefire isn’t reached ‘sh...
Trump issues new threat to Iran’s civilian infrastructure if...
In a social media post, Trump said “great progress is being made” in talks with Iran to end military operations but bristled that if a deal is not reached and and if the strategic Hormuz Strait is not immediately reopened, the U.S. would broaden its offensive by “completely obliter...
Mar 31, 2026
WORLD
UN force in southern Lebanon says peacekeeper killed
UN force in southern Lebanon says peacekeeper killed
"A peacekeeper was tragically killed last night when a projectile exploded in a UNIFIL position near Adchit al Qusayr," said a statement. "Another was critically injured."
Mar 30, 2026
WORLD
G7 ministers set to tackle financial fallout of Mideast war
G7 ministers set to tackle financial fallout of Mideast war
The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran in late February and Tehran has hit back by targeting crude-exporting countries in the region and halting shipments through the Gulf.
Mar 30, 2026
SOCIETY
Court marriage gaining popularity in Nepal amid changing social trends
Court marriage gaining popularity in Nepal amid changing soc...
Sociologists view this shift as a sign of social transformation. They argue that court marriage not only saves time and money but also helps discourage practices such as dowry, child marriage, and polygamy. Legal experts also note that such marriages provide official documentation, which is particul...
Mar 30, 2026
ECONOMY
Farmers to get timely payment as govt plans MSP for crops within 30 days
Farmers to get timely payment as govt plans MSP for crops wi...
To ensure fair returns for agricultural produce, the program also introduces a rule requiring buyers to settle payments for purchased farm products within a maximum of 25 days. If payments are not made within that period, buyers will be required to pay interest along with the delayed amount, and the...
Mar 30, 2026
POLITICS
SC seeks written response over arrests of Oli and Lekhak
SC seeks written response over arrests of Oli and Lekhak
In response to separate writ petitions filed by their wives, demanding the release of the detained leaders, single benches of the apex court justice asked the authorities to submit written responses through the Attorney General's Office within three days of receiving the notice.
Mar 30, 2026
POLITICS
Govt decides to form task force to draft discussion paper on constitution amendment
Govt decides to form task force to draft discussion paper on...
The decision was made at the cabinet meeting held on Monday, which stated that the task force will be led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s political advisor and will include representatives from all political parties represented in parliament.
Mar 30, 2026
POLITICS
Performance Indicators for public officials to be prepared within 45 days
Performance Indicators for public officials to be prepared w...
Arguing that the underperforming employees were rewarded because of poor evaluation of performance, the government has forwarded a plan on accountability and review of performance in 90 days. It was mentioned in the 100-point governance reform scheme the new government unveiled on Friday.
Mar 30, 2026
POLITICS
HoR session summoned for Thursday
HoR session summoned for Thursday
President Ramchandra Paudel has convened a session of the House of Representatives (HoR) for 2:00 PM on Thursday, acting on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers.
Mar 30, 2026
SOCIETY
Missing man found dead after over a month
Missing man found dead after over a month
According to the District Police Office, Taplejung, the deceased has been identified as 40-year-old Yamraj Limbu, a resident of Myanglung Municipality-1 in Terhathum district who was working at the under-construction Upper Tamor Hydropower Project in Taplejung.
Mar 30, 2026