POLITICS
Harka Sampang calls deputy speaker’s signature on CJ appointment decision “regrettable”
Harka Sampang calls deputy speaker’s signature on CJ appoint...
In a statement, Sampang said that during the decision-making process, various external issues—including references to agreements such as MCC and SPP—were brought in, allegedly creating pressure and influence on the process.
May 08, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB to mop Rs 40 bn for 96 days for liquidity management
NRB to mop Rs 40 bn for 96 days for liquidity management
The central bank said it will collect the amount through a deposit collection instrument under a bidding process. Proposals have been invited from banks and financial institutions, with online bidding scheduled for Friday at 3 PM.
May 08, 2026
WORLD
Oil tanker reaches South Korea after passing Hormuz blockade
Oil tanker reaches South Korea after passing Hormuz blockade
South Korea relies heavily on Middle Eastern fuel imports, most of which transited through Hormuz until US-Israeli attacks on Iran in late February prompted Tehran to effectively shut the strait.
May 08, 2026
ECONOMY
Chairs of all state-owned banks resign en masse following govt decision
Chairs of all state-owned banks resign en masse following go...
According to sources at the Ministry of Finance, the chairperson and the entire board of directors of Rastriya Banijya Bank have stepped down. In the case of the Agricultural Development Bank and Nepal Bank Limited, only the chairpersons have resigned.
May 08, 2026
POLITICS
15 honorary consuls removed; Cabinet takes key decisions
15 honorary consuls removed; Cabinet takes key decisions
A meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Friday took the decision, according to government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel.
May 08, 2026
WORLD
War in the Middle East: latest developments
War in the Middle East: latest developments
The latest developments in the Middle East war:
May 08, 2026
SOCIETY
World Red Cross Day being marked with slogan 'Unity in Humanity'
World Red Cross Day being marked with slogan 'Unity in Human...
In a message delivered today on the occasion, it is highlighted that Red Cross volunteers are not distant actors but are members of the communities they serve, often aiding neighbors while facing crises themselves.
May 08, 2026
WORLD
Iraq denies US claims deputy oil minister helped Iran evade sanctions
Iraq denies US claims deputy oil minister helped Iran evade...
The US State Department on Thursday announced sanctions on Ali Maarij al-Bahadli, saying he "abused his government position to divert Iraqi oil in support of the Iranian regime and its terrorist proxies."
May 08, 2026
SOCIETY
11,600 savings and credit cooperatives in registration process
11,600 savings and credit cooperatives in registration proce...
The NCRA has initiated the registration drive with the objective of making the cooperative sector more organized, transparent, and credible, particularly focusing on cooperatives whose primary business is savings and credit operations.
May 08, 2026
WORLD
US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Ira...
US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes...
The U.S. military said two American-flagged merchant ships had successfully transited the strait on Monday as part of a new initiative.
May 08, 2026