SOCIETY
Pokhara metropolis issues notice to remove encroached structures
Pokhara metropolis issues notice to remove encroached struct...
Originally designated for this purpose fifty years ago, the land has drastically decreased from 205 ropani to 47 ropani due to a lack of proper management. At present, more than 400 families of landless squatters inhabit this area, resulting in persistent traffic congestion, as buses operate from th...
May 04, 2026
Business & Economy, SOCIETY
SC orders release of Shekhar Golchha on bail
SC orders release of Shekhar Golchha on bail
The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the release of businessman Shekhar Golchha on bail, ruling that detention should only be used as a last resort.
May 04, 2026
ECONOMY
Local governments to handle land revenue and survey services
Local governments to handle land revenue and survey services
According to the ministry, 207 local governments have expressed interest in independently operating land revenue and survey services. These include sub-metropolitan cities such as Dharan, Ghorahi and Dhangadhi, which have shown readiness to begin operations.
May 04, 2026
WORLD
UAE says OPEC exit 'not directed against anyone'
UAE says OPEC exit 'not directed against anyone'
The move aimed at focusing on national priorities and the UAE economy, said Sultan Al Jaber, who is ADNOC's CEO and the country's industry and advanced technology minister.
May 04, 2026
SOCIETY
Thousands of bighas still under control of land mafias and individuals
Thousands of bighas still under control of land mafias and i...
Thousands of bighas still under control of land mafias and individuals
May 04, 2026
WORLD
NATO chief says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump on defence
NATO chief says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump o...
"European leaders have gotten the message. They heard the message loud and clear," Rutte said before talks with European leaders in Armenia, acknowledging "disappointment on the US side" faced with European allies' resistance to joining the war.
May 04, 2026
POLITICS
UML lawmaker Nembang calls for monitoring of holding centres housing displaced squatters
UML lawmaker Nembang calls for monitoring of holding centres...
Lawmaker Suhang Nembang has proposed that the parliamentary Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee conduct monitoring of holding centres where landless squatters have been temporarily housed.
May 04, 2026
ECONOMY
Young leadership signals major political shift in Nepal: FinMin Dr Wagle
Young leadership signals major political shift in Nepal: Fin...
Speaking at the opening session of the 60th annual general meeting of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Dr Waglé said the country appointing a 36-year-old prime minister and having a 50-year-old finance minister as the oldest member of the Cabinet reflects a signif...
May 04, 2026
WORLD
European leaders see Trump's troop drawdown from Germany as new proof they must go it alon...
European leaders see Trump's troop drawdown from Germany as...
The Pentagon announced last week that it would pull some 5,000 troops out of Germany, but Trump told reporters on Saturday that “we’re going to cut way down. And we’re cutting a lot further than 5,000.”
May 04, 2026
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