SOCIETY
Weather largely to remain clear despite cloud cover in some places
Weather largely to remain clear despite cloud cover in some...
Partly cloudy weather is predicted in the remaining hilly and mountainous areas including Madhesh Province, and mainly clear weather in the rest of the Terai region.
Apr 18, 2026
SOCIETY
B’desh embassy showcases Pahela Boishakh as Bangladesh’s distinct cultural identity
B’desh embassy showcases Pahela Boishakh as Bangladesh’s dis...
With the participation of country representatives from the region including, India, Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, the celebration of the Pohela Boishakh received a national and regional dimension.
Apr 18, 2026
WORLD
EU to war-game mutual assistance clause as Trump threatens NATO
EU to war-game mutual assistance clause as Trump threatens N...
Attention has increased on Article 42.7 of the EU's governing treaty -- meant to help any member state that comes under attack -- as Trump has deepened questions over whether the United States would help defend NATO allies.
Apr 18, 2026
POLITICS
UML postpones its scheduled protest programmes
UML postpones its scheduled protest programmes
A meeting of the party held on Friday under the chairmanship of General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel took this decision.
Apr 18, 2026
WORLD
France, UK to lead multinational Hormuz mission
France, UK to lead multinational Hormuz mission
"I can confirm that, along with France, the UK will lead a multinational mission to protect freedom of navigation as soon as conditions allow," British Prime Minister Starmer said after co-chairing a meeting in Paris on the issue alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.
Apr 18, 2026
SOCIETY
Three-day deadline set to identify critical gaps and mobilise resources to minimize disast...
Three-day deadline set to identify critical gaps and mobilis...
With Nepal heading toward its most disaster-prone months, the government has set itself a tight three-day deadline to identify critical gaps and mobilise resources aimed at minimising risks from both the dry spell and the approaching monsoon.
Apr 18, 2026
WORLD
Turkmenistan, China launch expansion of giant gas field
Turkmenistan, China launch expansion of giant gas field
The former Soviet republic, which holds the world's fourth-largest gas reserves, has exported nearly all its production to China since 2009, when the Central Asia-China pipeline opened.
Apr 18, 2026
POLITICS
Govt, parliament take full shape as 12 committee chairs elected after Gen Z poll wave
Govt, parliament take full shape as 12 committee chairs elec...
The government moved swiftly to complete its structure, forming a 15-member cabinet on the day of the oath-taking on March 27 and giving it a full shape through minor reshuffles by April 10. Its early agenda has focused on reform-oriented priorities, including 100 identified priority areas spanning...
Apr 18, 2026
POLITICS
SC upholds legitimacy of NC leadership elected through special convention
SC upholds legitimacy of NC leadership elected through speci...
The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the Election Commission (EC)’s decision granting legitimacy to the leadership of the Nepali Congress (NC) elected through the party’s special general convention.
Apr 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt hospitals to close OPD services on Sundays again, emergency care to continue 24/7
Govt hospitals to close OPD services on Sundays again, emerg...
Earlier, the Ministry of Health and Population had urged hospitals to keep OPD services open on Sundays, citing possible inconvenience to patients due to the two-day weekend system. However, following objections from medical professionals’ associations, the ministry has reverted to the previou...
Apr 17, 2026