SOCIETY
Preparation for economic survey completed
Preparation for economic survey completed
The economic census begins on April 15. As per the schedule, data collection from the field will be completed by June 21. Nearly 5,000 workforces have been mobilized for the enumeration.
Apr 12, 2026
WORLD
Indonesian president to meet Putin in Russia for oil talks
Indonesian president to meet Putin in Russia for oil talks
Foreign Minister Sugiono said Saturday that oil, which is "of strategic importance for the Indonesian nation", would be on the agenda.
Apr 12, 2026
ECONOMY
Tourism entrepreneurs hopeful two-day weekend will promote domestic tourism
Tourism entrepreneurs hopeful two-day weekend will promote d...
he government’s decision to grant a two-day public holiday during the weekend effective from April 1 is expected to promote domestic tourism. Previously, a similar two-day weekend provision introduced by the government for a short period had led to some positive improvements, tourism entr...
Apr 12, 2026
ECONOMY
TIA handles over 2,500 flights in March; 182,000 passengers arrived
TIA handles over 2,500 flights in March; 182,000 passengers...
Data show that 374,788 passengers traveled through the airport in March. Among them, 182,103 passengers arrived in Nepal and 192,685 departed for international destinations.
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Home Minister Gurung refuses traditional ‘Pirka salami’ in official programs
Home Minister Gurung refuses traditional ‘Pirka salami’ in o...
The decision was made during his inspection visit to the Armed Police Force office in Nawalpur, where he stated that he would no longer participate in the customary practice of receiving salami (salute) while standing on an elevated wooden platform.
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
YouTuber arrested over abusive video against PM Shah released
YouTuber arrested over abusive video against PM Shah release...
According to the District Police Office, Panchthar, the accused Roshan Pokharel has been released and handed over to his family on the condition that he will be present when required.
Apr 12, 2026
WORLD
Cambodia urges Thailand to resume talks on disputed border
Cambodia urges Thailand to resume talks on disputed border
"This will be foundation for long-lasting peace that would allow our people living along shared border to live peacefully. Cambodia is fully ready," Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said in a statement posted on social media.
Apr 12, 2026
SPORTS
CAN bans cricketer Karan KC for one match over umpire remark
CAN bans cricketer Karan KC for one match over umpire remark
In a statement issued on Sunday, CAN said the action was taken after Karan posted a comment on social media on Saturday afternoon, using objectionable language against an umpire officiating in the tournament.
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Over Rs 2.1 million worth smuggled goods seized in Baitadi
Over Rs 2.1 million worth smuggled goods seized in Baitadi
According to the Armed Police Force, goods worth Rs 2,108,810 were confiscated during a late-night operation carried out around 3:00 AM on Sunday after intelligence suggested that smuggled goods from India were being transported into Nepal.
Apr 12, 2026
POLITICS
Speaker Aryal pledges to perform duties with neutrality
Speaker Aryal pledges to perform duties with neutrality
At a programme organized by the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) in Dhading on Sunday, he stated that he would work with integrity and impartiality in both the formulation and implementation of laws.
Apr 12, 2026