ECONOMY
FNCCI AGM and leadership election postponed
FNCCI AGM and leadership election postponed
On April 5, members including the Federation of Nepal Petroleum Transport Entrepreneurs had filed a writ seeking to stop the election. The petition named FNCCI, its Executive Committee, Membership Committee, and Election Committee as respondents.
Apr 09, 2026
ECONOMY
Apollo Hydropower opens IPO for general public
Apollo Hydropower opens IPO for general public
Under the public offering, the company has allocated 780,200 shares worth Rs 78.02 million for general investors. Applications for the IPO opened on Thursday and will remain open until April 15.
Apr 09, 2026
POLITICS
Foreign Minister Khanal leaving for Mauritius to attend Indian Ocean Conference
Foreign Minister Khanal leaving for Mauritius to attend Indi...
He is participating in the conference at the invitation of India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
Apr 09, 2026
POLITICS
PM Shah issues warning to Health Minister Mehta
PM Shah issues warning to Health Minister Mehta
The warning follows a recommendation from Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane, who highlighted that Minister Mehta had failed to adequately fulfill her official duties in critical matters.
Apr 09, 2026
POLITICS
Labour Minister Sah relieved from post on RSP recommendation
Labour Minister Sah relieved from post on RSP recommendatio...
RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane had earlier in the day urged the prime minister to take action against Sah, accusing him of abusing his position by appointing his wife—who had long remained inactive—as a member of the Health Insurance Board and involving her in official duties.
Apr 09, 2026
WORLD
Trump blasts NATO after closed-door Rutte meeting
Trump blasts NATO after closed-door Rutte meeting
Trump's outrage at NATO allies over their failure to join in his war against Iran had prompted fears he would seek to pull the United States out of the nearly eight-decade-old alliance.
Apr 09, 2026
SOCIETY
CIAA files corruption case against former speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara in gold smuggling...
CIAA files corruption case against former speaker Krishna Ba...
The smuggling network came to light in 2022 when customs officials intercepted a consignment in which a Chinese group attempted to bring gold into Nepal hidden inside electronic cigarette devices. Further investigation later indicated the involvement of Mahara and his son Rahul.
Apr 09, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE rises 48.71 points to hit 2,851.24 with Rs 9.91 billion turnover
NEPSE rises 48.71 points to hit 2,851.24 with Rs 9.91 billio...
Eight companies hit positive circuit breakers, including Aatma Nirbhar Laghubitta, Reliance Spinning Mills, Bhujung Hydropower, Ridge Line Energy, Solu Hydropower, Hotel Forest Inn, Super Khudi Hydropower, and Suryakunda Hydropower.
Apr 09, 2026
SPORTS
Rs 74 million allocated to boost women’s cricket in Nepal
Rs 74 million allocated to boost women’s cricket in Nepal
Calling it a landmark move, CAN officials said the investment will go beyond allowances, focusing on grassroots development and long-term player production.
Apr 09, 2026
POLITICS
Oli says he was ‘illegally detained for 13 days,’ alleges govt vendetta
Oli says he was ‘illegally detained for 13 days,’ alleges go...
In a social media post on Thursday from his hospital bed, Oli claimed that he was released after authorities failed to find sufficient grounds and evidence to pursue the case against him.
Apr 09, 2026