SOCIETY
Minister Timilsina, FNJ discuss govt advertisement policy
Minister Timilsina, FNJ discuss govt advertisement policy
FNJ urges Minister Timilsina to ensure transparency and fairness in government advertisement policies, amid concerns over misuse and exclusion of working journalists.
Apr 06, 2026
POLITICS
Madhesh FinMin warns media of action over reports on ministry’s irregularities
Madhesh FinMin warns media of action over reports on ministr...
Speaking at a press conference in Janakpur on Monday, Yadav cautioned journalists and media houses against continuing to publish what he described as “unverified and baseless” reports about alleged corruption in the ministry. “If this continues, control it yourselves. Otherwis...
Apr 06, 2026
POLITICS
Remember September 8–9: What happens when the ruling side shows arrogance: Manish Jha
Remember September 8–9: What happens when the ruling side sh...
Jha recalled that in the past, the HoR had often operated under constraints, “locked up” in places like Khumaltar, Baluwatar, Budhanilkantha, and Balkot. He stressed that the House must now function guided by principles.
Apr 06, 2026
POLITICS
HoR approves three ordinances
HoR approves three ordinances
The ordinances approved were 'Voters' List (first amendment) Ordinance, 2082'; HoR Election (first amendment) Ordinance, 2082'; and 'Nepal Special Service (second amendment) Ordinance, 2082'.
Apr 06, 2026
POLITICS
Ruling and oppn’ lawmakers call for unity on national issues in Parliament
Ruling and oppn’ lawmakers call for unity on national issues...
Lawmakers from both the ruling and opposition parties emphasized the need to set aside ideological differences and raise a unified voice in support of national interests during Monday’s session of the House of Representatives.
Apr 06, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE jumps 83 points, hydropower sector leads gains
NEPSE jumps 83 points, hydropower sector leads gains
The surge was led by the hydropower sector, which climbed 4.59 percent, while all other market indices also posted gains. The finance sector rose 4.03 percent, banking 3.18 percent, development banks 3.63 percent, hotels and tourism 3.24 percent, investment 3.33 percent, life insurance 2.66 percent,...
Apr 06, 2026
WORLD
Sri Lanka raise cooking gas prices by 23 percent
Sri Lanka raise cooking gas prices by 23 percent
As well as gas, Sri Lanka also imports all of its oil and buys coal for electricity generation.
Apr 06, 2026
POLITICS
Lilakumari Bhandari elected unopposed as National Assembly Vice-Chair
Lilakumari Bhandari elected unopposed as National Assembly V...
The unanimous decision came during the National Assembly session on Monday, when lawmaker Prem Prasad Dangal proposed Bhandari’s name for the position, and the proposal was passed without opposition. National Assembly Chair Narayan Prasad Dahal formally announced her election.
Apr 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Bagmati Province Assembly to meet for summer session on April 7
Bagmati Province Assembly to meet for summer session on Apri...
Bagmati Province Chief Deepak Prasad Devkota summoned the session on the given date, according to information officer at Devkota's secretariat, Jagadish Rijal. The summoning of the session completes the required constitutional procedures, it is said.
Apr 06, 2026
WORLD
War in the Middle East: latest developments
War in the Middle East: latest developments
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said that US President Donald Trump's threats to strike power plants and bridges in Iran could amount to war crimes.
Apr 06, 2026