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
POLITICS
11th meeting of Nepal-India Joint Committee on Koshi and Gandak Projects concludes
11th meeting of Nepal-India Joint Committee on Koshi and Gan...
The Nepali delegation was led by Mr Mitra Baral, Director General, Department of Water Resources and Irrigation, while the Indian delegation was led by Mr Santosh Kumar Mall, Principal Secretary, Water Resources Department, Government of Bihar, India.
May 04, 2026
POLITICS
Constitution amendment taskforce to hold consultations with former govt officials
Constitution amendment taskforce to hold consultations with...
The discussion programme will take place on Tuesday from 3 PM to 5 PM at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, according to the taskforce.
May 04, 2026
POLITICS
Group of prominent citizens warn of ‘authoritarian drift’ under Balen Shah govt
Group of prominent citizens warn of ‘authoritarian drift’ un...
The appeal sharply criticizes recent forced evictions of residents from informal settlements, alleging that the actions were carried out without proper verification, rehabilitation plans, or safeguards for vulnerable populations. According to the statement, the evictions have already resulted in two...
May 04, 2026
SOCIETY
Gandaki pays the health insurance premiums for PWDs
Gandaki pays the health insurance premiums for PWDs
Among these, 5,946 are PWDs along with their families, 431 are families of kidney patients, and 382 are conflict victims.
May 04, 2026
ECONOMY
240 companies lose as NEPSE nosedives 34.63 points
240 companies lose as NEPSE nosedives 34.63 points
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday nosedived 34.63 points to close at 2,704.08 points.
May 04, 2026
SOCIETY
Lightning strike kills one in Bajura
Lightning strike kills one in Bajura
According to Naresh Bahadur Shahi, Police Inspector and Spokesperson for the District Police Office, the victim has been identified as 73-year-old Naina Budha from Budhinanda-3 Dogdawada.
May 04, 2026