SOCIETY
Govt mandates electronic attendance system for all employees
Govt mandates electronic attendance system for all employees
The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA) issued a circular instructing all ministries, departments, offices, agencies, and local levels to implement an electronic attendance system to record staff presence.
Apr 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Kathmandu tops global pollution list with AQI 196
Kathmandu tops global pollution list with AQI 196
According to Switzerland-based international air quality monitoring organization IQAir, Kathmandu recorded the highest level of air pollution among the world’s major 100 cities.
Apr 23, 2026
POLITICS
PM Balen reverses Oli-era decision on Police Academy land
PM Balen reverses Oli-era decision on Police Academy land
According to government spokesperson and Minister for Education, Science and Technology Sasmit Pokharel, a Cabinet meeting on Thursday resolved that the academy will continue using all its land as before.
Apr 23, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE rallies in bear trend, index declines 17.01 points; turnover falls to Rs 5.09 billio...
NEPSE rallies in bear trend, index declines 17.01 points; tu...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday declined 17.01 points to close at 2,804.17 points.
Apr 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Pilgrim jeep accident in Pyuthan, rescue efforts underway
Pilgrim jeep accident in Pyuthan, rescue efforts underway
According to Information Officer Hari Bhattarai of the District Police Office, Pyuthan, around 16–17 people were on board the vehicle. At least three passengers are reported to be in critical condition.
Apr 23, 2026
WORLD
Clearing Hormuz Strait mines could take six months: report
Clearing Hormuz Strait mines could take six months: report
Iran has all but blocked the vital waterway since the start of a war with the United States and Israel, sharply driving up oil and gas prices and disrupting the global economy. The strait -- through which one-fifth of the world's oil and gas passes in peacetime -- has remained largely closed du...
Apr 23, 2026
ECONOMY
Exports through Birgunj checkpoint rise 15 percent to Rs 79.54 bn in nine months
Exports through Birgunj checkpoint rise 15 percent to Rs 79....
According to the Birgunj Customs Office, exports increased by Rs 10.19 billion — a 15 percent rise — compared to the same period last FY. During the corresponding period last year, exports through the checkpoint totaled Rs 69.35 billion.
Apr 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Server issue at Singha Durbar disrupts traffic police document distribution
Server issue at Singha Durbar disrupts traffic police docume...
According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, the technical issue has halted the issuance of documents for the time being.
Apr 23, 2026
POLITICS
Govt forms team for $115 million ADB loan talks
Govt forms team for $115 million ADB loan talks
The meeting decided to form a negotiation team, led by a Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, to finalize the financial agreement and related documents for a concessional loan of $115 million to be received from the Asian Development Bank. The loan is intended for the Integrated Water Supply...
Apr 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Kathmandu becomes world’s second most polluted city, Lahore tops list
Kathmandu becomes world’s second most polluted city, Lahore...
On Thursday, the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 211, placing it in the “very unhealthy” category. Earlier in the morning, the AQI had peaked at 247. An AQI level between 201 and 300 is considered very unhealthy.
Apr 23, 2026