WORLD
Iranians sceptical, afraid ahead of talks on ending war
Iranians sceptical, afraid ahead of talks on ending war
Talks between the United States and Iran and hosted by Pakistan were hanging in the balance on Friday, but if they go ahead they could transform a temporary ceasefire in the US-Israeli campaign against the Islamic Republic into a lasting peace.
Apr 10, 2026
WORLD
Gaza marks 6 months of a ceasefire that may offer lessons for the Iran war
Gaza marks 6 months of a ceasefire that may offer lessons fo...
The ravaged Palestinian territory of 2 million people has seen the most intense fighting stop between Israeli forces and Hamas-led militants.
Apr 10, 2026
SOCIETY
Kathmandu Valley bus fares to rise nearly 26 percent, minimum fare set at Rs 24.50
Kathmandu Valley bus fares to rise nearly 26 percent, minimu...
The decision follows a recommendation from the province’s fare determination committee and will apply to passenger vehicles operating within the Kathmandu Valley.
Apr 10, 2026
WORLD
No ceasefire in Lebanon, continuing to strike Hezbollah: Israeli PM Netanyahu
No ceasefire in Lebanon, continuing to strike Hezbollah: Isr...
Netanyahu furher stated that he has instructed the Cabinet to open direct negotiations with the Lebanese government to achieve "disarmament of Hezbollah" and "historic peace agreement".
Apr 10, 2026
ECONOMY
Delivery demand soars as small businesses turn to inDrive.Couriers
Delivery demand soars as small businesses turn to inDrive.Co...
inDrive.Couriers recorded over 200 percent growth in delivery orders during the Nepali New Year, driven by rising demand from small businesses and expanding user adoption across major cities.
Apr 10, 2026
SOCIETY
CAAN urges limit of three well-wishers per departing passenger at TIA
CAAN urges limit of three well-wishers per departing passeng...
According to the airport office, as many as 10 people sometimes accompany a single passenger, adding pressure to already busy facilities and creating security and operational challenges.
Apr 10, 2026
POLITICS
FM Khanal and his Indian counterpart Jaishankar reaffirm commitment to deepen Nepal-India...
FM Khanal and his Indian counterpart Jaishankar reaffirm com...
Minister for Foreign Affairs Shishir Khanal held a bilateral meeting with India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Port Louis, Mauritius, on Friday.
Apr 10, 2026
ECONOMY
Minimum support price of tea scrapped in Ilam, Nepal’s key tea-producing region
Minimum support price of tea scrapped in Ilam, Nepal’s key t...
The provision was part of the “Quality Tea Production Standards Implementation Procedure–2018”, which also required farmers to harvest tea leaves with at least 40 percent buds.
Apr 10, 2026
WORLD
ADB predicts slowing Asia growth as MidEast war takes toll
ADB predicts slowing Asia growth as MidEast war takes toll
That prediction could prove optimistic, however, if new evidence suggesting a "more prolonged conflict and more persistent disruptions" bore out, it said.
Apr 10, 2026
SOCIETY
Civil servants arrive at 9 AM but go missing during the day
Civil servants arrive at 9 AM but go missing during the day
Surprise inspections by the National Vigilance Centre have found around 1,000 employees failing to remain in office throughout working hours.
Apr 10, 2026