POLITICS
UML decides to nominate Lila Bhandari for National Assembly Vice Chair
UML decides to nominate Lila Bhandari for National Assembly...
The decision was taken following an agreement among political parties to allocate the vice chair position to the UML.
Apr 05, 2026
POLITICS
Newly elected Speaker DP Aryal takes oath of office and secrecy
Newly elected Speaker DP Aryal takes oath of office and secr...
Aryal took the oath at Shital Niwas, the presidential palace, administered by President Ram Chandra Paudel.
Apr 05, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE drops 105 points to 2,676 as seven companies hit negative circuit
NEPSE drops 105 points to 2,676 as seven companies hit negat...
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell sharply on Sunday, dropping 105.50 points (3.79 percent) to close at 2,676.68 points on the first trading day of the week.
Apr 05, 2026
POLITICS
Govt decides to begin new academic session from April 28
Govt decides to begin new academic session from April 28
Minister for Education and government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel said the upcoming academic session will officially start from April 28.
Apr 05, 2026
POLITICS
Nepal moves to 9 AM-5 PM office hours with extended weekend
Nepal moves to 9 AM-5 PM office hours with extended weekend
Previously, Saturday was the only weekly holiday, with office hours running from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and until 3:00 PM on Fridays.
Apr 05, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB to mop Rs 40 billion from BFIs for liquidity management
NRB to mop Rs 40 billion from BFIs for liquidity management
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is set to mop Rs 40 billion from the market for liquidity management. The central bank will conduct this through a bidding process for a tenure of 56 days.
Apr 05, 2026
POLITICS
Fuel crisis drives change as Nepal adopts Saturday-Sunday weekend
Fuel crisis drives change as Nepal adopts Saturday-Sunday we...
In a significant shift to the country’s weekly routine, the government has decided to introduce a two-day weekend—Saturday and Sunday—starting this week, marking a departure from Nepal’s long-standing single-day break.
Apr 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Bus-hit kills 10-yr-old boy in Chitwan
Bus-hit kills 10-yr-old boy in Chitwan
The incident occurred at around 11 pm last night when a bus with registration number Ba Pra 06001 Kha 0492 was reversing for parking and struck Ires Ghosle, who had been staying by the roadside.
Apr 05, 2026
WORLD
Iraq suspends Shalamcheh border crossing after airstrike
Iraq suspends Shalamcheh border crossing after airstrike
Head of the Basra Provincial Council's security committee Aqeel Al Furaiji said operations were halted after the passports building was struck.
Apr 05, 2026
POLITICS
Aryal elected Speaker of HoR, Senior MP KC congratulates newly-elected Speaker
Aryal elected Speaker of HoR, Senior MP KC congratulates new...
In the meeting, Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and MP, had presented a proposal seeking election of Aryal as the Speaker. The proposal was seconded by MPs Sobita Gautam, Dr Swarnim Wagle and Sunil Lamsal.
Apr 05, 2026