SOCIETY
Authorities urge farmers to store wheat amid adverse weather
Authorities urge farmers to store wheat amid adverse weather
Recent changes in weather patterns, including fog, mist, and rainfall across various parts of the country, have increased the risk of damage to wheat crops left in the open.
Apr 30, 2026
WORLD
Why police can't get your phone back in London, Europe's phone theft capital
Why police can't get your phone back in London, Europe's pho...
As AFP joined a patrol on a sunny Friday night, police officer Hayden O'Connor spotted potential victims everywhere -- people holding out phones to follow directions or listening to music.
Apr 30, 2026
OPINION
Beyond Law and Order: The Case for Deep Police Reform in Nepal
Beyond Law and Order: The Case for Deep Police Reform in Nep...
Police reform in Nepal is not merely institutional adjustment but a national imperative that links security, economic growth, governance, and public trust, requiring a modern legal framework and systemic transformation.
Apr 30, 2026
WORLD
Pentagon chief testifies on Iran war, peace efforts stall
Pentagon chief testifies on Iran war, peace efforts stall
Iran has blockaded the waterway -- a vital conduit for oil and gas shipments -- since the start of the US-Israeli offensive two months ago, sending shockwaves through the global economy.
Apr 30, 2026
OPINION
Rewriting Rules, Repeating Mistakes
Rewriting Rules, Repeating Mistakes
Nepal’s repeated manipulation of the Constitutional Council reveals that while governments change, the impulse to bend rules for political convenience remains stubbornly unchanged.
Apr 30, 2026
Editorial
Growth Abroad, Gaps at Home: Nepal’s Labour Dilemma
Growth Abroad, Gaps at Home: Nepal’s Labour Dilemma
Nepal’s growing dependence on foreign employment is easing household incomes and supporting the economy, but it also reflects deep structural job shortages and a rising risk of long-term labour force depletion.
Apr 30, 2026
SOCIETY
616 disaster incidents reported in 15 days: 34 dead, fires most frequent
616 disaster incidents reported in 15 days: 34 dead, fires m...
Data released by the NDRRMA shows that 829 families were affected during the period. Disasters caused partial damage to 250 houses and completely destroyed 65 others. In addition, 78 sheds were damaged and 213 livestock animals were lost. The total estimated economic damage from the incidents stands...
Apr 29, 2026
SOCIETY
DRI files second case against Bikal: Rs 613.21 million in damages, wife Elina also named a...
DRI files second case against Bikal: Rs 613.21 million in da...
The DRI filed the case through the District Government Attorney’s Office at the Kathmandu District Court on Wednesday, alleging money laundering, seeking damage claim of Rs 613.21 million from Paudel.
Apr 29, 2026
SOCIETY
Tourism department warns action against Everest Base Camp overnight stay packages
Tourism department warns action against Everest Base Camp ov...
In a notice issued on Wednesday, branch officer Prakash Pokharel said the department had received complaints about advertisements promoting packages that include overnight stays at expedition camps in the Everest Base Camp area.
Apr 29, 2026
SPORTS
Sri Lanka government 'temporarily' takes over cricket board
Sri Lanka government 'temporarily' takes over cricket board
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is the country's wealthiest sporting body but has been plagued by allegations of corruption and mismanagement.
Apr 29, 2026