POLITICS
RSP deploys lawmakers to areas without its direct wins
RSP deploys lawmakers to areas without its direct wins
According to General Secretary Kabindra Burlakoti, the party has designated 11 lawmakers in Koshi Province, two in Madhesh, two in Bagmati, three in Gandaki, five in Lumbini, 11 in Karnali, and six in Sudurpashchim.
Apr 21, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt forms a panel to recommend candidates for SEBON’s chairperson
Govt forms a panel to recommend candidates for SEBON’s chair...
The government has formed a committee to recommend candidates for chairperson of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), following the resignation by the SEBON’s former chairperson Santosh Narayan Shrestha.
Apr 21, 2026
POLITICS
Writ filed at SC seeking suspension of Rabi Lamichhane as MP
Writ filed at SC seeking suspension of Rabi Lamichhane as MP
The petition argues that Lamichhane, who is facing charges related to cooperative fraud, organized crime, and money laundering, should be barred from performing his duties as a Member of Parliament until the final verdict of the cases.
Apr 21, 2026
WORLD
India fertiliser output drops a quarter on Mideast war
India fertiliser output drops a quarter on Mideast war
Natural gas is used to power the production of urea, a key part of the lifeline fertilisers used by India's vast agriculture sector, making it deeply sensitive to global energy price swings.
Apr 21, 2026
POLITICS
UML Secretary Mahesh Basnet demands Home Minister Gurung’s resignation
UML Secretary Mahesh Basnet demands Home Minister Gurung’s r...
Basnet’s demand comes amid growing calls for investigation following the public release of documents showing Gurung’s alleged shareholding in Star Micro Insurance, a company linked to businessman Deepak Bhatt.
Apr 21, 2026
SOCIETY
Chair of Gatisheel Cooperative arrested in Lalitpur
Chair of Gatisheel Cooperative arrested in Lalitpur
According to District Police Range Lalitpur, Pathak was taken into custody on Tuesday.
Apr 21, 2026
SOCIETY
Two die in fire, one in road accident in Udayapur
Two die in fire, one in road accident in Udayapur
In the incident that occurred this morning, 70-year-old Laxmi Narayan Khadka and 30-year-old Pawan Khadka lost their lives, according to Information Officer Niranjan Thapa of the District Police Office. The fire broke out at the home of Laxmi Narayan Khadka.
Apr 21, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE plunges 17.91 points as turnover inches up to Rs 5.77 billion
NEPSE plunges 17.91 points as turnover inches up to Rs 5.77...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday plunged 17.91 points to close at 2,807.31 points.
Apr 21, 2026
WORLD
Nicaragua's Ortega calls Trump mentally unstable over Mideast war
Nicaragua's Ortega calls Trump mentally unstable over Mideas...
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega accused his US counterpart Donald Trump on Monday of being mentally unstable for his military offensive against Iran that has roiled the Middle East and the global economy. Ortega has a fraught relationship with Washington, which has branded the Nicaraguan governme...
Apr 21, 2026
POLITICS
US Assistant Secretary Kapur meets Foreign Minister Khanal, discusses trade and ties
US Assistant Secretary Kapur meets Foreign Minister Khanal,...
The meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singha Durbar, where discussions focused on strengthening Nepal–US bilateral relations with an emphasis on trade and investment, according to the ministry.
Apr 21, 2026