ECONOMY
Hetauda Cement stops its production in less than a month of resuming operation
Hetauda Cement stops its production in less than a month of...
Hetauda Cement Factory has shut its production in less than one month of resuming its operation, citing the shortage of the raw materials.
6 days ago
SOCIETY
Nepal Development Watch welcomes govt’s recognition of discrimination against Dalits, call...
Nepal Development Watch welcomes govt’s recognition of discr...
Nepal Development Watch (NEDEW)—an independent group of academics and development practitioners based in Nepal, the UK and other countries—has expressed appreciation for the government’s acknowledgment of historical discrimination against Dalits and other marginalised communities,...
6 days ago
WORLD
India government plan for more women in parliament fails vote
India government plan for more women in parliament fails vot...
A proposal to expand India's parliament to increase the number of women representatives fell through on Friday after the ruling coalition failed to secure enough votes for it in the lower house.
6 days ago
POLITICS
MoHA issues nine-point directives to DAOs to ensure effective public service deliveries
MoHA issues nine-point directives to DAOs to ensure effectiv...
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has issued a nine-point directive to the District Administration Offices (DAOs) across the country, including the implementation of the 'One-Door Service System' to make public service delivery through these offices more effective.
6 days ago
ECONOMY
Gold price inclines Rs 2,900 as silver gains Rs 170 per tola in a week
Gold price inclines Rs 2,900 as silver gains Rs 170 per tola...
The price of gold in the domestic market increased 2,900 per tola (11.6638 grams) amid the ongoing negotiation between USA and Iran to agree on truce over the ongoing tension in the Middle East region.
6 days ago
WORLD
Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade with ships mid-transit
Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade with ships...
Iran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, its military command said, hours after reopening it and with more than a dozen commercial ships passing through the vital waterway.
6 days ago
WORLD
Australia, Japan ink multibillion dollar warship deal
Australia, Japan ink multibillion dollar warship deal
Japan agreed on Saturday on a deal to provide Australia's navy with the first of almost a dozen stealth frigates, part of a wider military build up by Canberra aimed at boosting its long-range firepower to deter China.
6 days ago
WORLD
US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil
US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil
US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday issued a month-long sanctions waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products that are at sea, extending an earlier move to soften surging energy prices.
6 days ago
ECONOMY
Investors secure capital gains of Rs 165 billion as the index inches up 0.02 percent in a...
Investors secure capital gains of Rs 165 billion as the inde...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week remained almost stable with the secondary market adding 0.63 points (0.02 percent) in its index amid the government speeding up to investigate the fixed property of high profile officials.
6 days ago
WORLD
Pakistan's military chief concludes three-day visit to Iran
Pakistan's military chief concludes three-day visit to Iran
The visit showed Pakistan's "unwavering resolve to facilitate a negotiated settlement... and to promote peace, stability, and prosperity", the military said ahead of expected US-Iran talks in Islamabad in the coming days.
Apr 18, 2026