SPORTS
Nepal to face USA in opening match of ICC Women’s Challenge Trophy
Nepal to face USA in opening match of ICC Women’s Challenge...
The tournament, organized by the International Cricket Council, will be held in Rwanda from April 18 to May 1, featuring participation from five nations. The competition will follow a double round-robin format.
Apr 16, 2026
WORLD
UK PM to meet social media bosses over online child safety
UK PM to meet social media bosses over online child safety
"Today is about making sure social media companies step up and take responsibility," Starmer said ahead of the meeting with senior figures from Meta, TikTok, X and other firms.
Apr 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Police arrest 13 individuals with illegal drugs from various locations
Police arrest 13 individuals with illegal drugs from various...
According to the Central Police News Desk, one person was arrested from Teku Brahmatol in Kathmandu Metropolitan City–12 with 560 tramadol tablets, which can only be purchased with a doctor’s prescription. Two individuals were arrested from Krishnagalli in Lalitpur Metropolitan City&ndas...
Apr 16, 2026
WORLD
AI demand drives chipmaker TSMC's net profit to fresh record
AI demand drives chipmaker TSMC's net profit to fresh record
Massive global demand for AI hardware means business is booming for TSMC, the world's biggest contract maker of microchips used in everything from Apple phones to Nvidia's AI processors.
Apr 16, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE corrects by 33.83 points on profit booking, daily turnover declines to Rs 9.31 billi...
NEPSE corrects by 33.83 points on profit booking, daily turn...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday plunged 33.83 points to close at 2,833.03 points on profit booking by investors from the previous day’s gain.
Apr 16, 2026
POLITICS
Govt launches special education program for SEE students
Govt launches special education program for SEE students
According to the ministry, the program will feature stories of struggles and experiences shared by successful personalities from different fields, which will be broadcast through the ministry’s social media platforms. It is expected to help students explore future pathways and discover new pos...
Apr 16, 2026
Health
Blood demand surges in Chitwan as donor numbers fall
Blood demand surges in Chitwan as donor numbers fall
Blood demand in Chitwan district is rising steadily, but the number of donors is failing to keep pace—placing increasing pressure on an already strained blood supply system and leaving patients and hospitals struggling to cope.
Apr 16, 2026
POLITICS
Home Minister Gurung urges not to spread rumors over property details
Home Minister Gurung urges not to spread rumors over propert...
Responding to questions raised after ministers’ property declarations were made public, he said the information reflects assets from before the division of his grandfather’s property.
Apr 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepali diplomatic missions in various countries mark International Wellness Day
Nepali diplomatic missions in various countries mark Interna...
Nepali Embassies in Dhaka, Colombo, Tokyo, Ottawa and Seoul and Consulate General in Guangzhou of China stated that they observed the International Wellness Day with various events.
Apr 16, 2026
POLITICS
RSP finalizes candidates for parliamentary committee chairs (with list)
RSP finalizes candidates for parliamentary committee chairs...
A meeting of the RSP Parliamentary Party held on Thursday decided the names for chairpersons of 10 single committees and two joint committees.
Apr 16, 2026