ECONOMY
Speaker steps in as Budhigandaki eyes Rs 30 billion energy bond issuance
Speaker steps in as Budhigandaki eyes Rs 30 billion energy b...
The 1,200 MW project has an estimated base cost of $2.77 billion. In line with its financing model of 70 percent debt and 30 percent equity, preparations are underway to float the bonds, according to project officials.
Apr 10, 2026
WORLD
Swede goes on trial for pressurising wife to sell sex
Swede goes on trial for pressurising wife to sell sex
Around 120 men are implicated in the case, which has caused shock in Sweden and comparisons with Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, whose husband was convicted in 2024 of drugging her and letting scores of men rape her while unconscious.
Apr 10, 2026
POLITICS
Nepal launches initiative to finance local climate action
Nepal launches initiative to finance local climate action
The Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility, developed by the UN Capital Development Fund, supports local governments in financing practical adaptation measures, particularly in areas at high risk of floods, droughts and landslides.
Apr 10, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices surge in domestic market
Gold, silver prices surge in domestic market
Gold and silver prices have recorded a sharp increase in the domestic market.
Apr 10, 2026
Health
Health Ministry directs hospitals to keep Sunday OPD open based on workload
Health Ministry directs hospitals to keep Sunday OPD open ba...
In a statement issued on Friday, the MoHP said OPD services should be managed based on patient flow and staffing conditions to ensure continuity and effectiveness of healthcare delivery.
Apr 10, 2026
WORLD
Myanmar junta chief sworn in as president
Myanmar junta chief sworn in as president
As the nation's armed forces chief, Min Aung Hlaing ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021 -- detaining the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and triggering a civil war.
Apr 10, 2026
WORLD
War in the Middle East: latest developments
War in the Middle East: latest developments
War in the Middle East: latest developments
Apr 10, 2026
POLITICS
President Paudel to address joint session of Parliament today
President Paudel to address joint session of Parliament toda...
Lawmakers from both houses have been requested to attend the joint session.
Apr 10, 2026
SOCIETY
26 injured in bus accident in Kapilvastu
26 injured in bus accident in Kapilvastu
Police said the cause of the accident is under investigation.
Apr 10, 2026
POLITICS
Federal Parliament session ends Friday midnight
Federal Parliament session ends Friday midnight
The Federal Parliament Session has prorogued from Friday midnight.
Apr 10, 2026