POLITICS
Govt reshuffles ministerial order, Sudan Gurung slips to fifth
Govt reshuffles ministerial order, Sudan Gurung slips to fif...
The order of precedence of ministers has been reshuffled. President Ram Chandra Paudel revised the ranking of ministers on Tuesday on the recommendation of Prime Minister Balen Shah.
Apr 07, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt appoints Bhatta as vice-chair of National Planning Commission
Govt appoints Bhatta as vice-chair of National Planning Comm...
The cabinet meeting on Tuesday approved Dr Bhatta’s appointment to the post.
Apr 07, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt slashes customs duty by 50% on petroleum imports
Govt slashes customs duty by 50% on petroleum imports
A cabinet meeting held on Tuesday decided to exempt a 50 percent on both customs and infrastructure development duties for petrol, diesel, and kerosene, offering relief to importers and consumers alike.
Apr 07, 2026
ECONOMY
Call to operate Gautam Buddha International Airport
Call to operate Gautam Buddha International Airport
The Mayor of Siddharthanagar Municipality, Ishtiyak Ahamad Khan, viewed that the airport built by investing billions of rupees should be brought into operation as early as possible.
Apr 07, 2026
POLITICS
Govt appoints Kiran Pandit as deputy governor of NRB
Govt appoints Kiran Pandit as deputy governor of NRB
The Cabinet decided on Tuesday to elevate Executive Director Pandit to the deputy governor position.
Apr 07, 2026
SOCIETY
24 miscreants nabbed from Kakadbhitta entry point
24 miscreants nabbed from Kakadbhitta entry point
In recent days, the Nepal Police has been conducting operations in different districts against those causing trouble in the name of public service delivery, engaging in intermediary activities at bus parks, airports, transport offices and other public spaces.
Apr 07, 2026
WORLD
India moves closer to nuclear fuel self-reliance
India moves closer to nuclear fuel self-reliance
Energy-hungry India, the world's most populous country and third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has ambitious plans to expand nuclear power capacity from its current eight to 100 gigawatts by 2047.
Apr 07, 2026
WORLD
After milestone-rich lunar flyby, astronauts start trip home
After milestone-rich lunar flyby, astronauts start trip home
Their eyes glued to the spacecraft windows for nearly seven hours, the team of four who spent their day breaking records and making history were treated to a view of the Moon unlike any other.
Apr 07, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt orders full social security compliance by employers
Govt orders full social security compliance by employers
The Ministry has instructed all the concerned establishments, institutions and stakeholders to proactively comply with the laws, asserting that action would be taken against those found denying facilities, including minimum wage in accordance with the law.
Apr 07, 2026
WORLD
Iran war drives Philippine inflation above 4%
Iran war drives Philippine inflation above 4%
The spike -- the highest since July 2024 and well up from 2.4 percent in February -- comes as the import-dependent archipelago struggles with a declared "national energy emergency".
Apr 07, 2026