ECONOMY
NEPSE rises 5.82 points to 2,782.18 as trading hits Rs 881.97 million
NEPSE rises 5.82 points to 2,782.18 as trading hits Rs 881.9...
The rise was led by sub-sectors excluding banks, financial institutions, finance companies, life insurance, microfinance, and non-life insurance companies. The trade sub-sector index increased the most, climbing 2.53 percent.
Apr 02, 2026
POLITICS
Rabi Lamichhane says arrests of Oli and Lekhak are not retaliation
Rabi Lamichhane says arrests of Oli and Lekhak are not retal...
Addressing the first session of the House of Representatives on Thursday, Lamichhane emphasized adherence to the law and urged opposition parties to respect legal processes. Referring to those who lost their lives during the Gen Z protests on September 8 and 9, he said, “The first right to jus...
Apr 02, 2026
WORLD
War in the Middle East: latest developments
War in the Middle East: latest developments
China said on Thursday that US and Israeli strikes on Iran were the "root cause" of the Strait of Hormuz blockage.
Apr 02, 2026
SOCIETY
FNJ denounces govt move to ban govt advertisements to private media
FNJ denounces govt move to ban govt advertisements to privat...
Issuing a press statement on Tuesday, the FNJ Kathmandu chapter said the directive, released by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers following a decision on March 31, seeks to prevent private media outlets from publishing or broadcasting public procurement notices.
Apr 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Businessman Deepak Bhatta arrested in Kathmandu
Businessman Deepak Bhatta arrested in Kathmandu
On Thursday afternoon, a team from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police took him into custody.He has been detained in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation.
Apr 02, 2026
POLITICS
HoR session: Baral demands immediate release of KP Oli and Ramesh Lekhak
HoR session: Baral demands immediate release of KP Oli and R...
Speaking in parliament, Baral emphasized that the government must operate according to the constitution. He questioned why peaceful demonstrations protesting the arrest of party leaders were met with force, noting that even lawmakers present in parliament were injured.
Apr 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Home Minister Gurung pays homage to Pashupatinath
Home Minister Gurung pays homage to Pashupatinath
According to the Home Minister's Secretariat, this was his first visit to the temple since his appointment. He visited the temple on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. On the occasion, he wished for peace, stability, and prosperity in the country.
Apr 02, 2026
POLITICS
Harka Sampang says seven minutes too short, want to speak one hour and seven minutes in pa...
Harka Sampang says seven minutes too short, want to speak on...
Sampang reacted after hearing reports that MPs would be allowed to speak for only seven minutes. He stated that he wishes to address issues related to the country’s independence, sovereignty, the struggles of the Nepali people, and aspirations for development.
Apr 02, 2026
WORLD
Himalayan kingdom Bhutan hikes fuel due to Mideast war
Himalayan kingdom Bhutan hikes fuel due to Mideast war
Carbon-negative Bhutan has aggressively promoted hydropower projects, earning substantial revenue by exporting electricity to energy-hungry neighbour India.
Apr 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Inisha BK murder case: Family receives body after 27 days
Inisha BK murder case: Family receives body after 27 days
Surkhet District Court ordered four minors accused in the case to be sent to detention for trial.
Apr 02, 2026