SOCIETY

Nepal becomes first in South Asia to introduce fortnightly salary system

Nepal becomes first in South Asia to introduce fortnightly salary system

The Ministry of Finance on Sunday decided to shift from a monthly salary system to a bi-monthly payment structure for ci...

The Ministry of Finance on Sunday decided to shift from a monthly salary system to a bi-monthly payment structure for ci...

Apr 22, 2026

POLITICS

PM Balen to take charge of Home Ministry after Gurung’s resignation

PM Balen to take charge of Home Ministry after Gurung’s resignation

Gurung stepped down earlier on Wednesday after coming under scrutiny for his alleged business links with controversial e...

Gurung stepped down earlier on Wednesday after coming under scrutiny for his alleged business links with controversial e...

Apr 22, 2026

POLITICS

Two ministers resign within a month of govt formation

Two ministers resign within a month of govt formation

Less than a month after the formation of a near two-thirds majority government led by Balen Shah, two ministers have ste...

Less than a month after the formation of a near two-thirds majority government led by Balen Shah, two ministers have ste...

Apr 22, 2026

ECONOMY

NEPSE sheds 2.95 points as turnover inclines to Rs 7.18 billion

NEPSE sheds 2.95 points as turnover inclines to Rs 7.18 billion

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday declined 2.95 points to close at 2,804.17 points.

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday declined 2.95 points to close at 2,804.17 points.

Apr 22, 2026

POLITICS

Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigns, seeks fair investigation

Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigns, seeks fair investigation

Home Minister Sudan Gurung has resigned from his post amid growing criticisms over his alleged business links and share...

Home Minister Sudan Gurung has resigned from his post amid growing criticisms over his alleged business links and share...

Apr 22, 2026

SOCIETY

Twelve houses gutted in fire in Nawalparasi

Twelve houses gutted in fire in Nawalparasi

According to Birdatta Panta, the Information Officer of the District Police Office, all houses have been reduced to ashe...

According to Birdatta Panta, the Information Officer of the District Police Office, all houses have been reduced to ashe...

Apr 22, 2026

SOCIETY

NSU and ANNFSU stage joint protest against decision to abolish student organizations (In pictures)

NSU and ANNFSU stage joint protest against decision to abolish student organizations (In pictures)

During the demonstration, protesters released black balloons as a symbolic act of opposition to the decision. NSU and AN...

During the demonstration, protesters released black balloons as a symbolic act of opposition to the decision. NSU and AN...

Apr 22, 2026

ECONOMY

Gold and silver prices fall slightly

Gold and silver prices fall slightly

The price of gold has dropped by Rs 800 per tola compared to the previous day, setting it at Rs 300,500 per tola. On Tue...

The price of gold has dropped by Rs 800 per tola compared to the previous day, setting it at Rs 300,500 per tola. On Tue...

Apr 22, 2026

POLITICS

Lawmakers to bear compensation for vandalism under proposed HoR rules

Lawmakers to bear compensation for vandalism under proposed HoR rules

The draft, prepared by a parliamentary committee, includes provisions allowing the Speaker to take immediate action to m...

The draft, prepared by a parliamentary committee, includes provisions allowing the Speaker to take immediate action to m...

Apr 22, 2026

POLITICS

Unity among leftist forces necessary:  NCP Coordinator Dahal

Unity among leftist forces necessary:  NCP Coordinator Dahal

In a message of best wishes on the occasion of the 77th Anniversary of the Founding of Communist Party of Nepal, Coordin...

In a message of best wishes on the occasion of the 77th Anniversary of the Founding of Communist Party of Nepal, Coordin...

Apr 22, 2026