WORLD

Japan inflation cools demand for vending machine drinks

Japan inflation cools demand for vending machine drinks

Last month beverage giant DyDo Group Holdings announced it would remove about 20,000 vending machines -- around seven pe...

Last month beverage giant DyDo Group Holdings announced it would remove about 20,000 vending machines -- around seven pe...

Apr 26, 2026

WORLD

US says it’s hunting for explosive mines in latest push to open the Strait of Hormuz

US says it’s hunting for explosive mines in latest push to open the Strait of Hormuz

Sweeping for underwater explosives could take months despite a tenuous ceasefire between the United States and Iran in t...

Sweeping for underwater explosives could take months despite a tenuous ceasefire between the United States and Iran in t...

Apr 26, 2026

SOCIETY

Removal of illegal structures begins in Butwal City too

Removal of illegal structures begins in Butwal City too

After disbanding the office of then Lumbini Zonal Officer, the land it occupied was transferred to the ownership of the...

After disbanding the office of then Lumbini Zonal Officer, the land it occupied was transferred to the ownership of the...

Apr 26, 2026

SOCIETY

Demolition campaign begins on bank of Gandak Canal

Demolition campaign begins on bank of Gandak Canal

The campaign began this morning and targets the stretch from Janaki Tole to Gandak Chowk. According to the Office, prepa...

The campaign began this morning and targets the stretch from Janaki Tole to Gandak Chowk. According to the Office, prepa...

Apr 26, 2026

SOCIETY

Storm and hail disrupt Mid-Hill Highway, stranding vehicles in Rukum East

Storm and hail disrupt Mid-Hill Highway, stranding vehicles in Rukum East

According to authorities, landslides triggered by the rainfall have blocked the road after stones and mud debris fell on...

According to authorities, landslides triggered by the rainfall have blocked the road after stones and mud debris fell on...

Apr 26, 2026

SOCIETY

Evacuation drive in squatter settlements: 214 families come into govt contact

Evacuation drive in squatter settlements: 214 families come into govt contact

According to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, a government team was deployed from early morning to demolish remai...

According to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, a government team was deployed from early morning to demolish remai...

Apr 26, 2026

SOCIETY

Nepal enters semi-final of Nepal Asian Beach Games

Nepal enters semi-final of Nepal Asian Beach Games

Nepal secured its place in the semi-finals after defeating Bangladesh 38–36 in its final Group ‘B’ mat...

Nepal secured its place in the semi-finals after defeating Bangladesh 38–36 in its final Group ‘B’ mat...

Apr 26, 2026

WORLD

Acid attacks highlight growing danger for Indonesian activists

Acid attacks highlight growing danger for Indonesian activists

Indonesian environmental activist Muhammad Rosidi shudders as he recalls the horrific moment two men on a motorbike thre...

Indonesian environmental activist Muhammad Rosidi shudders as he recalls the horrific moment two men on a motorbike thre...

Apr 26, 2026

SOCIETY

Int’l Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day being marked today

Int’l Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day being marked today

On 8 December 2016 the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 26 April as International Cherno...

On 8 December 2016 the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 26 April as International Cherno...

Apr 26, 2026

WORLD

Iran executes man over membership of jihadist group, armed rebellion

Iran executes man over membership of jihadist group, armed rebellion

Amer Ramesh was arrested during a counterterrorism operation in the Pirsahrab area of Chabahar county in Sistan-Baluches...

Amer Ramesh was arrested during a counterterrorism operation in the Pirsahrab area of Chabahar county in Sistan-Baluches...

Apr 26, 2026