WORLD

Russia, China veto UN resolution on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Russia, China veto UN resolution on reopening Strait of Hormuz

The draft resolution prepared by Bahrain and supported by the United States received 11 votes in favor, two against and...

The draft resolution prepared by Bahrain and supported by the United States received 11 votes in favor, two against and...

Apr 08, 2026

WORLD

Storms, floods kill 188 in Afghanistan and Pakistan over two weeks

Storms, floods kill 188 in Afghanistan and Pakistan over two weeks

In Afghanistan, which already faces a severe humanitarian crisis, rain, floods, landslides and lightning strikes killed...

In Afghanistan, which already faces a severe humanitarian crisis, rain, floods, landslides and lightning strikes killed...

Apr 08, 2026

OPINION

Nepal’s Borrowed Resilience: Fuel Dependence and Fragility

Nepal’s Borrowed Resilience: Fuel Dependence and Fragility

Nepal is a low-energy country with paradoxically high fuel vulnerability.

Nepal is a low-energy country with paradoxically high fuel vulnerability.

Apr 08, 2026

Editorial

Promise of Ease, Risk of Inefficiency

Promise of Ease, Risk of Inefficiency

While Nepal’s two-day weekend could ease daily life and boost tourism, its success hinges on improving public serv...

While Nepal’s two-day weekend could ease daily life and boost tourism, its success hinges on improving public serv...

Apr 08, 2026

ECONOMY

Youth and legacy: Jyotsana group gains momentum ahead of FNCCI polls

Youth and legacy: Jyotsana group gains momentum ahead of FNCCI polls

As the upcoming elections of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) approach, Jyotsana Shr...

As the upcoming elections of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) approach, Jyotsana Shr...

Apr 07, 2026

SOCIETY

AED device installed at TIA for emergency cardiac response

AED device installed at TIA for emergency cardiac response

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) has been installed at Tribhuvan International Airport, marking the first time...

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) has been installed at Tribhuvan International Airport, marking the first time...

Apr 07, 2026

WORLD

Trump warns 'whole civilization will die' in Iran if ultimatum expires

Trump warns 'whole civilization will die' in Iran if ultimatum expires

President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilization will die" in Iran on Tuesday if the country does not heed his u...

President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilization will die" in Iran on Tuesday if the country does not heed his u...

Apr 07, 2026

ECONOMY

Fuel tax cuts ease NOC's losses but offer no relief to consumers

Fuel tax cuts ease NOC's losses but offer no relief to consumers

The infrastructure tax on diesel and petrol, previously Rs 10 per liter, will now be Rs 5 per liter. This cut alone is e...

The infrastructure tax on diesel and petrol, previously Rs 10 per liter, will now be Rs 5 per liter. This cut alone is e...

Apr 08, 2026

ECONOMY

NEPSE eases circuit breaker rules, allowing greater price fluctuations in share trading

NEPSE eases circuit breaker rules, allowing greater price fluctuations in share trading

Under the new rules, circuit breakers will be triggered only twice a day, and the percentage range for share price fluct...

Under the new rules, circuit breakers will be triggered only twice a day, and the percentage range for share price fluct...

Apr 08, 2026

SOCIETY

FNJ gives govt ultimatum to revoke decision on state advertisements

FNJ gives govt ultimatum to revoke decision on state advertisements

The umbrella organization of journalists across the country has announced a series of pressure programs starting April 8...

The umbrella organization of journalists across the country has announced a series of pressure programs starting April 8...

Apr 07, 2026