POLITICS

Govt approves $85 million World Bank loan, gives a nod to cut trees for Kathmandu-Madhesh expressway

Govt approves $85 million World Bank loan, gives a nod to cut trees for Kathmandu-Madhesh expressway

In parallel, administrative restructuring plans include relocating the Water and Energy Research Centre from Pulchowk, L...

In parallel, administrative restructuring plans include relocating the Water and Energy Research Centre from Pulchowk, L...

Apr 07, 2026

SOCIETY

Two arrested as police open fire in Pingalasthan

Two arrested as police open fire in Pingalasthan

According to Superintendent of Police Durgaraj Regmi of the Narcotics Control Bureau, Koteshwor, police confiscated more...

According to Superintendent of Police Durgaraj Regmi of the Narcotics Control Bureau, Koteshwor, police confiscated more...

Apr 07, 2026

SOCIETY

NSO and CNI sign MoU for collaboration on research and national economic census

NSO and CNI sign MoU for collaboration on research and national economic census

The MoU was signed as quality and timely data was necessary for the country's economic development, industrial expansion...

The MoU was signed as quality and timely data was necessary for the country's economic development, industrial expansion...

Apr 07, 2026

SOCIETY

Bagmati govt directs hospitals to provide free treatment for the poor

Bagmati govt directs hospitals to provide free treatment for the poor

The ministry has instructed all hospitals operating under the province to allocate at least 10 percent of their total be...

The ministry has instructed all hospitals operating under the province to allocate at least 10 percent of their total be...

Apr 07, 2026

SOCIETY

Three students die in two-bike crash after returning from SEE exams

Three students die in two-bike crash after returning from SEE exams

The victims, who had just returned from their Secondary Education Examination (SEE), died at the scene. The injured are...

The victims, who had just returned from their Secondary Education Examination (SEE), died at the scene. The injured are...

Apr 07, 2026

POLITICS

Govt reshuffles ministerial order, Sudan Gurung slips to fifth

Govt reshuffles ministerial order, Sudan Gurung slips to fifth

The order of precedence of ministers has been reshuffled. President Ram Chandra Paudel revised the ranking of ministers...

The order of precedence of ministers has been reshuffled. President Ram Chandra Paudel revised the ranking of ministers...

Apr 07, 2026

SOCIETY

NEA chief engineer arrested for Rs 140,000 bribe

NEA chief engineer arrested for Rs 140,000 bribe

The CIAA said it is carrying out further investigations into the case.

The CIAA said it is carrying out further investigations into the case.

Apr 07, 2026

SOCIETY

Govt appoints Bhatta as vice-chair of National Planning Commission

Govt appoints Bhatta as vice-chair of National Planning Commission

The cabinet meeting on Tuesday approved Dr Bhatta’s appointment to the post.

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 f...

A cabinet meeting held on Tuesday decided to exempt a 50 percent on both customs and infrastructure development duties f...

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.

The Cabinet decided on Tuesday to elevate Executive Director Pandit to the deputy governor position.

Apr 07, 2026