ECONOMY

Investors secure capital gains of Rs 165 billion as the index inches up 0.02 percent in a week

Investors secure capital gains of Rs 165 billion as the index inches up 0.02 percent in a week

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week remained almost stable with the secondary market adding 0.63 points (0.02 percent...

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week remained almost stable with the secondary market adding 0.63 points (0.02 percent...

Apr 18, 2026

WORLD

Pakistan's military chief concludes three-day visit to Iran

Pakistan's military chief concludes three-day visit to Iran

The visit showed Pakistan's "unwavering resolve to facilitate a negotiated settlement... and to promote peace, stability...

The visit showed Pakistan's "unwavering resolve to facilitate a negotiated settlement... and to promote peace, stability...

Apr 18, 2026

POLITICS

NC Prez Thapa urges unity after SC verdict on NC leadership

NC Prez Thapa urges unity after SC verdict on NC leadership

Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has called for party unity and renewal following a verdict by the Supreme Cou...

Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has called for party unity and renewal following a verdict by the Supreme Cou...

Apr 18, 2026

WORLD

Lebanese lives torn apart as Israel ceasefire loomed

Lebanese lives torn apart as Israel ceasefire loomed

"I was upstairs, then I was underground. I screamed 'Where are you, where are you?', but there was no one," he said afte...

"I was upstairs, then I was underground. I screamed 'Where are you, where are you?', but there was no one," he said afte...

Apr 18, 2026

WORLD

Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt FMs Meet in Antalya

Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt FMs Meet in Antalya

The meeting was attended by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Ab...

The meeting was attended by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Ab...

Apr 18, 2026

ECONOMY

Bagmati govt raises Rs 27.93 billion revenue in nine months of current FY

Bagmati govt raises Rs 27.93 billion revenue in nine months of current FY

House and land registration (Land Revenue) and vehicle tax are considered the main sources of revenue collection for the...

House and land registration (Land Revenue) and vehicle tax are considered the main sources of revenue collection for the...

Apr 18, 2026

SOCIETY

Health Ministry to grant two-day public holiday in public hospitals

Health Ministry to grant two-day public holiday in public hospitals

An arrangement to give a two-day public holiday on Saturday and Sunday has also been implemented in hospitals as per the...

An arrangement to give a two-day public holiday on Saturday and Sunday has also been implemented in hospitals as per the...

Apr 18, 2026

POLITICS

Karnali govt defies federal order, announces to distribute advertisements to private media

Karnali govt defies federal order, announces to distribute advertisements to private media

The Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers informed that it has already sent letters to local media house...

The Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers informed that it has already sent letters to local media house...

Apr 18, 2026

WORLD

Trump says US blockade of Iranian ports will 'remain' if no deal reached

Trump says US blockade of Iranian ports will 'remain' if no deal reached

Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday in the wake of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon, though Tehran t...

Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday in the wake of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon, though Tehran t...

Apr 18, 2026

WORLD

UN Chief Warns of Eroding Respect for International Law, Urges Compliance with ICJ Rulings

UN Chief Warns of Eroding Respect for International Law, Urges Compliance with ICJ Rulings

In a statement marking the Court's 80th anniversary, Guterres said the ICJ had played a central role in shaping the mode...

In a statement marking the Court's 80th anniversary, Guterres said the ICJ had played a central role in shaping the mode...

Apr 18, 2026