SOCIETY

7,648 disaster incidents in a year; fires top list

7,648 disaster incidents in a year; fires top list

The high number of fire incidents calls for stronger attention and action from government agencies. Data from the author...

The high number of fire incidents calls for stronger attention and action from government agencies. Data from the author...

Apr 12, 2026

WORLD

No agreement with Iran after marathon talks in Pakistan

No agreement with Iran after marathon talks in Pakistan

The marathon talks covered issues including the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear program, according to I...

The marathon talks covered issues including the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear program, according to I...

Apr 12, 2026

ECONOMY

Will Nepal’s economy hit Rs 150 trillion mark?

Will Nepal’s economy hit Rs 150 trillion mark?

The current size of the economy stands at about 61.07 trillion rupees, around 46 billion dollars. That means the target...

The current size of the economy stands at about 61.07 trillion rupees, around 46 billion dollars. That means the target...

Apr 12, 2026

SOCIETY

Experts call to boost electric energy use to cut fuel consumption

Experts call to boost electric energy use to cut fuel consumption

Environmental expert Bhushan Tuladhar stressed replacing gas with electricity in kitchens to reduce indoor air pollution...

Environmental expert Bhushan Tuladhar stressed replacing gas with electricity in kitchens to reduce indoor air pollution...

Apr 12, 2026

SOCIETY

Tourist information center set up in Dhorpatan

Tourist information center set up in Dhorpatan

According to the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve Office, the center will provide details about hunting activities, regulations...

According to the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve Office, the center will provide details about hunting activities, regulations...

Apr 12, 2026

SOCIETY

Home Minister Gurung warns of strict action over Nagdhunga–Mugling road delays

Home Minister Gurung warns of strict action over Nagdhunga–Mugling road delays

During an on-site inspection, Gurung reviewed progress on the Naubise–Malekhu and Malekhu–Mugling sections a...

During an on-site inspection, Gurung reviewed progress on the Naubise–Malekhu and Malekhu–Mugling sections a...

Apr 12, 2026

WORLD

Iran and US top officials launch negotiations in Pakistan

Iran and US top officials launch negotiations in Pakistan

Senior Iranian and American officials began negotiations in Pakistan on Saturday, Iranian media reported, in a bid to br...

Senior Iranian and American officials began negotiations in Pakistan on Saturday, Iranian media reported, in a bid to br...

Apr 11, 2026

OPINION

Nepal’s Reform Moment: Between Energy and Execution

Nepal’s Reform Moment: Between Energy and Execution

Nepal’s generational leadership shift has injected urgency into governance, but without strong institutions and em...

Nepal’s generational leadership shift has injected urgency into governance, but without strong institutions and em...

Apr 12, 2026

SOCIETY

Nepal–India University Professors Conference begins in Kathmandu

Nepal–India University Professors Conference begins in Kathmandu

The Nepal–India University Professors Conference began in the capital on Friday, bringing together academics, rese...

The Nepal–India University Professors Conference began in the capital on Friday, bringing together academics, rese...

Apr 11, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt sets wheat support price at Rs 3,945 and spring paddy at Rs 2,856.49 per quintal

Govt sets wheat support price at Rs 3,945 and spring paddy at Rs 2,856.49 per quintal

The government has set the minimum support price for wheat and spring paddy (Chaite Dhan), increasing the prices by Rs 7...

The government has set the minimum support price for wheat and spring paddy (Chaite Dhan), increasing the prices by Rs 7...

Apr 12, 2026