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जापानमा शक्तिशाली भूकम्प : सुनामीको चेतावनी जारी
Ghising Urges Government to Withdraw Fuel Price Hike
Ujyalo Nepal Party Chair Kulman Ghising has called on the government to withdraw its recent increase in petroleum prices. Speaking…
Iran Declines US Talks as American Team Heads to Pakistan
Iran has clarified it has no plans to participate in talks with the United States, even as President Donald Trump directed America…
NC, Gen Z Demand Probe and Dismissal of Home Minister Gurung
Nepali Congress has called for an independent, high-level investigation into the source of Home Minister Sudan Gurung's assets. Me…
Akshaya Tritiya Festival Celebrated Across Nepal Today
The Akshaya Tritiya festival is being observed today, falling on Baisakh Shukla Tritiya, across Nepal including Kathmandu. Devotee…
US Assistant Secretary Kapur Arrives in Kathmandu for Three-Day Visit
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Samir Paul Kapur arrived in Kathmandu on April 20 for a three-…
TOKYO: A strong earthquake off the northeastern coast of Japan has prompted authorities to issue a tsunami warning, with waves already detected about 50 kilometers offshore, according to public broadcaster NHK. The quake struck near Iwate Prefecture at a relatively shallow depth of around 10 kilometers, raising concerns about potential coastal impact. Following the tremor, […]
GORKHA: A youth has died after being struck by lightning in Gorkha district. Binod Thapa, 26, of Pokharidanda in Toren, Shahid Lakhan Rural Municipality–5, was seriously injured when lightning struck last evening. He succumbed to his injuries last night while undergoing treatment. According to the District Police Office, Gorkha, Information Officer and Deputy Superintendent of […]
KATHMANDU: The Nepali band John and The Locals, known for carving out a distinct place in the country’s music scene, is stepping into a new phase of growth. The year 2026 is shaping up to be a milestone, with plans that span from local performances to an international tour. To begin the year, the band […]
KATHMANDU: Home Minister Sudan Gurung has issued a clarification regarding the controversy surrounding his alleged share investments, dismissing claims that he concealed investments worth Rs 2.5 million as baseless. Gurung stated that the issue stems from classification rather than concealment, amid recent allegations that he had failed to disclose certain share holdings. He said he […]
KATHMANDU: Iran is not planning to participate in the upcoming round of negotiations with the United States in Pakistan, according to state media reports, signaling a further deterioration in already strained relations between the two countries. The development comes after US President Donald Trump ordered American negotiators to travel to Islamabad, just days before the […]
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress has called on the government to immediately launch an independent, impartial, and high-level investigation into allegations concerning the source of assets linked to Home Minister Sudan Gurung. In a statement issued by party spokesperson Devaraj Chalise, the party said its earlier Central Working Committee meeting had already decided that public concerns regarding […]
GULMI: The number of bird species recorded in Gulmi District has reached 355 following the discovery of 30 new species during a recent survey. According to Bird Conservation Nepal, the new species were identified in the Thaple–Satyawati forest area during a census conducted across Resunga, Madane, and Thaple–Satyawati forest conservation zones. Project Officer Shambhu Bhattarai […]
KATHMANDU: Kulman Ghising, chair of the Ujyalo Nepal Party, has urged the government to withdraw the recent increase in petroleum prices. Speaking at a press conference held in Birendranagar, Surkhet during the Karnali Province–level first leaders and cadres gathering and organizational expansion program, Ghising said the government should provide special fuel price concessions for Karnali […]
KATHMANDU: The price of gold and silver has decreased on Monday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Gold price has dropped by Rs 1,300 per tola, bringing it to Rs 299,700 per tola for the day. On Sunday, gold was priced at Rs 301,000 per tola. Similarly, the price of […]
KATHMANDU: Samir Paul Kapur, the US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, arrived in Kathmandu today for a three-day visit aimed at engaging with the newly formed government led by Balendra Shah (Balen). Kapur is the highest-ranking foreign official to visit Nepal since the new administration took office on March 27. Officials […]
KATHMANDU: A consensus appears to be emerging in the internal dispute within the Nepali Congress following a meeting between party president Gagan Thapa and former acting president Purna Bahadur Khadka on Sunday evening. The two leaders held discussions at Khadka’s residence in Golfutar, Kathmandu, after which an understanding was reportedly reached to ease tensions within […]
DANG: The 13th meeting of the seventh session of the Lumbini Provincial Assembly is scheduled to be held today at 1:00 pm. According to the tentative agenda made public by the Provincial Assembly Secretariat, the meeting will begin with a special session in which Provincial Assembly members will express their views on contemporary issues. The […]
KATHMANDU: The Nepal national cricket team are set to face the United Arab Emirates national cricket team in the first match of a two-game T20 series today. The match will begin at 5 PM at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Nepal and the UAE are meeting at the Kirtipur ground after a […]
KATHMANDU: Gen Z Movement Nepal has demanded that Home Minister Sudan Gurung be immediately dismissed and arrested. Issuing a statement, the movement’s spokesperson Bijay Shah called for Gurung’s removal from office and a fair investigation into serious allegations against him, following reports of his alleged partnership with controversial businessman Dipak Bhatt. The statement argues that […]
KATHMANDU: The government has decided to provide salaries and allowances to civil servants on a fortnightly (semi-monthly) basis. A ministerial-level decision taken by the Ministry of Finance Nepal last Friday has already directed the Financial Comptroller General Office to make the necessary arrangements. The Comptroller General’s Office has confirmed that a circular has been received […]
KATHMANDU: The central disciplinary committee of Nepali Congress is scheduled to meet today at 3 PM at the party’s central office in Sanepa, according to secretary Dinesh Thapa Magar. The agenda of the meeting has not been disclosed. In its earlier meeting held on April 15, the committee had sought clarification from former acting president […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Balendra (Balen) Shah is holding discussions today with vice-chancellors of universities and academic institutes. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 12 noon at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. Vice-chancellors of 11 universities and seven institutes, where the Prime Minister serves as Chancellor, have been invited. […]
WASHINGTON DC: The United States has intercepted and taken control of an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf as part of an ongoing naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has stated. Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the ship, named Touska, was detained by the US Navy after it allegedly ignored warnings to […]
KATHMANDU: The past week in Nepal’s political and governance landscape was marked by a striking convergence of judicial intervention, anti-corruption signaling, institutional reshuffling, and ambitious policy articulation. Taken together, these developments reveal a state in transition—one grappling simultaneously with internal political realignments, public demands for accountability, and the pressures of delivering tangible economic transformation under […]
KATHMANDU: Economic Digest offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of significant business happenings in Nepal, presented in easily digestible summaries. The collection of developments reflects a complex interplay between economic pressure, governance reform, and sectoral vulnerabilities in Nepal. Rising gold and fuel prices, driven largely by international market dynamics and geopolitical tensions, are not only […]
