Parliament prorogued after 8-day session marked by ordinances, procedural business
Speaker and deputy speaker elected, ordinances approved, and reports tabled in the brief April 2–10 sitting as budget season approaches.
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Parliament prorogued after 8-day session marked by ordinances, procedural business
Speaker and deputy speaker elected, ordinances approved, and reports tabled in the brief April 2–10 sitting as budget season approaches.
In fourth consecutive hike, petrol hits NRs 219 per litre in Kathmandu
Petrol, diesel and LPG prices increased sharply from Friday, with the NOC citing rising global costs and mounting losses despite partial tax relief.
Nepal’s growth to slow to 2.3% in FY26 amid global shocks: World Bank
Slower tourist arrivals, rising transport costs, and potential supply chain disruptions are expected to constrain growth through FY26, the Bank noted.
Israel airstrikes Lebanon threatening truce, kills at least 254
Coordinated strikes across Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley hit Hezbollah targets and urban areas, threatening already fragile peace efforts.
Cabinet clears three debt projects. What’s inside them?
Routine approval follows earlier board clearances from these development banks, with funds directed toward digital public infrastructure and credit access reforms.
Know about NASA’s Artemis II mission
Artemis II sets a new human spaceflight record, sending four astronauts farther from Earth than ever before gathering critical data for future lunar exploration.
Fresh weather system brings rain across Nepal
Rain spreads across multiple provinces as a new western system triggers thunderstorms, snowfall, and possible hail in parts of the country.
Cabinet cuts fuel taxes by half amid rising fuel prices, appoints NPC vice-chair
Gunakar Bhatta and Kiran Pandit get key economic roles as the government halves fuel taxes in its meeting on Tuesday.
Kandel appointed attorney general amid questions over political proximity
Kandel’s recent role defending Rabi Lamichhane raises concerns about perception, if not legality, in a post that demands trust and independence.
NEPSE index recovers with 83-point gain after previous day’s sharp fall
Investor confidence rebounds as NEPSE climbs to 2,760, buoyed by government reassurances.
RSP yet to disclose property details despite big, bold pledge
Although legal provisions allow 60 days after appointment, the party went a step ahead in it’s ‘citizen contract’ promising to make their properties public before …
NOC raises fuel prices third time a month
Fuel prices rise for the third time in a month as Nepal Oil Corporation struggles with mounting losses driven by global oil market pressures.