- Sunday, 5 April 2026
People are strongest opposition: Speaker Aryal
He said that the present HoR was the mandate of the special election of this year and that the people were the strongest opposition of this time. Speaker Aryal viewed that the session should specially belong to the opposition.
Dr Kandel appointed Attorney General
President Ramchandra Paudel today appointed Dr Narayan Dutta Kandel as the Attorney General.
Dol Prasad Aryal's journey from an entrepreneur to Speaker
Dol Prasad Aryal, Vice Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), who has been unanimously elected as the tenth Speaker of the House of Representatives today, was born on 6 Bhadra 2031 BS (22 August 1974) in Jwalamukhi Rural Municipality, Dhading.
Legal provision soon to transform diesel/petrol vehicle into EV
"The Cabinet meeting has decided to make arrangement of necessary legal provision for changing diesel/petrol vehicles into electric vehicles," informed Sasmit Pokhrel, the government spokesperson and Minister for Education and Science and Technology, Youths and Sports.
Nation
RSP President Lamichhane confident of Speaker Aryal strengthening parliamentary practices
President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, has expressed his confidence that newly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR), Dol Prasad Aryal, will play a significant role in strengthening parliamentary practices by making the Lower House of the Federal Parliament more effective, swift and result-oriented.
People are strongest opposition: Speaker Aryal
He said that the present HoR was the mandate of the special election of this year and that the people were the strongest opposition of this time. Speaker Aryal viewed that the session should specially belong to the opposition.
Dr Kandel appointed Attorney General
President Ramchandra Paudel today appointed Dr Narayan Dutta Kandel as the Attorney General.
Thematic Committees under NA reshuffled
National Assembly Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal has reshuffled the thematic committees under the National Assembly in accordance with National Assembly Regulations, 2075.
World
US planes down amid Iran war
The search is on for one missing U.S. service member while another was rescued after two U.S. warplanes went down in separate incidents including the first shoot-down since the Iran war began nearly five weeks ago.
Business
Nepse Index falls by 105.50 point
Nepal Stock Index (NEPSE) fell down by 105.50 point today. As the security market index fell, the stock price of Narayani Development Bank, Himalayan Reinsurance, Bhugol Energy Development Company,Guardian Micro Life Insurance and Saptakoshi Development Bank fell.
Legal provision soon to transform diesel/petrol vehicle into EV
"The Cabinet meeting has decided to make arrangement of necessary legal provision for changing diesel/petrol vehicles into electric vehicles," informed Sasmit Pokhrel, the government spokesperson and Minister for Education and Science and Technology, Youths and Sports.
More than 7,000 online betting apps and websites closed
During the implementation of the government's decision related to governance reforms, the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA), in coordination with the Internet service providers, blocked websites and apps.
100 MW pumped storage hydropower project planned in Makwanpur
Preparations have begun for the construction of a 100 MW pumped storage hydropower project in Makwanpur. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is m
Sports
Jhapa to host women’s football tournament
The Chandragadhi Women’s Gold Cup, the highest prize-money women’s football tournament in Nepal, is set to take place in Chandragadhi, Jhapa. A similar tournament was previously held at Dudh
Interview
Neither old parties need to panic nor new ones gloat over, PM Karki cautions
Prime Minister Sushila Karki had taken up the responsibility of the head of the executive when the country was in difficult circumstances and has successfully fulfilled the task of conducting the House of Representatives election within the stipulated time.
Growing heart disease raises health concerns in Nepal, Dr. Bhattarai
In recent years, heart disease has been increasing in Nepal. Among non-communicable diseases, heart disease ranks first. The growing burden of non-communicable diseases worldwide has significantly affected Nepal as well. Many people i
Society
Snow covered Ranipauwa Buspark in Muktinath
A heavy snowfall that occurred on Saturday night has covered Muktinath Temple and its vicinity including Ranipauwa bazaar, buspark and Jharkot.