- Friday, 24 April 2026
Writ filed challenging govt plan to evacuate riverbank settlements
A writ has been registered at Supreme Court, challenging government's preparations for evacuating settlements along various riverbanks in Kathmandu and other public places.
We will resolve long-standing problem of squatters: PM Shah
PM Shah questions- Did you forget floods that upend lives each year?
Prime Minister Balendra Shah said that the squatters along the riverbank in Kathmandu will be relocated to a safer place, keeping in mind humanitarian considerations.
ICC Women's T20 Challenge: Nepal loses to Vanuatu
Nepal was defeated to Vanuatu in the today's match held under the ICC Women's T20 Challenge Trophy at Gahanga Cricket Oval in Kigali Rwanda.
Thapathali squatters in search of an alternative abode(Photo Feature)
Squatter families living along the Bagmati riverbank in Thapathali have begun vacating the area after the government issued a directive to clear the settlement by Friday evening.
Nation
Two including former Minister Pandey arrested over public procurement irregularities
Senior leader of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and former Minister Bikram Pandey was arrested on Friday. He is alleged of making unauthorized access to the system of Public Procurement Monitoring Office and altering details of various tenders.
NC postpones election of parliamentary party leader
The Nepali Congress has postponed the election of its parliamentary party leader, which was earlier scheduled for today, Friday.
Writ filed challenging govt plan to evacuate riverbank settlements
A writ has been registered at Supreme Court, challenging government's preparations for evacuating settlements along various riverbanks in Kathmandu and other public places.
ICC Women's T20 Challenge: Nepal loses to Vanuatu
Nepal was defeated to Vanuatu in the today's match held under the ICC Women's T20 Challenge Trophy at Gahanga Cricket Oval in Kigali Rwanda.
World
Iran state media confirms FM travelling to Pakistan
Iran state media confirmed that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi would travel on Friday to Pakistan, which has been mediating between the Islamic republic and the United States in a bid to end the Middle East war.
Business
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Private sector urges government to create investment-friendly environment
The private sector has urged the government to create investment-friendly environment.
NRB to absorb Rs 120 billion
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has to absorb Rs 120 billion through deposit collection today.
Gold’s False Shine Traps Nepal
Think of a wild thing that happened in the closing days of British rule in India, as told in colonial stories that scared Europeans. When rioters broke into the homes of British diplomats who were departing, they ignored diamonds, emeralds, Bu
Fuel import bill jumps to Rs. 212B
Nepal has witnessed a sharp rise in fuel import expenditure over the past month, driven by escalating international petroleum prices linked to tensions in the Middle East. According to the latest data released by the Department of Customs, the country imported petroleum products—including liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)—worth over Rs. 34.86 billion between mid-March and mid-April 2026. Cumulatively, petroleum imports have reached nearly Rs. 212 billion so far in the current fiscal year, up from Rs. 177 billion recorded by mid-March.
Sports
ICC Women's T20 Challenge: Nepal loses to Vanuatu
Nepal was defeated to Vanuatu in the today's match held under the ICC Women's T20 Challenge Trophy at Gahanga Cricket Oval in Kigali Rwanda.
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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
Two including former Minister Pandey arrested over public procurement irregularities
Senior leader of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and former Minister Bikram Pandey was arrested on Friday. He is alleged of making unauthorized access to the system of Public Procurement Monitoring Office and altering details of various tenders.