- Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Transport Bill to protect accident rescuers
The government has proposed a new and progressive legal framework aimed at addressing country’s frequent road accidents and the tragic loss of lives due to delays in timely medical treatment. The draft of the “Bill t
Economy to expand by 3.68 % this FY
The National Statistics Office (NSO) has projected that the growth in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the Fiscal Year 2025/26 will sit at 3.68 per cent at the real price. With this, the size of the national economy will reach Rs. 5,796 billion.
Resource shortage cripples Gurukuls
With a shortage of priests in rural areas, the younger generation has recently shown increasing interest in Gurukul education. However, as per Vedic tradition, Gurukul education is meant to be free, making it difficult to meet the expenses required to run such institutions.
13 injured in Rukum (West) jeep accident, three critical
As many as 13 have sustained injuries when a jeep met with an accident near Sundarpani in Aathbiskot Municipality-9 on Tuesday evening. Three of the injured are in critical condition.
Nation
Six held with counterfeit Rs. 20M
A clothing trader from Udayapur thought he had discovered an easy way to double his money. Instead, he lost Rs. 2 million in a sophisticated fraud scheme that used bundles of fake banknotes, staged trust-building tactics and convincing deception.
Transport Bill to protect accident rescuers
The government has proposed a new and progressive legal framework aimed at addressing country’s frequent road accidents and the tragic loss of lives due to delays in timely medical treatment. The draft of the “Bill t
Economy to expand by 3.68 % this FY
The National Statistics Office (NSO) has projected that the growth in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the Fiscal Year 2025/26 will sit at 3.68 per cent at the real price. With this, the size of the national economy will reach Rs. 5,796 billion.
13 injured in Rukum (West) jeep accident, three critical
As many as 13 have sustained injuries when a jeep met with an accident near Sundarpani in Aathbiskot Municipality-9 on Tuesday evening. Three of the injured are in critical condition.
World
United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1
The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday that it will leave the oil cartel OPEC and its wider OPEC+ group effective May 1, a move rumored for some time as the Emirates chaffed under production restrictions and increasingly had frostier relations with neighboring Saudi Arabia.
Business
NCC offer inputs for budget
The Nepal Chamber of Commerce has submitted suggestions to Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle in regard to the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27. A delegation led by NCC President Kamlesh
GEFONT unveils nine-point declaration, dedicating to improvements of workers' rights
The document was released at a press conference in Kathmandu today, highlighting key issues such as decent pay, lifelong social security, paid internships and training opportunities, a skills revolution, cooperation between workers and industries, empowerment of women workers, and the protection of migrant workers. It has emphasized the need for concrete action plan to further improve labour rights.
Construction of first cable-car of Sudur Paschim in full swing
The work on the Chisapani-Rajkanda Cable Car, which has been started by the Jalpadevi Cable Car Construction Company as the first cable car in the Sudur Paschim Province, has been moving in full swing.
NCC calls for private sector friendly and production-oriented budget
Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) has submitted its recommendations to Minister for Finance, Dr Swarnim Wagle, regarding the executive budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84 BS.
Sports
ICC Women's Challenge Trophy: Nepal defeats Rwanda by 38 runs
Chasing a target of 104 runs set by Nepal, Rwanda was bundled out for 65 runs after losing all its wickets in 17.4 overs. Except for Mary Bimenyimana who scored the highest score of 19 runs for Rwanda, no other player could reach double figures.
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
Six held with counterfeit Rs. 20M
A clothing trader from Udayapur thought he had discovered an easy way to double his money. Instead, he lost Rs. 2 million in a sophisticated fraud scheme that used bundles of fake banknotes, staged trust-building tactics and convincing deception.