French national found in Pashupatinath area handed over to immigration, says Nepal Police
Police say the individual had been living in Nepal for six years and left belongings at a hotel due to financial difficulties, urging the public not to spread unverified content.
Gold price surges amid global market shifts
Price rises Rs7,200 per tola to Rs299,000 as investors turn to safe-haven assets; silver also climbs.
Itahari Gold Cup returns as night event with foreign teams
Sixteenth edition set for April 13-20 with floodlit matches, prize pool and eight Nepali sides alongside two international teams.
Licence backlog persists despite 100-day delivery plan
Government aims to print and deliver millions of licences by mid-July, but delays and system issues continue to slow progress.
Constitution amendment task force holds first meeting today
Panel begins work on amendment discussion paper; Congress and other parties yet to name members.
Oil slides below $100 after Trump announces two-week ceasefire
Markets tumble as tentative US-Iran ceasefire raises hopes of Strait of Hormuz reopening, but risks persist amid continued regional attacks.
Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy ‘whole civilisation’
Deal, mediated by Shehbaz Sharif, hinges on reopening of Strait of Hormuz as fighting continues in interim.
Nepali woman left for a caregiving job in Israel. She ended up in Palestine
28-year-old Tanahun resident wants to return but her employer won’t release her.
Today’s weather: April 8, 2026
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A tender story that tries too hard to break your heart
In ‘A Letter to My Youth’, a bond between a caretaker and a boy, reveals a fragile path towards emotional healing.
With changing seasons, your skincare needs an update
From winter dryness to monsoon humidity, learn what your skin needs each season.
Everyday AI: Neeti Shrestha
Shrestha is an illustrator, author and graphic designer based in Kathmandu.
Can the Rhinos repeat another miraculous comeback in League 2?
With Nepal once more near the bottom of the ICC CWC League 2 table, the Rhinos must replicate the 2023 miracle run to keep maiden Cricket World Cup qualification hopes alive.
KMG quits media society over legal challenge to government’s private media ad ban
The government issued a circular directing that public notices be published or broadcast only through state-owned media.
Government reinforces 2015 fees guidelines for private schools
Education ministry says admission charge payable only once.
In a historic shift, PM to meet foreign envoys together
In the past, newly appointed prime ministers met envoys individually, a practice criticised by intellectuals and the public.
Rautahat fears worse monsoon as India strengthens 50-year-old dam
The 5-km Bairgania Ring Dam stretching from Bagmati in the east to Banjaraha in the west, stands nearly 15 feet high.
Nepal’s position on China won’t change, foreign minister assures envoy
Ambassador Zhang also assures Beijing’s full support to new government, appreciates consistent stance.
EditorialTrolled, threatened, silenced
The state needs to protect citizens who dare to think differently, in physcial and digital spaces.
When power swells, does dissent shrink?
The media landscape has become a digital colosseum where trolls drown out nuanced critique.
Fast governance sells. But what is the cost?
Expectations are high for the Balen government. But that is no excuse to bypass rules to get over the line.
Halved fuel taxes won’t benefit consumers but will trim NOC losses
Move aims to stabilise supply and settle dues with Indian Oil, but consumers are unlikely to see relief.
Rabies vaccine shortage hits Bagmati province
Public hospitals out of stock. Patients forced to pay high costs at private pharmacies.
Nepal Police bureau dismisses trekker poisoning claims as issue makes global headlines
The clarification comes amid growing scrutiny of alleged irregularities in Nepal’s lucrative mountain rescue sector, particularly in the Everest region — a key hub for high-value trekking and climbing expeditions.
Cabinet appoints Bhatta planning commission vice-chair, makes other decisions
The government could impose odd and even number rules for vehicles if the fuel price continues to soar.
Nepse slips marginally as turnover declines
Index falls 2.71 points to 2,757.40. Market capitalisation drops by Rs 5 billion
Women farmers: The heartbeat of Nepal’s food systems
Celebrating the International Year of Women Farmers means investing in women’s leadership and ensuring that policies and markets reflect their central role.
Government appoints Gunakar Bhatta as NPC vice-chair
The Cabinet also names Kiran Pandit as deputy governor of Nepal Rastra Bank.
Two decades without new health staff; patients suffer in public hospitals
Outdated staffing norms, recruitment delays and brain drain of medical professionals leave patients waiting in long queues and facing delayed care.
President Paudel revises protocols of Balendra Shah’s ministers
Home Minister Gurung’s ranking has been reduced from third to fifth.
Iran defiant on eve of Trump’s ceasefire deadline
Iran has rejected a US proposal brokered by Pakistan for an immediate ceasefire and the lifting of its effective blockade of the strait, followed by talks on a broader peace settlement within 15 to 20 days.
‘Pooja, Sir’ and ‘Gunyu Cholo’ win big
NIFF’s closing ceremony celebrates Nepali and global cinema with awards across feature, documentary and short films.
Question paper leaked minutes after exam begins in Karnali
Authorities launch investigation after papers circulate online during SEE exams; officials say action will be taken against those responsible.
Govt recalls six envoys, 17 missions left without ambassadors
The Cabinet decision removes the remaining political appointees, leaving key missions, including India, China and the US, without leadership.
Artemis II moon mission breaks Apollo 13 record for distance from Earth
Artemis II crew reaches record-breaking distance from Earth during lunar flyby, capturing rare views of the moon’s far side and advancing NASA’s plan for a return to the lunar surface.
Three arrested after police firing in Rupandehi
One injured as police open fire after suspects resist arrest; large quantity of controlled substances seized.
Years of policy talk, zero implementation on vehicle conversion
Nepal allows EV retrofitting in principle, but missing standards leave converted vehicles stuck off-road.
Today’s weather: April 7, 2026
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Why are we so bad at resting?
In a culture that glorifies exhaustion, true rest has become unfamiliar and often, uncomfortable.
Preparations for Kantipur Half-Marathon complete
The 14th edition of the half-marathon is taking place on April 18 with winners of Xtreme College Run winning a paid package to IPL final.
APF end Sudurpashchim’s winning streak
Despite the loss, Sudurpashchim stay firm in the second position, with 10 points from five wins in seven games.
2nd NPL’s total gross revenue over Rs473 million
CAN’s board meeting on Monday approved the income and expenditure during the 2nd NPL. The meeting also decided to use ICC’s funding of USD500,000 in women’s cricket.
Foreign Minister Khanal to begin maiden overseas trip from Mauritius
Will attend Indian Ocean Conference on April 10-12 and may meet several foreign counterparts including S Jaishankar.
Supreme Court says Oli and Lekhak need not be in custody for investigation. Orders their release on Thursday
Orders their release on humanitarian grounds, even if investigation is not completed.
Indian duties batter Nepal’s steel exports, wipe out billions in earnings
Shipments plunge over 77 percent as safeguard tariff and policy hurdles hit high-value goods.
Ruling party apologises to Dalits for historical injustice. But communities demand real change
The government had promised to deliver a formal apology within 15 days of assuming office, alongside reform programmes for social justice.
EditorialFuel frenzy
Nepal cannot bear the brunt of external shocks without a buffer of energy and food security.
For the RSP, ‘Blue’ is not just a colour. It is a political sign
Do citizens only see the colour, or do they also understand the underlying meanings?
Together for health. Stand with science. Advance ‘One Health’
On this World Health Day, the WHO calls on Nepal to stand with science—by turning evidence into action, investing in resilient systems and working across sectors to protect the health of people, animals, plants and the planet.
AI, in its every form, is coming to us. We cannot run away from it
With the advancement of artificial intelligence, the natural curiosity of humans is predicted to grow significantly in numbers.