Friday, April 24th, 2026

First Parliamentary Session concludes procedural tasks; Committee Chair elections set for April 17

KATHMANDU: The inaugural session of the 7th House of Representatives has concluded its procedural mandates,…

Debate intensifies over reopening the long-dormant Janakpur Cigarette Factory

JANAKPURDHAM: Discussions regarding the revival of the Janakpur Cigarette Factory (JCF), once one of Nepal’s…

Shankar Pokharel slams PM Shah’s silence in Parliament; questions asset disclosures

KATHMANDU: CPN (UML) General Secretary Shankar Pokharel has criticized Prime Minister Balendra Shah for failing…

Health Ministry launches ‘Hospital Service Reform Procedure 2026’

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Health and Population has officially implemented the ‘Hospital Service Reform Procedure…

High-stakes US-Iran talks begin in Islamabad amid fragile West Asia ceasefire

ISLAMABAD: Delegations from the United States and Iran are set to meet in the Pakistani…

Labor permit is the only document needed for migrant workers: DOI

KATHMANDU: The Department of Immigration (DoI) has issued a formal clarification stating that Nepali citizens…

Govt launches ‘Zero Pending File Campaign’ to eliminate administrative delays

KATHMANDU: In a significant move toward bureaucratic reform, the government has announced a nationwide 'Zero…

PM Shah skips inaugural address as first session ends

KATHMANDU: The first session of the newly elected House of Representatives was formally prorogued at…

Fake Bhutanese refugee scam remains unresolved as calls grow for fresh probe

KATHMANDU: The high-profile Fake Bhutanese Refugee Scam, widely described as one of the most disgraceful…

Mineral-based industries generate Rs 2.14 billion in revenue

KATHMANDU: The government has collected Rs 2.14 billion in revenue from mineral-based industries, according to…

1,719 drivers penalised in Kathmandu Valley for traffic rule violations

KATHMANDU: A total of 1,719 drivers were penalised in the past 24 hours for violating…

Gagan Thapa vows to rebrand party, focus on unity

KATHMANDU: Gagan Thapa, president of the Nepali Congress, has said the party will be unified…