• Thursday, 23 April 2026

Communists mark founding day amidst despair

Gokyo Declaration 2026 calls for urgent action in Himalayan region

A climate conference held in Gokyo, a high-altitude settlement in Solukhumbu, on the occasion of ‘Earth Day 2026’ has issued a call for urgent action to address the growing impacts of climate change in Nepal’s Himalayan region.

Home Ministry to be held by Prime Minister Shah

President Ramchandra Paudel has designated Prime Minister Balendra Shah to also assume the Home Ministry portfolio.

Chinese artistes enthrall audience

Chinese artistes have enthralled Nepali audience with melodious songs and dazzling dances. They performed under the theme of 'voices of spring – travelling across Inner Mongolia with songs' at a function in Kathmandu Tuesday.

Defiant Nile island in Sudan’s war

For nearly two years, Al-Shubbak watched through ancient grey eyes as Tuti, the crescent-shaped island in the heart of the Sudanese capital she calls home, emptied of its inhabitants under a punishing paramilitary siege.

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'Ensure dignified use of diplomatic passports'

Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal held a meeting with chief whips, whips and representatives from all parties to reach a consensus that adherence to current legal provisions is essential to ensure the dignified and systematic use of diplomatic passports.

Online voters' list enrollment begins

In a move set to streamline civic participation, authorities in western Nepal have introduced an online system allowing eligible citizens to register for the electoral roll from the comfort of their homes, brin

Loudspeakers cause noise pollution

The loudspeakers that are played during the religious and wedding functions have caused noise pollution at Rajbiraj Municipality in Saptari district. Locals say that the health of the general public is beginning to suffer due to rising noise levels.

Gokyo Declaration 2026 calls for urgent action in Himalayan region

A climate conference held in Gokyo, a high-altitude settlement in Solukhumbu, on the occasion of ‘Earth Day 2026’ has issued a call for urgent action to address the growing impacts of climate change in Nepal’s Himalayan region.

Communists mark founding day amidst despair

Property probe panel initiates works

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US monks bring peace to Sri Lanka

Saffron-robed Buddhist monks began a week-long peace walk across Sri Lanka on Wednesday, accompanied by a rescued stray dog that has become a celebrity in its own right. Led by Vietnamese

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Govt urged to adopt agroecology

The Alliance of Agriculture for Food has called on the government to revise its recently published national commitment document, advocating a transition to an environmentally friendly agricultural system based on agroecology.

Germany set to slash growth forecast

The German government on Wednesday is expected to cut its growth forecast for this year as the energy shock triggered by the Middle East war hammers Europe's biggest economy. Hopes had been hig

Minister Wagle vows no use of Nepali territory against neighbours

Addressing a programme 'Voice of Spring- Travelling across Inner Mongolia with Songs' organized by Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu on Wednesday, Finance Minister Dr Wagle expressed gratitude to the Chinese government for its assistance to Nepal's socio-economic developments.

NRB absorbs Rs 40 billion

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has absorbed Rs 40 billion from the financial market today. The central bank sucked up the excess liquidity for the period of six months bidding through deposit collection auction.

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Nepal A fall to Oman in opening practice match

Nepal A suffered a 70-run defeat to Oman in the first match of the one-day practice series at Upper Mulpani Cricket Ground on Wednesday. Opting to bat first, Oman posted 280 for nin

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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

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Minister Wagle vows no use of Nepali territory against neighbours

Addressing a programme 'Voice of Spring- Travelling across Inner Mongolia with Songs' organized by Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu on Wednesday, Finance Minister Dr Wagle expressed gratitude to the Chinese government for its assistance to Nepal's socio-economic developments.