- Friday, 3 April 2026
No menace but dialogue with taxpayers to increase revenue: Finance Minister Wagle
Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has directed the employees at Birgunj Customs to meet the revenue target.
Government's priority is on improving service delivery through institutional development: Communications Minister Timilsina
Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Dr Bikram Timilsina, has said that ensuring citizens receive prompt, efficient and effective services through the institutional capacity development of government agencies and public institutions is a high priority for the government.
Bird flu detected in three districts of Koshi, around 85,000 fowls culled
Jhapa, April 3: Following the detection of bird flu, around 85,000 fowls were culled in three districts of Koshi Province. Senior Livestock Development Officer at the Directorate of Livestock and Fishery Development, Biratnagar, Dr Ganga Ram Yadav shared that fowls raised in 22 commercial poultry farms of three districts were destroyed after the confirmation of bird flu (H 5N 1) infection. Out of 14 districts in Koshi Province, bird flu has been detected in three districts—Jhapa, Morang and Sunsari. Dr Yadav added that bird flu has been detected in eight farms of Morang, two of Jhapa and 12 of Sunsari, adding 227,000 eggs and 28,000 kilogrammes of poultry feed were also destroyed along with fowls. The Directorate has banned the export and import of poultry-products adopting high-alertness at the areas surrounding to bird flu hit farms in to prevent further spread of the infection.(RSS)
Fake examinee arrested from Hetauda
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Pushkar Bogati, spokesperson for the District Police Office, Makwanpur, the suspect was taken into custody after he was found appearing in the examination using an admit card issued in another student’s name with his own photograph attached to it.
Nation
Dahal appointed PM Shah's press and research expert
She was appointed to the post in accordance with Prime Minister's Advisor and Secretariat Management Procedure, 2074 BS. Dahal, who has established herself as an investigative journalist, is a writer and a media lecturer for over two decades.
No menace but dialogue with taxpayers to increase revenue: Finance Minister Wagle
Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has directed the employees at Birgunj Customs to meet the revenue target.
Flood-damaged dam remains unrepaired, farmers worried
Ward Chair Bodhanath Devkota said that the attention of the local, provincial and federal governments has been drawn by farmers of Gaidatar to the need for reconstruction of the dam.
Public and private hospitals begin to offer 10 per cent free beds
With the government strictly enforcing 10 per cent free hospital beds for the poor and helpless patients, more and more healthcare facilities are now complying with this provision, said the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
World
Iran warns UN Security Council against 'provocative action' on Hormuz
Iran warned the UN Security Council against any "provocative action", ahead of a scheduled vote on a draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz that ended up being postponed.
Business
No menace but dialogue with taxpayers to increase revenue: Finance Minister Wagle
Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has directed the employees at Birgunj Customs to meet the revenue target.
Flood-damaged dam remains unrepaired, farmers worried
Ward Chair Bodhanath Devkota said that the attention of the local, provincial and federal governments has been drawn by farmers of Gaidatar to the need for reconstruction of the dam.
Vice President Yadav opens 9th International Women's Trade Expo
Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav has opined that Woman Entrepreneurs Trade Fair would help make women self-dependent.
Bullion price: Gold unchanged, silver climbs
The price of gold is unchanged while that of silver has increased in the domestic bullion market today. The price of silver has gone up by Rs 50 per tola (11.66 grammes).
Sports
Army dominate Madhesh, Sudur Paschim survive Gandaki scare
Tribhuwan Army Club maintained their winning run to go one point clear at the top of the league table, while Sudur Paschim Province climbed to second place in the Men’s Prime Minister (PM) Cup on Thursday.
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
Senior citizens felicitated in Meringden Rural Municipality-4
Bed Prasad Hangam Limbu, Ward Chair of Meringden Rural Municipality-4, said 82 senior citizens- 38 women and 44 men, of aged raning from 68 to 90- were felicitated.