- Sunday, 26 October 2025
Health Minister's first decision in favour of those injured during Gen Z protest
Talking to media persons upon the assumption of office, Minister Dr Sharma vowed transparency in procurement of medical goods including equipment, and end of corruption. "Gen Z's protest was for good governance and end of corruption. So, I wish I won't hear any complaints of corruption," she reiterated.
Two newly appointed ministers sworn-in
President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly appointed Health and Population Minister Dr. Sudha Sharma and Minister for Youth and Sports Bablu Gupta.
US entrepreneurs of Nepali origin ready to invest in motherland if environment gets favourable
American entrepreneurs of Nepali origin stated that they are willing to invest in Nepal if investment environment gets conducive.
Gold, silver prices see slight slide
The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association said that gold is priced at Rs 241,900 per tola (11.66 gram), while the price of silver is set at Rs 3,015 for the same weight today.
Nation
Maoist Centre supports election: Prachanda
“There is no reason for us to shy away from the election. Rather, it is necessary to exert pressure on the government from all sides to create an atmosphere appropriate for the polls. The election will be the best way to address the current political situation in the country.”
Home Minister visiting Madhesh to take updates of peace, security and electoral preparations
He will be leaving here for Janakpur on Monday along with Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies and for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Anil Kumar Sinha, Minister for Youth and Sports, Bablu Gupta, and Home Secretary Rameshwor Dangal, according to the Prime Minister's Press Coordinator Ram Bahadur Rawal.
Water from Bagmati Dhap Dam released into river for Chhath
The move aims to increase the water flow in the river to facilitate devotees in performing rituals that warrant holy dips. According to the Committee’s Information Officer, Uddhav Nepal, it takes around 14 hours for the water released from the Dhap Dam to reach the Pashupatinath area. Water from the dam is released into the river on special occasions.
Health Minister's first decision in favour of those injured during Gen Z protest
Talking to media persons upon the assumption of office, Minister Dr Sharma vowed transparency in procurement of medical goods including equipment, and end of corruption. "Gen Z's protest was for good governance and end of corruption. So, I wish I won't hear any complaints of corruption," she reiterated.
World
Trump says increasing tariffs on Canada by 10 percent
US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was hiking tariffs on Canadian goods by an additional 10 percent, in the latest fallout over a Canadian anti-tariff ad that featured late US leader Ronald Reagan.
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Business
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Trade deficit of approximately Rs 400 billion in three months
The country has recorded a trade deficit of approximately 400 billion rupees in the initial three months of the current fiscal year 2082/83 BS (2025/26).
US entrepreneurs of Nepali origin ready to invest in motherland if environment gets favourable
American entrepreneurs of Nepali origin stated that they are willing to invest in Nepal if investment environment gets conducive.
Gold, silver prices see slight slide
The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association said that gold is priced at Rs 241,900 per tola (11.66 gram), while the price of silver is set at Rs 3,015 for the same weight today.
Pesticide use rises in Karnali despite ‘organic province’ pledge
Seven years after the Karnali Province government declared it would become Nepal’s first ‘organic province’, the region is witnessing increasing use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides, raising doubts over the ambitious pledge made on February 18, 2018. Karnali’s natural landscape, traditional farming systems and fertile soil had offered hope that the province could lead the country in organic production. However, the growing import and recommendation of chemical pesticides, even by government agencies, has undermined that goal.
Sports
World Cup Cricket League-2: Nepal defeated by America
Nepal faced a 106-run defeat to the United States in a triangular One-Day International (ODI) series match under the ICC Cricket World Cup League-2, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.
Interview
Elections will be free, fair, credible and impartial: Bhandari
The election to the House of Representatives (HoR) is scheduled for March 5, 2026, following the political transition that emerged after the recent Gen-Z uprising, which led to the formation of an interim govern
Employees should deliver responsively: Chief Secy
On June 15, 1951, the Public Service Commission was established in Nepal, marking the beginning of a formal employee selection process. Later, on September 7, 1956, the first Civil Service
Society
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NHRC urges all parties to maintain restraint
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on all parties engaged in peaceful demonstrations to exercise restraint.