• Saturday, 4 April 2026

Foreign Minister says government works to strengthen international relations

Minister for Foreign Affairs Sishir Khanal has said that the government is actively working to further strengthen the country’s international relations based on the principles of non-alignment, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and mutual respect.

One teenager killed, another injured in Dang assault

According to police, 16-year-old Ayushman Thapa Magar, a resident of Pankhapani in Rapti Rural Municipality-1, and 17-year-old Smit Pradhan of Barahakhutti, Rapti Rural Municipality-2, had left their homes on Thursday night at around 8 PM, saying they were going to a friend’s house.

'Municipalities liable for Irregularities in river material extraction'

District Administration Office (DAO), Sarlahi, has urged all local governments awarding contracts for river-based materials to strictly monitor and regulate extraction activities.

'Operation Safety' over the night: Five gangsters arrested; 18 held from airport

Spokesperson at the District Police Office Kathmandu, SP Pawan Bhattarai informed that the police conducted 'Operation Safety Kathmandu' last night and arrested Praveen Tamang, known as 'Dimple', for his alleged involvement in gang activities with the Shyam Lama group in Boudha.

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Foreign Minister says government works to strengthen international relations

Minister for Foreign Affairs Sishir Khanal has said that the government is actively working to further strengthen the country’s international relations based on the principles of non-alignment, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and mutual respect.

Fifty per cent cooperatives in Kathmandu fail to submit regular reports

Nearly half of the 1,900 cooperatives operating under the purview of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) have failed to submit their regular reports, according to the KMC's Cooperatives Department.

'Municipalities liable for Irregularities in river material extraction'

District Administration Office (DAO), Sarlahi, has urged all local governments awarding contracts for river-based materials to strictly monitor and regulate extraction activities.

'Operation Safety' over the night: Five gangsters arrested; 18 held from airport

Spokesperson at the District Police Office Kathmandu, SP Pawan Bhattarai informed that the police conducted 'Operation Safety Kathmandu' last night and arrested Praveen Tamang, known as 'Dimple', for his alleged involvement in gang activities with the Shyam Lama group in Boudha.

LMC introduces electric vans for city's green drive

Four injured in Doti road mishap

BNP prepares for golden jubilee celebrations

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Iran hits Kuwait, blasts rock Tehran

Iran's missiles set alight a refinery and damaged a desalination plant in Kuwait on Friday as Israeli and U.S. strikes kept hitting Iran. As the war that b

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IBN sets up investor desk

The Investment Board Nepal (IBN) has established an investor facilitation and grievance hearing desk. The desk has been set up to facilitate service delivery under the operation of a One-Stop Service Centre (OSSC).

Inflation eases to 3.62% in Mid-March

The year-on-year (y-o-y) consumer price inflation stood at 3.62 per cent in mid-March 2026 compared to 3.75 per cent a year ago. According to current microeconomic and

Petrol prices hit record high

Petrol prices in Nepal have reached an all-time high, with the latest revision by the state-owned Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) pushing the cost to Rs. 202 per litre in the Kathmandu Valley. Diesel and kerosene have also been increased to Rs. 182 per litre.

Sugar production declines in Mahottari

Sugar production in Mahottari district, a key hub for sugarcane farming, has continued to decline as mills struggle with inadequate raw material supply. According to Everest Sugar Mill in Ramn

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Gurung and Shrestha named Best Athletes at NNIPA Awards

Karate star Arika Gurung and table tennis player Shantu Shrestha have been crowned Nepal’s Best Athletes at the 20th NNIPA Sports Awards held in Banepa, Kavrepalanchowk, on Friday.

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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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Dahal appointed PM Shah's press and research expert

Skywatchers To Enjoy April Wonders

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Vaping likely to cause cancer: Australian study

NML secures ISO accreditation

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'Operation Safety' over the night: Five gangsters arrested; 18 held from airport

Spokesperson at the District Police Office Kathmandu, SP Pawan Bhattarai informed that the police conducted 'Operation Safety Kathmandu' last night and arrested Praveen Tamang, known as 'Dimple', for his alleged involvement in gang activities with the Shyam Lama group in Boudha.