- Thursday, 23 April 2026
Good practice in waste management in Tamghas: Waste sold to 'waste bank'
The Municipal Development and Clean Environment Committee has started selling the non-biodegradable waste from the waste collected in Tamghas, to Palpa Nepalese Waste Bank.
Power plant endangers Modi Khola
Flowing from the foothills of the Annapurna range through Kaski to Parbat, the Modi Khola was once seen as a symbol of life, livelihoods and biodiversity. Known as an “energy river”, it now appears to be struggling to survive.
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.
Nation
Good practice in waste management in Tamghas: Waste sold to 'waste bank'
The Municipal Development and Clean Environment Committee has started selling the non-biodegradable waste from the waste collected in Tamghas, to Palpa Nepalese Waste Bank.
15-bed hospital facility built in Tanahun
A 15-bed Vyas Municipal Hospital building was constructed at Dumsibazaar in Vyas Municipality, Tanahun.
Goods worth Rs 79.54 billion exported thru Birgunj in nine months
Nepali goods worth Rs 79.54 billion were exported through the Birgunj customs point in the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2082/83 BS, the Birgunj Customs Office said.
Mayor of Ratnanagar offers free health insurance to poor, underprivileged families from his salary, benefits
The Mayor of Ratnanagar Municipality, Prahlad Sapkota, has offered health insurance to 37 poor and economically underprivileged households from his salary and benefits. The beneficiaries were selected on the basis of recommendations from concerned ward offices.
World
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
Business
Power plant endangers Modi Khola
Flowing from the foothills of the Annapurna range through Kaski to Parbat, the Modi Khola was once seen as a symbol of life, livelihoods and biodiversity. Known as an “energy river”, it now appears to be struggling to survive.
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.
Sports
Nepal edge Rwanda for second win
Nepal secured their second victory in the ICC Women’s Challenge Trophy, defeating hosts Rwanda by two wickets in Kigali on Wednesday. After losing their opener to the USA, Nepal
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
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.