- Thursday, 9 April 2026
Vaidyakhana awaits cure from new government
Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s father, Dr. Ram Narayan Shah, who passed away a few months back, was once the chief of the Singha Durbar Vaidyakhana, Nepal’s oldest herbal medicine production factory. Most of the Vaidyakhana employees were excited when Shah was appointed Prime Minister, hoping he would be aware of the institution's struggles and understood how to improve the centuries-old company.
World Bank cuts this year’s growth projection to 2.3%
The World Bank has projected that Nepal's economic growth in the current Fiscal Year 2025/26 will drop down to 2.3 per cent from 4.6 per cent of the FY 2024/25. The impact of the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the lingering effects of the September 2025 unrest are the reasons behind this slowdown, according to the World Bank’s latest economic update. Looking ahead, reconstruction activities, continued hydropower expansion, and consumption linked to the 2027 subnational elections are expected to support a pickup in growth to an average of 4.4 per cent over the next two fiscal years, it said in its report published on Wednesday.
Nepal welcomes US-Iran ceasefire agreement
Nepal remains supportive of all efforts by the international community aimed at promoting lasting peace and stability in the region and beyond, according to the press release.
Swiss Ambassador pays courtesy call on Home Minister Gurung
Ambassador of Switzerland to Nepal, Danielle Meuwly, paid a courtesy call on Home Minister Sudhan Gurung.
Nation
People's Movement Day being celebrated today
The People's Movement Day is being celebrated today by organizing a variety of programs to commemorate the day when democracy was restored in Nepal.
Heavy rain obstructs Butwal-Narayangadh road
The Daunne section of Binayi Triveni Rural Municipality-2 in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Sustaeast) along the East-West Highway has been completely blocked after roads turned slippery due to the rain.
Chances of rain in various parts of the country today
Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is occurring in some parts of Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces, the hilly parts of Koshi province, as well as some places in Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, the Meteorological Forecasting Division has stated.
Put citizens first, IGP Karki instructs officers
Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki has directed police personnel to prioritise service delivery in line with citizens’ expectations, placing the public at the centre of policing and ensuring that their concerns and grievances are addressed appropriately. Addressing officers virtually from Nepal Police Headquarters on Wednesday, the IGP instru
World
Israel renews strikes on south Lebanon despite Mideast truce
Israel renewed its strikes in south Lebanon on Wednesday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted the Iran war truce does not include Lebanon.
Business
Minister Shrestha vows timely irrigation projects
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has said that irrigation projects such as Sikta, Bheri–Babai, Rani Jamara Kulariya, and Sunkoshi–Marin will no longer be left incomplete or neglected. Addressing a programme organised on the oc
NAIMA urges to raise auto loan ceiling to 80%
Nepal Automobile Importers and Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) has urged the government to ensure easier financial access by maintaining a hire-purchase system allowing up to 80 per cent financing with a 20 per cent down payment.
Koiralo blooms ignored in hills, valued in cities
The koiralo (Bauhinia variegata) flower, which blooms abundantly in the forests and hills of Bajura and often goes to waste, is seeing increasing demand in urban areas. Locals in the hills have traditionally given little importance to the koiralo flower, whereas people in cities have begun to recognise its value, leading to a rise in demand. The koiralo flower is considered highly beneficial for health. It can be used as a vegetable or made into pickles, and it typically blooms from mid-March to mid-May. Karan BK, a local of Budhiganga Municipality, said that the flower blooms profusely across forested slopes from mid-March to mid-May.
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NEPSE Index up by 45.12 point to 2802.52
Nepal Stock Exchange Index up by 45.12 point today. At the end of the market close, share price of of 251 companies went up meanwhile, 15 fell down.
Sports
Dahal shines with double Gold in South Asian badminton
Nepal’s top shuttler, Prince Dahal, captured two gold medals at the Badminton Asia–South Asian Regional Championship held in Islamabad, Pakistan, from 1–7 April. In the men’s singles final, Dahal defeated Pakistan’s Abdul Manan Raj 21–11, 9–21, 21–5 to secure the title. He then partnered Rasila Maharjan in the mixed doubles, where the Nepali duo overcame Pakistan’s Raja Hassan Mujtaba and Ammarah Ishtiaq 21–14, 21–13 in the final.
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
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Society
Nepali Army always committed to upholding national unity: CoAS Sigdel
Chief of the Army Staff, Ashok Raj Sigdel, asserted that the Nepali Army (NA) remains consistently committed to maintaining national unity.