- Saturday, 9 May 2026
A meeting of the Council of Ministers
Govt. dismisses honorary consuls in various countries
The government has dismissed 15 honorary consuls serving in various countries.
Literature, art, music bolsters social unity: President Paudel
At Natikaji National Music Award and Prize Distribution programme organised at Sheetal Niwas today, President Paudel argued that literature, art and music have brought all Nepalis to unity.
Enhance disaster preparedness for improved forecasting: Minister Shrestha
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, has said it is essential to enhance disaster preparedness for effective weather forecasting, which he argued, would help minimize human and property loss.
Wife dies, husband injured in Nawalpur road mishap
A woman got killed while her husband sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred on Friday afternoon along the East-West Highway at Thumsi in Gaidakot Municipality-9, Nawalpur district.
Nation
Agriculture Minister for ensuring food quality
She urged the Department to streamline its services, enhance transparency and improve overall effectiveness. During her visit to the Department on Friday, Minister Chaudhary urged it to work effectively in safeguarding public health. Citizen's health and hygiene count much, so quality standard is essential, according to her.
Consultation with experts to resolve land issues: Minister Rawal
At a parliamentary committee meeting held on Friday, Minister Rawal said the land related problems had been pending for long because of undue political interferences in the Land Dispute Resolution Commission. Actually, the Commission should have experts, she said, pledging a formation of an experts' committee to wipe out problems. The Minister was speaking at the meeting of Agriculture, Cooperatives and Natural Resources under the House of Representatives.
MoFA furnishes suggestions to reduce impact of ongoing tensions in West Asia
During a press conference held on Friday, Ministry Spokesperson Lok Bahadur Paudel Chhetri shared major points of the inter-ministerial high-level task force that was established to study the West Asia crisis and its impact in Nepal. The report stresses the need for the government to create comprehensive policies and action plans so that diverse impacts of this adversity could be minimized.
Speaker Aryal observes e-attendance system
Speaker at the House of Representatives, Dol Prasad Aryal, has reviewed the upcoming sign language service and e-attendance system that are being launched in the federal parliament building.
World
Large forest fire breaks out in Ukraine's Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
A forest fire covering 1,100 hectares has broken out at the Exclusion Zone around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, the State Service for Emergencies said on Friday.
Business
Gold, silver prices go up
The prices of gold and silver have increased in the domestic market today.
G2G process begins to import fertilisers
The government has initiated the procurement process of importing 50,000 tonnes of chemical fertilisers from India through the government-to-government (G2G) system in an effort to prevent a possible fertiliser shortage in the country.
Crusher plants operating without registration
Several crusher plants have been found operating without registration or permits along the banks of the Chepe River in Rainas Municipality-6, Lamjung. A monitoring team discovered that three c
2nd South Asia Trade Fair kicks off
The Second South Asia Trade Fair 2026 BS kicked off today at local Bhrikutimandap based in Exhibition Road.
Sports
Nepal 'A' defeats the USA
In the one-day cricket match played at Upper Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu on Friday, Nepal 'A' defeated the USA by three wickets.
Interview
Comedy must evolve beyond body-shaming humour: Prabhat Lama
Prabhat Lama, a renowned stand-up comedian who is a permanent resident of Mahottari district, spent more than 10 years in radio programmes, struggling to be an artist. After arriving in Kathmandu, he joined Radio-Audio, the first comedy-the
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.
Society
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Kanchanpur-based institutional schools directed not to overcharge students
Unit Chief Laxman Giri said that complaints have been received that some institutional schools have overcharged students, collected annual fees under various headings, and charged exam fees for the new admission. They are alleged of not providing official payment slips as well.