- Friday, 1 May 2026
Concerted efforts necessary to tap Janakpurdham's tourism prospects
Janakpurdham has become a symbol of vibrant cultural life. This ancient and historic city, rich in religious, historical, and cultural significance, has in recent years been emerging as a major destination for religious tourism.
President Paudel issues Public Procurement (Second Amendment) Ordinance
President Ramchandra Paudel has issued the Public Procurement (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2083, on Thursday.
Govt. proposes Finland to collaborate for school education reforms
Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Sasmit Pokharel, held a courtesy meeting with Finland’s Ambassador to Nepal, Petri Puhakka, at the ministry, where key proposals on strengthening bilateral cooperation were discussed.
Retrofitting of Singha Durbar's gallery hall in full swing
Retrofitting work on the gallery hall inside Singha Durbar is underway.
Nation
Concerted efforts necessary to tap Janakpurdham's tourism prospects
Janakpurdham has become a symbol of vibrant cultural life. This ancient and historic city, rich in religious, historical, and cultural significance, has in recent years been emerging as a major destination for religious tourism.
President Paudel issues Public Procurement (Second Amendment) Ordinance
President Ramchandra Paudel has issued the Public Procurement (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2083, on Thursday.
Death toll reaches 20
Spokesperson of the District Police Office, Rolpa, Police Inspector Sunil Thapa, said that the jeep (Lu 1 Jha 4167) veered some 800 meters down a cliff from the road, causing a fatal accident.
Govt. proposes Finland to collaborate for school education reforms
Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Sasmit Pokharel, held a courtesy meeting with Finland’s Ambassador to Nepal, Petri Puhakka, at the ministry, where key proposals on strengthening bilateral cooperation were discussed.
World
Iran's supreme leader says US suffered 'disgraceful defeat'
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said in a written message on Thursday that the United States had been defeated in its war with the Islamic republic, as the Iranian leadership defied President Donald Trump's warnings of a prolonged blockade.
Business
NEA's 'Digital Infrastructure Company' comes into operation
It is shared that using the NEA's infrastructure will significantly reduce capital expenditure of service providers, offering direct benefit to consumers in the form of cheaper internet.
Nepali tea export to face crisis with India's new lab test rule
According to the new rule, tea of every container from Nepal should be tested in lab in India before imported there. In the past, lab test of a container tea would apply for other 10 containers, but now lab test is mandatory for every container and every entry time.
Price of gold falls by Rs 1800 per tola
Price of fine good fell by Rs 1800 today. The price of fine gold fell to Rs 2,92,700 per tola in the commodity market today from Rs 2,94,500 a day before.
Door-to-door passport delivery begins in Baitadi
A door-to-door campaign to deliver passports has been introduced in Baitadi with the aim of providing faster and more convenient public services. The facility was launched after an agreement was si
Sports
Singh’s fifth century sinks Nepal in League-2
Nepal suffered a 102‑run defeat under the Duckworth‑Lewis method in a rain‑affected ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 fixture against Oman at TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on Wednesday.
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
May Day being observed today
The International Labour Day, or May Day is being celebrated today with the theme “Ensuring a Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment.” This theme addresses the psychosocial risks