- Friday, 24 April 2026
Shisuwa-Khudikhola model road completed in Pokhara
A model road has been constructed from Shisuwa-30 to Khudikhola-32 in Pokhara Metropolitan City, Kaski. The 4.14-kilometre road was built at a cost of Rs. 341.12 million by Ashish Nirman Sewa.
Titi Lake emerges as tempting tourist spot
Titi Lake in Thasang Rural Municipality–5 of Mustang has been drawing increasing numbers of visitors, thanks to its natural beauty and improving infrastructure. During a recent visit, Divakumari Pun Tilija, Vice-Chairperson of Annapurna Rural Municipality in neighbouring Myagdi district, said she was delighted to see ducks swimming in the lake and nesting on small mounds in its centre. Surrounded by forests of pine and juniper, the lake’s serene environment has been attracting tourists on a daily basis. Visitors return satisfied after enjoying views of the Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri mountain ranges, along with the area’s unique landscape.
World marks Int'l Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace today
The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is being marked all over the world today. The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy
Fuel import bill jumps to Rs. 212B
Nepal has witnessed a sharp rise in fuel import expenditure over the past month, driven by escalating international petroleum prices linked to tensions in the Middle East. According to the latest data released by the Department of Customs, the country imported petroleum products—including liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)—worth over Rs. 34.86 billion between mid-March and mid-April 2026. Cumulatively, petroleum imports have reached nearly Rs. 212 billion so far in the current fiscal year, up from Rs. 177 billion recorded by mid-March.
Nation
No shortage of chemical fertilizer for paddy plantation: Minister Chaudhary
Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development and Forest and Environment, Gita Chaudhary has said that there will not be shortage of chemical fertilizer necessary for paddy plantation.
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Government orders not to nominate employees for foreign trips
The government has issued a directive to not nominate any government employees for foreign visits for next three months.
Hindu Kush Himalaya snowpack down to record low, water shortages imminent: Report
Snow cover across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) has fallen to 27.8 per cent below the long-term average, breaking last year’s record low and marking the fourth consecutive year below-normal snow persistence.
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Madhes Province Assembly session to prorogue from midnight today
The current session of the Madhes Province Assembly will be terminated from midnight today.
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World
Trump threatens Britain with "big tariffs" over tech tax
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose hefty tariffs on Britain if the British government does not drop its digital services tax (DST), The Telegraph reported Friday.
Business
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Private sector urges government to create investment-friendly environment
The private sector has urged the government to create investment-friendly environment.
NRB to absorb Rs 120 billion
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has to absorb Rs 120 billion through deposit collection today.
Gold’s False Shine Traps Nepal
Think of a wild thing that happened in the closing days of British rule in India, as told in colonial stories that scared Europeans. When rioters broke into the homes of British diplomats who were departing, they ignored diamonds, emeralds, Bu
Fuel import bill jumps to Rs. 212B
Nepal has witnessed a sharp rise in fuel import expenditure over the past month, driven by escalating international petroleum prices linked to tensions in the Middle East. According to the latest data released by the Department of Customs, the country imported petroleum products—including liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)—worth over Rs. 34.86 billion between mid-March and mid-April 2026. Cumulatively, petroleum imports have reached nearly Rs. 212 billion so far in the current fiscal year, up from Rs. 177 billion recorded by mid-March.
Sports
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Help Nepal launch title defence with win
Defending champions Help Nepal Sports Club and Tribhuvan Army Club got off to a flying start in the men’s draw of the 10th PM Cup NVA Women’s and Men’s Volleyball League 2083. Nepal Police Club and APF Club also opened with victories in the women’s competition. The league served off on Thursday at the Dasarath Rangasala Covered Hall in Tripureshwor. Defending champions Help Nepal swept Budhanilkantha Volleyball Club in straight sets, cruising to 25–13, 25–17, 25–18.
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
Agro goods collection centre brought into operation five yrs of its completion
Five years after its development, an agricultural goods collection centre was brought into operation at Belchautara of Shuklagandaki Municipality-5 in Tanahun district.