- Thursday, 9 April 2026
No vehicles in Asan on Saturdays
KMC initiates 'Vehicle-Free Asan' program in effect from New Year
In an effort to preserve the originality and cultural heritage of the Asan area in Kathmandu, a decision has been made to prohibit the entry of vehicles every Saturday starting from Nepali year Baisakh 5, 2083 BS.
Textbooks arrive in Karnali before start of new academic session
School textbooks in Karnali have arrived this time before the new academic session begins. The Janak Education Materials Centre (JEMC) Limited, Nepalgunj office distributed 462,000 sets of textbooks in the province before the start of the new academic session.
Foreign Minister Khanal leaving for Mauritius to attend IOC 2026
Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal is leaving today for Port Louis, Republic of Mauritius, to address the 9th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) 2026 at the invitation of Minister of External Affairs of India Dr S. Jaishankar.
Aathrai Tribeni to observe one day weekly holiday
Aathrai Tribeni rural municipality in Taplejung district has decided to grant a public holiday only on Saturdays, reducing the weekly holiday to one day.
Nation
KMC initiates 'Vehicle-Free Asan' program in effect from New Year
In an effort to preserve the originality and cultural heritage of the Asan area in Kathmandu, a decision has been made to prohibit the entry of vehicles every Saturday starting from Nepali year Baisakh 5, 2083 BS.
Textbooks arrive in Karnali before start of new academic session
School textbooks in Karnali have arrived this time before the new academic session begins. The Janak Education Materials Centre (JEMC) Limited, Nepalgunj office distributed 462,000 sets of textbooks in the province before the start of the new academic session.
Foreign Minister Khanal leaving for Mauritius to attend IOC 2026
Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal is leaving today for Port Louis, Republic of Mauritius, to address the 9th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) 2026 at the invitation of Minister of External Affairs of India Dr S. Jaishankar.
Chair Oli and leader Lekhak freed
CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak have been released from police custody.
World
Ceasefire at risk with possible mines in Strait of Hormuz and Israel attacking Lebanon
The United States and Iran both claimed victory Wednesday after the two countries and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire to halt more than a month of war, even as more drones and missiles hit the Islamic Republic and Gulf Arab states.
Business
Gold and silver prices decrease
Gold has fallen by Rs 4,300 per tola to reach Rs 294,700 per tola, while silver has dropped by Rs 150 per tola to be traded at Rs 4,875 per tola, said the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.
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.
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
-height-sm-thumb.jpg)
Society
KMC initiates 'Vehicle-Free Asan' program in effect from New Year
In an effort to preserve the originality and cultural heritage of the Asan area in Kathmandu, a decision has been made to prohibit the entry of vehicles every Saturday starting from Nepali year Baisakh 5, 2083 BS.