- Sunday, 26 April 2026
Ministry emphasizes politics-free education sector
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has advanced a drive to free education sector from political meddling since Minister Sashmit Pokharel assumed office.
Blacktopping of eastern section of Narayanghat-Butwal road completes
Engineer Shiva Khanal, information officer of the eastern section of the road, said that the project will lay Chinese carpet grass in the greenery area, especially during the rainy season.
Photographs portraying entrepreneurship to be awarded
The competition was announced in the context of marking national photography day on April 26 in recognition of the first photo published in the Gorkhapatra on 26 April 1927. The photo of Surmati Shresthani depicted a woman spinning for weaving clothes.
International Chinese Language Day marked in Kathmandu
Speaking in the programme, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Zhang Maoming expressed respect to and thanked all those who dedicated themselves for Chinese language education in Nepal and thus contributed to strengthen mutual understanding between civilisations and cultural exchange of Nepal and China.
Nation
Ministry emphasizes politics-free education sector
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has advanced a drive to free education sector from political meddling since Minister Sashmit Pokharel assumed office.
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Banke reports 12 forest fires
Two block forests and several community forests in Banke have reported outbreaks of fire.
Blacktopping of eastern section of Narayanghat-Butwal road completes
Engineer Shiva Khanal, information officer of the eastern section of the road, said that the project will lay Chinese carpet grass in the greenery area, especially during the rainy season.
Demolition campaign begins on bank of Gandak Canal
The Narayani Irrigation Management Office has launched a campaign to demolish huts and other structures built illegally along the bank of the Gandak Canal.
World
Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala event
US Secret Service agents bundled Donald Trump from the stage as shots rang out Saturday evening at a media gala, in what the president later described as an attack by a "would-be assassin."
Business
Price of gold hit Rs 299200 per tola
The market price of Fine Gold hit Rs 299,200 per tola today. The price has increased by Rs 2700 per tola.
Sudurpashchim hydropower potential largely untapped despite huge capacity
Sudurpashchim Province, home to Nepal’s three major river basins—Mahakali, Seti, and Karnali—has utilised less than 1 per cent of its vast hydropower potential, raising concerns among government, investors and policymakers.
Gufapatal in full bloom of Azelea draws crowds of tourists
Nestled amid dense pine forests, Gufapatal has been transformed into a vibrant landscape as Azalea flowers burst into full bloom. With the flowering season in progress, the area is no
Fertiliser sacks pile up at Tatopani
At a time when farmers are facing a shortage of fertilisers for use in their fields, around 30,000 sacks of chemical fertiliser have been lying unused for years at the Tatopani Dry Port and Customs Office.
Sports
Nepal enters semi-final of Nepal Asian Beach Games
Nepal has advanced to the semi-finals of the Sixth Asian Beach Games 2026, currently being held in Sanya, Hainan, China.
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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
Photographs portraying entrepreneurship to be awarded
The competition was announced in the context of marking national photography day on April 26 in recognition of the first photo published in the Gorkhapatra on 26 April 1927. The photo of Surmati Shresthani depicted a woman spinning for weaving clothes.