- Sunday, 19 April 2026
Vehicle-free Saturdays, connecting people with heritage in Ason
The usually crowded and chaotic lanes of Ason wore a different look on Saturday as the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) rolled out its ‘vehicle-free Saturday’ campaign, transforming one of the Valley’s busiest marketplaces into a vibrant pedestrian zone.
Govt legalising ICE to EV conversion
A 16-year-old internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle owned by Sajha Yatayat was successfully converted into an electric vehicle (EV) two years ago. This was the recent case in Nepal where an ICE vehicle was converted into an EV, despite the absence of a relevant policy.
Israeli strikes kill health professionals in Lebanon
It was late morning when two ambulances slowed to a stop outside of the village of Mayfadoun in southern Lebanon. Having heard minute
Bangladesh Embassy marks Pohela Boishakh
Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu celebrated Pohela Boishakh, the first day of the Bangla New Year 1433, with great enthusiasm and festivity at the Embassy premises on 17 April 2026.
Nation
Badimalika Municipal Assembly unveils policy and programmes
Badimalika Municipality's 19th municipal assembly unveiled annual policy and programmes for the fiscal year 2025/26 (2082/83). Mayor Amar Bahadur Khadka tabled the document during the meeting.
Tanahun marks Matatirtha Aunsi with devotional cow feeding
Devotees in Tanahun observed Mata Tirtha Aunsi (Mother's Day) by offering food to cows on Friday. Recognising cows as revered maternal figures within the Hindu religion and culture, numerous people visite
NA Chair, Dahal, Turkish Assembly, Numan, hold meeting
National Assembly Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal and Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye, Numan Kurtulmus, held a meeting on Saturday on the sidelines of the 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). NA Chair Dahal is in Istanbul to participate in the 152nd IPU Assembly.
Partial influence of westerly, local winds across country
According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather in Koshi Province, hilly and mountainous regions would remain generally cloudy today.
World
Israeli strikes kill health professionals in Lebanon
It was late morning when two ambulances slowed to a stop outside of the village of Mayfadoun in southern Lebanon. Having heard minutes
Business
Rani Customs point remains flexible for shoppers
While the government claims to have tightened controls at border points to curb revenue leakage, it remains relatively easy for Nepali consumers to bring
Rural farmers drawn to sugarcane farming and jaggery production
Farmers in the rural areas of Dadeldhura have been increasingly attracted to sugarcane farming and the production of jaggery. As jaggery can be stored and sold for years
Tanahun to construct Bakhan Singh Memorial Park
A park and statue are to be constructed in Tanahun in memory of Bakhan Singh Gurung, the pioneer of Nepal’s cooperative movement and its first cooperative campaigner.
Kailali customs collects revenue of Rs 6.32 billion in nine months
Kailali Customs Office Dhangadhi has collected revenue of Rs 6 billion 327 million and 100 thousand in the last nine months of the current fiscal year 2025/26.
Sports
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Home Ministry directs DAOs for service reforms
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has instructed District Administration Offices (DAOs) to establish appropriate service counters for new citizenship issuance and duplication, passports, national identit
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
NMC urges health professionals not to prescribe medicines, consultations via social sites
The Nepal Medical Council (NMC) has directed doctors not to recommend medicines on social media platforms without proper medical examination.