- Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Snow blankets Bhairavkunda, drawing more visitors
Fresh snowfall has turned Bhairavkunda, a high-altitude lake in Bhotekoshi Rural Municipality, into a striking white landscape, attracting a growing number of visitors.
Karnali grapples with high maternal, child mortality
Bhawana Bista, 27, of Narharinath Rural Municipality–8 in Kalikot, died during treatment. She had undergone a caesarean delivery at the Provincial Hospital, Surkhet, on April 13.
Fire destroys 1,000 homes in Malaysian coastal village
A fire that tore through a Malaysian coastal settlement on Borneo Island destroyed about 1,000 homes and displaced over 9,000 people, authorities said. The fire started early Sun
Syangja children learn sarangi from elders
In the past, sarangi was played to convey informational messages to villagers through song and also to express the joys and sorrows through the melodious tunes of the instrument. Today, however, such sc
Nation
Contract period expires, yet no works to construct motorable bridge
No works have begun for constructing a motorable bridge even after the passage of one year since the expiry of contract period.
Dr Dinesh Sunar receives special recognition in US
An international parkour athlete and multiple Guinness World Records holder Dr Dinesh Sunar (PhD, Sports Science – Honorary) has been honored with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition by Thomas R. Suozzi, representing New York’s Third Congressional District.
'People with autism need rights-based support'
A three-day Special Education Seminar and Training Programme on Autism concluded here on Monday. The event, themed 'From Awareness to Action in Autism', was jointly organised by Mental Health Nepal and Scope of Hope Foundation at the initiative of Nepal Academy of Psychology.
Two die in fire, one dead in road accident in Udaypur
In the incident that occurred this morning, 70-year-old Laxmi Narayan Khadka and 30-year-old Pawan Khadka lost their lives, according to Information Officer Niranjan Thapa of the District Police Office. The fire broke out at the home of Laxmi Narayan Khadka.
World
Nations meet for first fossil fuel exit summit
More than 50 nations are attending a world-first conference on phasing out fossil fuels in Colombia next week as the Iran war underscores how dependent countries remain on planet-heating coal, oil and gas.
Business
Sikta Project covers only 24,000 hectares of lands
The construction of the Sikta Irrigation Project, a national pride project under construction in Banke, has achieved irrigation coverage over 24,000 hectares of land despite taking nearly two decades and spending close to Rs. 24 billion.
Trade deficit widens to Rs. 1,267 billion in nine months
The country’s trade deficit swelled to Rs. 1,267 billion during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, driven by a significantly higher volume of imports than exports.
Poultry sector losses Rs. 500M due to bird flu
Farmers have suffered direct financial losses of more than Rs. 500 million in the past month due to a bird flu outbreak that has spread to three districts of Koshi Province—Jhapa, Morang, and Sunsari.
Tighter borders hamper ordinary shoppers
Following the strict enforcement of a rule requiring customs duty on goods worth more than Rs. 100 at Nepal–India border points, there has been a noticeable impact on daily life and trade in border areas.
Sports
Nepal falter under lights as UAE clinch rain‑hit opener
Nepal’s batting frailties were exposed under the floodlights at TU Cricket Ground on Monday evening as the hosts slumped to a six‑wicket defeat to the United Arab Emirates in the opening T20I of the home series- their first international match played at night.
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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
Cyber security advisory issued against ransomware attacks
The National Cyber Security Center has issued a cyber security advisory to alert the general public about the recent increase in ransomware attacks.