- Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Govt forms property probe panel to investigate public office holders since 2006
The 5-member 'Property Investigation Commission' will be formed under the coordination of former justice of Supreme Court Rajendra Kumar Bhandari, said Sasmit Pokharel, government spokesperson and Minister for Education, Science and Technology; Youths and Sports, after the Cabinet meeting this afternoon.
Running bus catches fire in Pokhara, 40 rescued safely
Dipendra GT, a passenger in the bus, said, "First of all, smoke rose from the gear box and then the flames followed. Once we saw the fire, we all got panicked and came out of the bus through doors and also smashing the windows".
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German Ambassador Volz pays courtesy call on Minister Khanal
German Ambassador to Nepal, Udo Eugen Volz, has paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal.
Communication Ministry rolls out same day service
Minister for Communication and Information Technology has implemented a new work plan in line with providing expedited and effective service, thereby ending the sluggish work daily.
Nation
Govt forms property probe panel to investigate public office holders since 2006
The 5-member 'Property Investigation Commission' will be formed under the coordination of former justice of Supreme Court Rajendra Kumar Bhandari, said Sasmit Pokharel, government spokesperson and Minister for Education, Science and Technology; Youths and Sports, after the Cabinet meeting this afternoon.
German Ambassador Volz pays courtesy call on Minister Khanal
German Ambassador to Nepal, Udo Eugen Volz, has paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal.
Running bus catches fire in Pokhara, 40 rescued safely
Dipendra GT, a passenger in the bus, said, "First of all, smoke rose from the gear box and then the flames followed. Once we saw the fire, we all got panicked and came out of the bus through doors and also smashing the windows".
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New ministers of Gandaki Province take oath
Gandaki Province Chief Dilli Raj Bhatta administered oath to the newly appointed ministers at a programme organised by the Office of the Province Chief.
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World
1,355 Women Killed, Wounded in Lebanon as Israeli Attacks Escalate : UN
Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNPFA) Anandita Philipose said that 1,355 women in Lebanon have been killed or wounded since the escalation of Israeli attacks on Lebanon last month.
Business
Gold and silver prices up
The price of gold and silver has gone up in the domestic bullion market today. The price of the yellow metal has increased by Rs 6,000 and that of silver by Rs 320 per tola (11.66 grammes).
Journalists contribute to enhancing Nepal-Russia relations: Rakshaev
Rinchen R. Rakshaev, Charge D’Affaires of the Russian Embassy here, has said that the media have played an important role in promoting Russia-Nepal relations. "In today’s complex and rapidly changing global information environment, the role of journalists is more important than ever – particularly when it comes to boosting the traditionally friendly relations between nations," Rakshaev said at a function organised to mark the new Nepali Year in Kathmandu on Monday. Nepal and Russia are observing the 70th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations this year. They opened formal diplomatic relations on July 20, 1956.
Two fugitives arrested in Srijana Budhamagar burning death case
Two suspects who had been on the run in connection with the death of Srijana Budhamagar, who died after being set on fire in Nepalgunj–12, have been arrested, according to the District Police Office, Banke. According to Police Inspector Ramesh Bista, acting information officer at the District Police Office, Banke, the main accused, Srijana’s boyfriend Arif Dhapali, along with his mother and sister, had already been taken into custody and were under investigation. Police have now also arrested Dhapali’s father and brother, who had absconded following the incident.
Banana prices triple in Kathmandu amid supply crunch, import restriction
Consumers across the Kathmandu Valley are facing an unexpected surge in banana prices, with rates tripling in recent days due to a mismatch between high demand and limited supply. At present, bananas are being sold at Rs. 250 to Rs. 300 per dozen in local markets—far above the usual price range of Rs. 100 to Rs. 150. Many consumers have expressed shock at the sudden increase. Bhoj Raj Banstola, a resident of Matidivi, said he recently paid Rs. 310 for a dozen of large bananas.
Sports
Nepali women cricket team heads towards Rwanda
The Nepali Women Cricket Team has left here today for Rwanda to play the ICC Women Challenge Trophy championship to be held there.
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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
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Society
Gorkhapatra publishing news in 48 national languages
A meeting of the high level committee under Gorkhapatra Corporation Chairman Govinda Bhandari held on April 11 decided to include two more mother tongues– Santhal and Hayu- in the multilingual page of the Gorkhapatra daily so as to make the nation's first daily more inclusive and effective.