- Sunday, 27 April 2025
PM Oli challenges accusations that he is close to middlepersons
Prime Minister and CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli has called for proving the allegations that he is closely encircled by middlepersons.
Over five billion unspent budget goes back to state treasury
Over five billion budget from various bodies has been returned to the state treasury, citing that the funds remained unspent. The majority of the refunded budget falls under capital expenditures. Among the agencies returning the highest amounts are the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, and the Millennium Challenge Account Nepal Development Committee (MCA-Nepal).
May spirit of gratitude, dedication towards all mothers be further strengthened: PM Oli
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has opined that everyone should have a deep sense of gratitude and dedication towards mothers as they are the direct manifestation of the Mother Earth. In his message of best wishes shared through the social site today on the occasion of the Matatirtha Aunshi festival, the Prime Minister wished for deepening the feeling of dedication and gratitude towards all mothers.
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Water sources depleting in Mustang, affecting agriculture
Water sources in Mustang, a trans-Himalayan district in Gandaki Province, are gradually depleting, leading to severe challenges for farmers to manage water for livestock and agriculture. Locals say the region has been experiencing higher temperatures in recent years, which they believe is a consequence of climate change. This shift has significantly impacted local water resources, it has been said.
Nation
Over two dozen injured in teachers demonstration
In the leadership of the Nepal Teachers Association, teachers have been demonstrating for nearly a month here putting forth different demands including immediate formulation of Education Act.
Minister Khadka calls for addressing needs from all regions in budget
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Deepak Khadka, has stressed the need addressing the needs of all regions and geography during the budget formulation.
NA members urge government to be serious about teachers' demands
In a meeting of the National Assembly (NA) today, the lawmakers demanded the government create an atmosphere for sending agitating teachers back to the classrooms.
NA meeting: Chair Dahal says shared commitment needed to maintain good governance
National Assembly Chair Narayan Prasad Dahal has stressed the need for a common commitment to address the problems of the citizens and maintain good governance.
World
Eighteen killed, fires still burning in huge Iran port blast
Fires were blazing Sunday a day after a massive explosion tore through Iran's largest commercial port, killing at least 18 people and wounding 800 others, according to state media.
Business
Over five billion unspent budget goes back to state treasury
Over five billion budget from various bodies has been returned to the state treasury, citing that the funds remained unspent. The majority of the refunded budget falls under capital expenditures. Among the agencies returning the highest amounts are the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, and the Millennium Challenge Account Nepal Development Committee (MCA-Nepal).
China unveils 2025 plan to boost digital literacy, skills
In a bid to bolster its digital workforce and economy, China has jointly issued a new plan outlining priorities for boosting national digital literacy and skills by 2025. The document, released recently by four government agencies including the Office of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission and the Ministry of Education, sets a wide-ranging agenda, authorities announced on Sunday.
Gold is being traded at Rs 189,700 per tola today
The price of gold has reached Rs 189,700 per tola (11.66 grams) in the domestic market today.
East-West Highway upgrade works make no momentum in Sarlahi, Dhanusha
The upgrading of 74.75 kilometres of Kamala-Badahari-Phuljor-Bagmati road section under Kamala-Dhalkebar-Pathalaiya Road Project in the eastern section of the East-West Highwa
Sports
Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants meet at a crossroads
Both teams have five wins each from nine games but they seem to be heading in opposite directions
Interview
Film festivals provide platform for young filmmakers
Dr. Rwita Dutta, an Indian professor, film critic, and editor, as well as a member of the International Film Critics' Association (FIPRESCI), recently visited Nepal as a jury member of the Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF). She has
We worked to curb corruption in judicial sector: NBA General Secretary Khanal
We identified eight spots related to judicial sector for amendment in constitution, including judicial council and constitutional council. We advocated for judicial reform, amendment in constitution for restructuring.
Society
PCN condemns attack on journalist Karki
PCN condemns the incident leading to eye injury of journalist involved in reporting from the field during today's teachers' demonstration, said the PCN in its statement, demanding free treatment for journalist Karki.