- Tuesday, 14 April 2026
PM Shah holds discussion with HoR members from Bagmati
At the meeting held at the office of the Prime Minister in Singh Durbar, the HoR members shared with the PM about the problems in their constituencies and ways to solve them, according to the PM’s secretariat.
NRB releases report on status of real estate market in Nepal
By land size category, all provinces except Madhes recorded the highest proportion of transactions in the 2.5-10 ana range. In Madhes Province, however, most transactions fell under the category of more than 20 aana, indicating preference for large plot size primarily for agriculture or industrial purpose.
Chinese envoy Zhang calls on Home Minister Gurung
“So pleased to meet with Hon. Minister of Home Affairs Sudhan Gurung on April 13, 2026. We exchanged views on our historical friendship and cooperation. We reaffirmed our shared commitment to strengthening law enforcement and security cooperation, so as to bring more tangible benefits to the people of our two countries,”
Premier League Karate silver medalist Erica returns home
Nepali karate star Erika Gurung, who won a silver medal at the Karate One Premier League held in China, has returned home on Monday
Nation
Chinese envoy Zhang calls on Home Minister Gurung
“So pleased to meet with Hon. Minister of Home Affairs Sudhan Gurung on April 13, 2026. We exchanged views on our historical friendship and cooperation. We reaffirmed our shared commitment to strengthening law enforcement and security cooperation, so as to bring more tangible benefits to the people of our two countries,”
Speaker Aryal holds discussions with former Speakers
On the occasion, discussions were held on Nepal's parliamentary practices, past experiences, effective operation of the federal parliament, strengthening of the legislative process, among other issues, according to the Speaker's secretariat.
Indian national held from TIA in possession of marijuana
The spokesperson for the Armed Police Force Nepal, Bishnu Prasad Bhattarai, said that the accused, along with the recovered marijuana, has been handed to the Nepal Police for necessary investigation.
PM Shah holds discussion with HoR members from Bagmati
At the meeting held at the office of the Prime Minister in Singh Durbar, the HoR members shared with the PM about the problems in their constituencies and ways to solve them, according to the PM’s secretariat.
World
China calls reports it supplied weapons to Iran 'baseless smears'
China on Monday called reports it had supplied or intended to supply weapons to Iran "baseless smears", after several outlets quoted US intelligence sources to that effect.
Business
NRB releases report on status of real estate market in Nepal
By land size category, all provinces except Madhes recorded the highest proportion of transactions in the 2.5-10 ana range. In Madhes Province, however, most transactions fell under the category of more than 20 aana, indicating preference for large plot size primarily for agriculture or industrial purpose.
Agriculture Development Office distributes Rs 450 million in grant in five years
The Agriculture Development Office, Nawalparasi Purba has distributed almost Rs 450 million in grant to the farmers in the last five fiscal years since 2077/78 BS.
Koshi government begins seed funding distribution process for startups
The Koshi Province Government has initiated the process of providing seed funding to encourage young people and new entrepreneurs with innovative ideas. The Ministry of Industry, Agriculture and Cooperatives issued a public notice on Sunday, inviting project proposals from individuals interested in starting new ventures. In accordance with the Startup Enterprise Seed Capital Mobilisation Procedure, 2025/26, the ministry has urged eligible and interested entrepreneurs to submit their applications within 21 days from the date of publication of the notice.
Contractors in Taplejung demand for 'construction holiday'
Construction entrepreneurs have said that continuous increase in petroleum product prices has had a direct and severe impact on the construction sector. At a press conference held on Saturday in Phungling, the Contractors' Association, Taplejung said that rising fuel costs have driven up the prices of construction materials, creating significant challenges across the sector. Contractors reported difficulty completing previously awarded projects due to the unexpected surge in costs. According to Jas Bahadur Chemjong, chairperson of the Contractors' Association, Taplejung, the sharp rise in price
Sports
Nepali Army team Clinches Double Titles in National Kho Kho Championship
Displaying dominant performances, the Army teams triumphed in the eighth edition of the men’s competition and the seventh edition of the women’s competition, held at the covered hall in Kirtipur.
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
Media leaders commit to gender-responsive coverage
At the “Media Compact Signing Ceremony 2026,” which was focused on gender-responsive media targeting women political leaders, the signatories included acting managing editor Ram Prasad Acharya of Gorkhapatra National Daily; editor Balkrishna Basnet of Annapurna Post; editor Raju Pokharel of The Himalayan Times; editor Gunraj Luintel of Nagarik Daily; and Navaraj Kunwar of Butwal Today Media Group.