• Thursday, 16 April 2026

Daunne highway blacktopping to complete before monsoon

Travel along the Narayanghat–Butwal section of the East–West Highway is expected to be easier during the upcoming monsoon compared to previous years, according to the project office.

Sujan pierces tongue for the fourth time

Sujan Baga Shrestha, a resident of Khasi, Bode, Madhyapur Thimi, has pierced his tongue for the fourth time to commemorate the tongue piercing festival held on Wednesday. Aiming to preserve th

250 missing in Andaman boat capsize

At least 250 people, including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, were missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea recently on the way to Malaysia, according to the U.N. refugee and migration agencies.

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.

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Transport Management Office collects Rs 233 million in revenue

The Transport Management Office, Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Sustapurba) has collected more than Rs 233 million in revenue during the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2082/83 BS.

Fuel prices increased

The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the fuel prices effective from 12:00 last midnight. The NOC hiked the fuel prices of diesel, kerosene and aviation fuel, while the price of petrol remains unchanged.

Weather forecasting: Hilly, Himalayan regions to remain generally cloudy

The hilly and Himalayan regions are generally cloudy in different parts of the country at present.

Two brothers granted citizenship in mother’s name

Two brothers in Taplejung have been granted Nepali citizenship in their mother’s name. The brothers, from the same household in Sirijangha Rural Municipality-8, Yamphudin, received their citizenship certificates through their mother’s identity.

First Int'l Wellness Day marked

Sujan pierces tongue for the fourth time

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250 missing in Andaman boat capsize

At least 250 people, including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, were missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea recently on the way to Malaysia, according to the U.N. refugee and migration agencies.

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Halkarapurwa: A village of 34 families raising over 600 buffaloes

Halkarapurwa village, located in Duduwa Rural Municipality-3, has emerged as a leading buffalo-rearing village in Banke District. Despite having only 34 households,

Daunne highway blacktopping to complete before monsoon

Travel along the Narayanghat–Butwal section of the East–West Highway is expected to be easier during the upcoming monsoon compared to previous years, according to the project office.

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.

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PSG, Atletico reach semifinals

Paris Saint-Germain's grip on the Champions League trophy remains strong. The defending cham

Nepal women depart for ICC Challenge Trophy in Rwanda

Nepali women cricket team heads towards Rwanda

Lumbini, Gandaki keep Jay Trophy hopes alive

Gandaki defeats Karnali by 9 wickets

Army, Sudur Paschim set up title showdown at PM Cup

National records galore at Pokhara Open Athletics

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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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Over 10,000 online betting apps and websites blocked

NTC's prepaid packages extended

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Difficult to run OPD service on Sunday: NMA

NMA rules out possibility to run OPD on Sunday

Hospital Service Reform Procedure in place

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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.

New ministers of Gandaki Province take oath

Sindoor Jatra observed in Madhyapur Thimi (Photo Feature)

PM calls for cabinet meeting for 4:30 PM this afternoon