- Thursday, 9 April 2026
Vaidyakhana awaits cure from new government
Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s father, Dr. Ram Narayan Shah, who passed away a few months back, was once the chief of the Singha Durbar Vaidyakhana, Nepal’s oldest herbal medicine production factory. Most of the Vaidyakhana employees were excited when Shah was appointed Prime Minister, hoping he would be aware of the institution's struggles and understood how to improve the centuries-old company.
World Bank cuts this year’s growth projection to 2.3%
The World Bank has projected that Nepal's economic growth in the current Fiscal Year 2025/26 will drop down to 2.3 per cent from 4.6 per cent of the FY 2024/25. The impact of the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the lingering effects of the September 2025 unrest are the reasons behind this slowdown, according to the World Bank’s latest economic update. Looking ahead, reconstruction activities, continued hydropower expansion, and consumption linked to the 2027 subnational elections are expected to support a pickup in growth to an average of 4.4 per cent over the next two fiscal years, it said in its report published on Wednesday.
Schools directed to refund illegally collected fee
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has directed all concerned schools to refund illegally collected fees.
Nepal welcomes US-Iran ceasefire agreement
Nepal remains supportive of all efforts by the international community aimed at promoting lasting peace and stability in the region and beyond, according to the press release.
Nation
Chair Oli and leader Lekhak freed
CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak have been released from police custody.
Schools directed to refund illegally collected fee
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has directed all concerned schools to refund illegally collected fees.
Two youths stabbed to death
Two youths, who were seriously injured in a stabbing incident that took place at Patan Durbar area on Wednesday afternoon have died. They succumbed to their injuries this morning at the B&B Hospital, Gwarko, Lalitpur.
People's Movement Day being celebrated today
The People's Movement Day is being celebrated today by organizing a variety of programs to commemorate the day when democracy was restored in Nepal.
World
US military to remain deployed around Iran until "real agreement" is complied with: Trump
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that the US military deployments will remain in place around Iran until the "real agreement" reached is fully complied with.
Business
Gold and silver prices decrease
Gold has fallen by Rs 4,300 per tola to reach Rs 294,700 per tola, while silver has dropped by Rs 150 per tola to be traded at Rs 4,875 per tola, said the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.
Minister Shrestha vows timely irrigation projects
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has said that irrigation projects such as Sikta, Bheri–Babai, Rani Jamara Kulariya, and Sunkoshi–Marin will no longer be left incomplete or neglected. Addressing a programme organised on the oc
NAIMA urges to raise auto loan ceiling to 80%
Nepal Automobile Importers and Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) has urged the government to ensure easier financial access by maintaining a hire-purchase system allowing up to 80 per cent financing with a 20 per cent down payment.
Koiralo blooms ignored in hills, valued in cities
The koiralo (Bauhinia variegata) flower, which blooms abundantly in the forests and hills of Bajura and often goes to waste, is seeing increasing demand in urban areas. Locals in the hills have traditionally given little importance to the koiralo flower, whereas people in cities have begun to recognise its value, leading to a rise in demand. The koiralo flower is considered highly beneficial for health. It can be used as a vegetable or made into pickles, and it typically blooms from mid-March to mid-May. Karan BK, a local of Budhiganga Municipality, said that the flower blooms profusely across forested slopes from mid-March to mid-May.
Sports
Dahal shines with double Gold in South Asian badminton
Nepal’s top shuttler, Prince Dahal, captured two gold medals at the Badminton Asia–South Asian Regional Championship held in Islamabad, Pakistan, from 1–7 April. In the men’s singles final, Dahal defeated Pakistan’s Abdul Manan Raj 21–11, 9–21, 21–5 to secure the title. He then partnered Rasila Maharjan in the mixed doubles, where the Nepali duo overcame Pakistan’s Raja Hassan Mujtaba and Ammarah Ishtiaq 21–14, 21–13 in the final.
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
Three Universities agree on academic collaboration
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between three universities for academic collaboration.