- 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.
Nation
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.
World
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.
Business
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.
Sports
PSG, Atletico reach semifinals
Paris Saint-Germain's grip on the Champions League trophy remains strong. The defending cham
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.