- Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Snow blankets Bhairavkunda, drawing more visitors
Fresh snowfall has turned Bhairavkunda, a high-altitude lake in Bhotekoshi Rural Municipality, into a striking white landscape, attracting a growing number of visitors.
Karnali grapples with high maternal, child mortality
Bhawana Bista, 27, of Narharinath Rural Municipality–8 in Kalikot, died during treatment. She had undergone a caesarean delivery at the Provincial Hospital, Surkhet, on April 13.
Fire destroys 1,000 homes in Malaysian coastal village
A fire that tore through a Malaysian coastal settlement on Borneo Island destroyed about 1,000 homes and displaced over 9,000 people, authorities said. The fire started early Sun
Syangja children learn sarangi from elders
In the past, sarangi was played to convey informational messages to villagers through song and also to express the joys and sorrows through the melodious tunes of the instrument. Today, however, such sc
Nation
Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolis provides special health service to over 27,000 persons
Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolis provided health service to over 27,000 persons by conducting specialist health clinic in the last eight months.
Weather service predicts heat wave in some Tarai belts
A weather bulletin issued this morning has predicted heat wave in Tarai belts of Sudurpaschim and Lumbini Provinces.
Wildlife rescue centre opens in Parsa National Park
After prolonged efforts, a wildlife rescue centre has been established and brought into operation in Parsa National Park. With the growing human-wildlife conflict i
Snow blankets Bhairavkunda, drawing more visitors
Fresh snowfall has turned Bhairavkunda, a high-altitude lake in Bhotekoshi Rural Municipality, into a striking white landscape, attracting a growing number of visitors.
World
Nations meet for first fossil fuel exit summit
More than 50 nations are attending a world-first conference on phasing out fossil fuels in Colombia next week as the Iran war underscores how dependent countries remain on planet-heating coal, oil and gas.
Business
Trade deficit widens to Rs. 1,267 billion in nine months
The country’s trade deficit swelled to Rs. 1,267 billion during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, driven by a significantly higher volume of imports than exports.
Poultry sector losses Rs. 500M due to bird flu
Farmers have suffered direct financial losses of more than Rs. 500 million in the past month due to a bird flu outbreak that has spread to three districts of Koshi Province—Jhapa, Morang, and Sunsari.
Tighter borders hamper ordinary shoppers
Following the strict enforcement of a rule requiring customs duty on goods worth more than Rs. 100 at Nepal–India border points, there has been a noticeable impact on daily life and trade in border areas.
US backs South Africa rare earths project
Two enormous sandlike dunes at an old chemical processing plant in South Africa are at the center of an exploratory U.S.-backed project to extract highly sought-after rare earth elements from industrial mining waste.
Sports
How Bayern Munich won its 13th Bundesliga title in 14 years
Bayern Munich wrapped up another Bundesliga title on Sunday, the club's 13th in 14 years, after a record-breaking season that could still get better. The Bundesliga
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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
Society
Cyber security advisory issued against ransomware attacks
The National Cyber Security Center has issued a cyber security advisory to alert the general public about the recent increase in ransomware attacks.