- Saturday, 4 April 2026
One teenager killed, another injured in Dang assault
According to police, 16-year-old Ayushman Thapa Magar, a resident of Pankhapani in Rapti Rural Municipality-1, and 17-year-old Smit Pradhan of Barahakhutti, Rapti Rural Municipality-2, had left their homes on Thursday night at around 8 PM, saying they were going to a friend’s house.
KMC intensifies daily cleaning of Bishnumati, expands work to rivulets
Sanitation workers continue to remove sludge, plastic waste and debris from the Bishnumati River and its rivulets, as the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) steps up daily efforts to clean one of the capital’s most polluted rivers.
'Municipalities liable for Irregularities in river material extraction'
District Administration Office (DAO), Sarlahi, has urged all local governments awarding contracts for river-based materials to strictly monitor and regulate extraction activities.
'Operation Safety' over the night: Five gangsters arrested; 18 held from airport
Spokesperson at the District Police Office Kathmandu, SP Pawan Bhattarai informed that the police conducted 'Operation Safety Kathmandu' last night and arrested Praveen Tamang, known as 'Dimple', for his alleged involvement in gang activities with the Shyam Lama group in Boudha.
Nation
Fifty per cent cooperatives in Kathmandu fail to submit regular reports
Nearly half of the 1,900 cooperatives operating under the purview of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) have failed to submit their regular reports, according to the KMC's Cooperatives Department.
'Municipalities liable for Irregularities in river material extraction'
District Administration Office (DAO), Sarlahi, has urged all local governments awarding contracts for river-based materials to strictly monitor and regulate extraction activities.
'Operation Safety' over the night: Five gangsters arrested; 18 held from airport
Spokesperson at the District Police Office Kathmandu, SP Pawan Bhattarai informed that the police conducted 'Operation Safety Kathmandu' last night and arrested Praveen Tamang, known as 'Dimple', for his alleged involvement in gang activities with the Shyam Lama group in Boudha.
LMC introduces electric vans for city's green drive
Lalitpur Metropolitan City (LMC) has launched two electric vans equipped with modern facilities for various environmental activities. The vans, inaugurated by Mayor Chiri Babu Maharjan on Thursday, are
World
Iran hits Kuwait, blasts rock Tehran
Iran's missiles set alight a refinery and damaged a desalination plant in Kuwait on Friday as Israeli and U.S. strikes kept hitting Iran. As the war that b
Business
IBN sets up investor desk
The Investment Board Nepal (IBN) has established an investor facilitation and grievance hearing desk. The desk has been set up to facilitate service delivery under the operation of a One-Stop Service Centre (OSSC).
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Inflation eases to 3.62% in Mid-March
The year-on-year (y-o-y) consumer price inflation stood at 3.62 per cent in mid-March 2026 compared to 3.75 per cent a year ago. According to current microeconomic and
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Petrol prices hit record high
Petrol prices in Nepal have reached an all-time high, with the latest revision by the state-owned Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) pushing the cost to Rs. 202 per litre in the Kathmandu Valley. Diesel and kerosene have also been increased to Rs. 182 per litre.
Sugar production declines in Mahottari
Sugar production in Mahottari district, a key hub for sugarcane farming, has continued to decline as mills struggle with inadequate raw material supply. According to Everest Sugar Mill in Ramn
Sports
Gurung and Shrestha named Best Athletes at NNIPA Awards
Karate star Arika Gurung and table tennis player Shantu Shrestha have been crowned Nepal’s Best Athletes at the 20th NNIPA Sports Awards held in Banepa, Kavrepalanchowk, on Friday.
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
'Operation Safety' over the night: Five gangsters arrested; 18 held from airport
Spokesperson at the District Police Office Kathmandu, SP Pawan Bhattarai informed that the police conducted 'Operation Safety Kathmandu' last night and arrested Praveen Tamang, known as 'Dimple', for his alleged involvement in gang activities with the Shyam Lama group in Boudha.