- Monday, 20 April 2026
PM Shah directs vice chancellors to dismantle party-based student, employee wings in universities
In their part, vice chancellors had responded that initiatives were being taken to dismantle such organsations as students politics has subsided after the Gen Z movement and the HoR election, according to the PM's secretariat.
Presidents of parliamentary committees meet Speaker Aryal
Newly elected presidents of parliamentary committees met with Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal today.
Nepal Embassy marks International Wellness Day in Beijing
Delivering welcome remarks, Chargé d'affaires Roshan Khanal highlighted the importance of wellness in saving lives, reducing financial burden on healthcare and strengthening global health systems, ultimately contributing to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals,
Three homeless rescued from Swayambhu area
Three homeless and vulnerable individuals have been rescued from the Swayambhu area in Kathmandu and placed at the Manavsewa Ashram.
Nation
PM Shah directs vice chancellors to dismantle party-based student, employee wings in universities
In their part, vice chancellors had responded that initiatives were being taken to dismantle such organsations as students politics has subsided after the Gen Z movement and the HoR election, according to the PM's secretariat.
Four non-resident ambassadors present credentials before Prez Paudel
Newly appointed non-resident ambassadors from various countries to Nepal have presented their letter of credence before President Ramchandra Paudel.
Presidents of parliamentary committees meet Speaker Aryal
Newly elected presidents of parliamentary committees met with Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal today.
Home Minister Gurung clarifies about his property ownership
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has said that he has already mentioned about the share worth Rs 2.5 million he owns in his property details submitted to the government.
World
Malaysia: Fire in impoverished village destroys 1,000 homes
A massive fire destroyed some 1,000 makeshift homes in a coastal village in Malaysia's Sabah state on Borneo island on Sunday, displacing their residents.
Business
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.
Bird flu: 227 thousand chickens being culled in two farms in Koshi
Preparations are underway to cull over 155 thousand chickens of the farm. It is the first time in the province that so many number of chickens are being culled due to bird flu. The farm is located at Ramdhuni municipality in Sunsari district.
Sports
Sociedad beat Atletico on penalties to win Copa del Rey
Real Sociedad beat Atletico Madrid on penalties to win the Copa del Rey title on Saturday, giving American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo his first career title after he moved to Spain this season.
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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
Musahar children scavenge bricks from drains, hoping to build their dream home
Children from the Musahar community in Rajbiraj Municipality-6 have been spending their days collecting discarded bricks from muddy drains and demolished structures, hoping to build their own homes.