- Monday, 20 April 2026
Govt to roll out salaries to employees every 15 days
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Ministry of Finance made this decision at the ministerial level on April 17. It has already informed the Office of the Financial Comptroller General to make the necessary arrangements to implement the new payment rolling system.
PM Shah holding meeting with vice chancellors of universities, academies
Prime Minister Balendra Shah is holding discussions with the vice-chancellors of different universities and academies. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 12:00 noon at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.
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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.
30 new species of birds spotted in Gulmi
Thirty new species of birds were spotted in Gulmi. As per the bird count conducted by Bird Conservation Nepal, the total species of birds found in the district reached 355 with 30 new ones.
Nation
Balami re-elected Chair of Film Journalists Association
Samir Balami has been re-elected as the Chair of Film Association Nepal. He has been elected for a second term to lead the Association through the 27th AGM and 10th General Convention of the Association.
US Assistant Secretary of State Kapur arrives
Kathmandu, April 20: US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, S. Paul Kapur, arrived here today. During his visit to Nepal, he is scheduled to meet government officials, business leaders, and cultural experts. The visit aims to further strengthen the Nepal–US partnership, according to the US Embassy.(RSS)
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.
New web accessibility features implemented to improve digital inclusion
Kathmandu, April 20: The Department of Information Technology has implemented new web accessibility features aimed at making government websites easier to use, more accessible, and user-friendly for all citizens.As stated by the Department’s Director General, Shree Chandra Shah, this initiative launched under the Government Integrated Website Management System (GIWMS) specifically targets users with disabilities and those who rely on assistive technologies.With the implementation of these features, government websites can now be conveniently operated using only a keyboard. These features enable users to access webpage components without using a mouse.Likewise, a “skip navigation” link has been introduced, which allows keyboard and screen reader users to directly access the main content by skipping all navigation menus.All significant images, logos, icons, and service-related pictures on the websites now include alt text, making it easier for screen readers to grasp the content.Similarly, error messages and feedback displayed while filling out forms are now enabled with audio support.All input sections, such as search and contact forms, now have clear labels and indicators, helping screen readers to use them more conveniently.For keyboard users, visual indicators have also been included so that they can clearly see their current position on a web-page. Messages displayed after form submission can also be easily detected by screen readers.Although these features may not be significant for general users, they are highly useful for those who depend on assistive technologies, Shah said. Such improvements are expected to bridge the digital accessibility gap among users, making digital services more inclusive and promoting technology-friendly governance, it is said. (RSS)
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.