- Thursday, 9 April 2026
Agriculture Minister monitors Kalimati bazaar
Minister for Agriculture and Livestock and Forests and Environment Geeta Chaudhary has carried out on-site monitoring of the Kalimati-based Fruits and Vegetables Market.
CIAA files bribe case of Rs 77mln against 28 including Mahara
According to Ganesh Bahadur Adhikari, assistant spokesperson of the CIAA, the defendants include former speaker Mahara, Arun Pokharel, then customs chief at TIA office, Mukti Prasad Shrestha and Ambika Prasad Khanal, chief customs officers, Ramesh Kumar Khatiwada and Subendra Shrestha, customs officers. Chinese, Indian and Belgian nationals have also been sued in the case.
HoR Speaker Aryal, NA Chairman Dahal hold meeting
On the occasion, NA Chairman Dahal wished Speaker Aryal for his successful tenure, according to NA Chairman Dahal's Secretariat. Aryal was unanimously elected to the post of the HoR Speaker on April 5.
Lama and Thakur register candidacies for Deputy Speaker
Saraswoti Lama from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and Rubi Kumari Thakur from the Shram Sanskriti Party have filed their candidacies for the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR).
Nation
HoR Speaker Aryal, NA Chairman Dahal hold meeting
On the occasion, NA Chairman Dahal wished Speaker Aryal for his successful tenure, according to NA Chairman Dahal's Secretariat. Aryal was unanimously elected to the post of the HoR Speaker on April 5.
President prorogues federal parliament session
President Paudel prorogued the parliament sessions as per the recommendation of the government in line with Article 93 (2) of the constitution.
PM Shah takes charge of Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security
President Ramchandra Paudel has assigned the portfolio of the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security to Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
CIAA files bribe case of Rs 77mln against 28 including Mahara
According to Ganesh Bahadur Adhikari, assistant spokesperson of the CIAA, the defendants include former speaker Mahara, Arun Pokharel, then customs chief at TIA office, Mukti Prasad Shrestha and Ambika Prasad Khanal, chief customs officers, Ramesh Kumar Khatiwada and Subendra Shrestha, customs officers. Chinese, Indian and Belgian nationals have also been sued in the case.
World
Pakistani PM thanks UN chief for endorsing Pakistan's peace efforts
:Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday thanked United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for endorsing Islamabad's efforts to promote peace following the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
Business
Agriculture Minister monitors Kalimati bazaar
Minister for Agriculture and Livestock and Forests and Environment Geeta Chaudhary has carried out on-site monitoring of the Kalimati-based Fruits and Vegetables Market.
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Second Economic Census 2082: Training for enumerators begins
The training has been organized as part of preparations for the census, which aims to update national economic statistics by assessing the actual condition, nature, and structure of economic activities.
Gold and silver prices decrease
Gold has fallen by Rs 4,300 per tola to reach Rs 294,700 per tola, while silver has dropped by Rs 150 per tola to be traded at Rs 4,875 per tola, said the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.
Minister Shrestha vows timely irrigation projects
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has said that irrigation projects such as Sikta, Bheri–Babai, Rani Jamara Kulariya, and Sunkoshi–Marin will no longer be left incomplete or neglected. Addressing a programme organised on the oc
Sports
Dahal shines with double Gold in South Asian badminton
Nepal’s top shuttler, Prince Dahal, captured two gold medals at the Badminton Asia–South Asian Regional Championship held in Islamabad, Pakistan, from 1–7 April. In the men’s singles final, Dahal defeated Pakistan’s Abdul Manan Raj 21–11, 9–21, 21–5 to secure the title. He then partnered Rasila Maharjan in the mixed doubles, where the Nepali duo overcame Pakistan’s Raja Hassan Mujtaba and Ammarah Ishtiaq 21–14, 21–13 in the final.
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
Lama and Thakur register candidacies for Deputy Speaker
Saraswoti Lama from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and Rubi Kumari Thakur from the Shram Sanskriti Party have filed their candidacies for the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR).