- Sunday, 19 April 2026
Destructive fungal infection likely to decline mango production in Banke
Mango farming in Banke has been severely affected by powdery mildew (Oidium mangiferae), locally known as Madhuwa disease. This destructive fungal disease, which has appeared as mango plants are about to bear fruit, has left farmers worried over significant crop loss.
Vehicular movement obstructed at Katunje-Mangaltar section
Vehicular movement at Katunje-Mangaltar section along BP highway has been obstructed from this morning.
Processed fuels cost higher than crude oil: NOC
While analyzing the market prices of petroleum products in Nepal, they should not be compared with crude oil prices, but rather with the prices of processed fuels, said NOC spokesperson Manoj Thakur. The NOC purchases petroleum products from the Indian Oil Corporation and prices are adjusted automatically every 15 days based on the rates it pays to the IOC.
Spring climbing season begins: 9 people successfully scaled Mt Dhaulagiri
Myagdi, April 19: With the onset of spring season, climbing expedition on Dhaulagiri has begun.Located at Dhaulagiri rural municipality-4, Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest mountain in the world with its height of 8,167 meters from sea level. Nine climbers—five Nepalis and four foreigners, made the first successful ascent of the current spring season on Saturday. All of them had gone for climbing through Imagine Nepal Company. According to Imagine Nepal, Liu Hong, Liu Yishi, Wang Zhong of China, Christine Vogondy of Switzerland, Fur Gyalgen Sherpa, Pasang Namgel Sherpa, Kili Pemba Sherpa, Ngima Nuru Sherpa and Pema Chirri Sherpa of Nepal reached the summit of Mt. Dhaulagiri around 11:00 am on Saturday. A leader of the team, Fur Gyalgen Sherpa shared that the team safely returned to Basecamp III. Total 28 climbers—12 women and 16 men of three groups have obtained permit to scale Mt. Dhaulagari in spring season, according to the Department of Tourism. The country has received Rs 12.56 million in royalties from this, said Section Officer at the Department, Sharmila Banjade. On May 13, 1960, Kurt Diemberger of Austria had successfully climbed the Mt. Dhaulagiri for the first time.(RSS)
Nation
Processed fuels cost higher than crude oil: NOC
While analyzing the market prices of petroleum products in Nepal, they should not be compared with crude oil prices, but rather with the prices of processed fuels, said NOC spokesperson Manoj Thakur. The NOC purchases petroleum products from the Indian Oil Corporation and prices are adjusted automatically every 15 days based on the rates it pays to the IOC.
One dies in tractor accident
A person died in a tractor accident occurred at Sanigad Khola of Sigas Rural Municipality-8 in Baitadi district today. The deceased was Lokendra Bohara, 25, from Tolkhet.
Destructive fungal infection likely to decline mango production in Banke
Mango farming in Banke has been severely affected by powdery mildew (Oidium mangiferae), locally known as Madhuwa disease. This destructive fungal disease, which has appeared as mango plants are about to bear fruit, has left farmers worried over significant crop loss.
Ambulance hit kills two of same family
The deceased have been identified as Bhumi Lamichhane, 55, of Gulariya Municipality-55 and his around seven-year-old grandson Rihan, according to Superintendent of Police, Saroj Poudel.
World
Israeli strikes kill health professionals in Lebanon
It was late morning when two ambulances slowed to a stop outside of the village of Mayfadoun in southern Lebanon. Having heard minutes
Business
Processed fuels cost higher than crude oil: NOC
While analyzing the market prices of petroleum products in Nepal, they should not be compared with crude oil prices, but rather with the prices of processed fuels, said NOC spokesperson Manoj Thakur. The NOC purchases petroleum products from the Indian Oil Corporation and prices are adjusted automatically every 15 days based on the rates it pays to the IOC.
Destructive fungal infection likely to decline mango production in Banke
Mango farming in Banke has been severely affected by powdery mildew (Oidium mangiferae), locally known as Madhuwa disease. This destructive fungal disease, which has appeared as mango plants are about to bear fruit, has left farmers worried over significant crop loss.
Rani Customs point remains flexible for shoppers
While the government claims to have tightened controls at border points to curb revenue leakage, it remains relatively easy for Nepali consumers to bring
Rural farmers drawn to sugarcane farming and jaggery production
Farmers in the rural areas of Dadeldhura have been increasingly attracted to sugarcane farming and the production of jaggery. As jaggery can be stored and sold for years
Sports
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Home Ministry directs DAOs for service reforms
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has instructed District Administration Offices (DAOs) to establish appropriate service counters for new citizenship issuance and duplication, passports, national identit
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
Restoration works at Jayabageshwori Temple expected to complete by May 1
The Jayabageshwori Temple houses the idol of Adi or Nara-Mukha Vinayaka, which represents the original human-faced form of Lord Ganesh before Shiva replaced his head with that of an elephant. The Ganesh idol here does not have an elephant head.