- Thursday, 30 April 2026
Nepali tea export to face crisis with India's new lab test rule
According to the new rule, tea of every container from Nepal should be tested in lab in India before imported there. In the past, lab test of a container tea would apply for other 10 containers, but now lab test is mandatory for every container and every entry time.
Kathmandu sees improvement in AQI after rainfall
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The air quality in the Kathmandu Valley, which had deteriorated sharply last week, has improved. The pollution, which increased due to dry weather and forest fires, has gradually started to decrease with the rain.
Foreign employment returnees find niche in selling sugarcane juice, enjoy entrepreneurship
With rising temperature in country's southern plains of late, penchant for liquid intake has grown accordingly. There is no more a better alternative to a cold solution than the locally produced sugarcane juice, blending mint leaves.
Train security concerns after shooting
A man acting erratically on a train headed for Chicago was spotted by a rail worker who called police. Officers found guns and a pamphlet about crowd control in his carry-on bag — and a plan for a mass casualty event.
Nation
Nepali tea export to face crisis with India's new lab test rule
According to the new rule, tea of every container from Nepal should be tested in lab in India before imported there. In the past, lab test of a container tea would apply for other 10 containers, but now lab test is mandatory for every container and every entry time.
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Nepal's tourism sees slowdown owing to conflict in West Asia
Tourism, a vital pillar of national economy in Nepal, is witnessing a slowdown owing to geopolitical crisis in West Asia.
SC issues mandamus to conclude long-pending transitional justice
The Supreme Court has issued a mandamus order, asking the government to conclude the long-pending transitional justice by speeding up investigations into the complaints over conflict-era cases.
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Kathmandu sees improvement in AQI after rainfall
The air quality in the Kathmandu Valley, which had deteriorated sharply last week, has improved. The pollution, which increased due to dry weather and forest fires, has gradually started to decrease with the rain.
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World
Russia to hold Victory Day parade without military equipment
Russia's traditional parade marking the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II this year will take place without tanks, missiles and other military equipment, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement late Tuesday.
Business
Nepali tea export to face crisis with India's new lab test rule
According to the new rule, tea of every container from Nepal should be tested in lab in India before imported there. In the past, lab test of a container tea would apply for other 10 containers, but now lab test is mandatory for every container and every entry time.
Price of gold falls by Rs 1800 per tola
Price of fine good fell by Rs 1800 today. The price of fine gold fell to Rs 2,92,700 per tola in the commodity market today from Rs 2,94,500 a day before.
Door-to-door passport delivery begins in Baitadi
A door-to-door campaign to deliver passports has been introduced in Baitadi with the aim of providing faster and more convenient public services. The facility was launched after an agreement was si
Karnali works to boost internal revenue
The Karnali Province Government has devised a plan to broaden the tax base. Discussions are under way to incorporate this into the Finance Act for the next fiscal year. The Ministry of Economic Affairs a
Sports
Singh’s fifth century sinks Nepal in League-2
Nepal suffered a 102‑run defeat under the Duckworth‑Lewis method in a rain‑affected ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 fixture against Oman at TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on Wednesday.
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
Demolition of 400 huts to begin on bank of Bagmati Irrigation Canal
The Bagmati Irrigation Project has announced that it would begin a campaign to demolish nearly 400 huts and other structures built illegally by encroaching upon the land of the project in Rautahat district.