- Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Ambassadors pay joint courtesy call on PM Shah
Ambassadors/Heads of Diplomatic Mission resident in Kathmandu paid a joint courtesy call on Prime Minister Balendra Shah at his Office in Singha Durbar today.
MoFA briefs Ministers on Nepal's foreign affairs
According to Deepa Dahal, press expert to the PM, secretary Rai made the briefing about international situation, Nepal's international relation, promotion of national interest and Nepal's overall foreign policy.
Nepal welcomes US-Iran ceasefire agreement
Nepal remains supportive of all efforts by the international community aimed at promoting lasting peace and stability in the region and beyond, according to the press release.
Swiss Ambassador pays courtesy call on Home Minister Gurung
Ambassador of Switzerland to Nepal, Danielle Meuwly, paid a courtesy call on Home Minister Sudhan Gurung.
Nation
President Paudel to address joint session of Federal Parliament on Friday
President Ramchandra Paudel is set to address the joint session of both houses of the Federal Parliament on Friday.
Nepal welcomes US-Iran ceasefire agreement
Nepal remains supportive of all efforts by the international community aimed at promoting lasting peace and stability in the region and beyond, according to the press release.
Swiss Ambassador pays courtesy call on Home Minister Gurung
Ambassador of Switzerland to Nepal, Danielle Meuwly, paid a courtesy call on Home Minister Sudhan Gurung.
Govt. eager to further strengthen relations with friendly countries: PM Shah
During a meeting today with heads of different diplomatic missions in Nepal and ambassadors at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Prime Minister Shah said that the government has given high importance to the relations with all countries and is committed to boost partnership based on mutual benefits and trust.
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World
Israel renews strikes on south Lebanon despite Mideast truce
Israel renewed its strikes in south Lebanon on Wednesday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted the Iran war truce does not include Lebanon.
Business
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NEPSE Index up by 45.12 point to 2802.52
Nepal Stock Exchange Index up by 45.12 point today. At the end of the market close, share price of of 251 companies went up meanwhile, 15 fell down.
Gold, silver prices rise today
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of yellow metal has risen by Rs 7,200 per tola (11.66 grammes) and reached Rs 299,000. It was 291,800 per tola on Tuesday.
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Farmers worry over declining price of wheat, want support price
Farmers here are worried over not getting good price for their produce.
South Pars natural gas complex is energy lifeline for Iran
For the second time, Israel has attacked Iran's South Pars natural gas and its associated petrochemical complex - an energy lifeline for Iran that both helps keep the lights on for civilians and provides a key source of export earnings. Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz said Monday that Israel attacked a key petrochemical plant at Asaluyeh, the onshore industrial aspect of the gas field, which lies under the Persian Gulf. Katz said the "powerful strike" hit what he called "the largest petrochemical facility in Iran ... responsible for about 50% of the country's petrochemical production." Combined with an earlier attack, two facilities responsible for 85% of Iran's petrochemical exports have been taken out of service, he said.
Sports
Arika to compete in WKF Karate 1 Premier League in China
Historic medal-winning karate player Arika Gurung will compete in the WKF Karate 1 Premier League to be held in Leshan, China. A three-member Nepali team, including Gurung, will depart for China on Wednesday. The League runs from 10 to 12 April, with Gurung set to represent Nepal in the women’s over-68kg weight category.
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
Nepali Army always committed to upholding national unity: CoAS Sigdel
Chief of the Army Staff, Ashok Raj Sigdel, asserted that the Nepali Army (NA) remains consistently committed to maintaining national unity.