• Tuesday, 28 October 2025

No alternative to election: Home Minister

Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has asserted that the election to the House of Representatives (HoR) would be held in the designated time.

PM Karki performs Chhath Pooja

Prime Minister Sushila Karki performed Chhath Pooja of Chhathi Mata by attending the celebrations at Kamalpokhari in Kathmandu this evening.

Rivers of Terai embellished with Chhath puja items

The decorations and bustle of puja materials are seen at Barun Sarobar located in Jaleshwor Municipality-1, the district headquarters of Mahottari, and Khuttikhelama in Lahan.

Energy Minister Ghising off to India to attend ISA

Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation, Kulman Ghising, has departed for India to participate in the 8th Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).

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Mustang administration urges trekkers not to trek in high mountains citing chances of heavy snowfall

The District Administration Office, Mustang, has urged the trekkers not to go for trekking in the trails along the high mountain areas in the district citing a weather forecast of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

FNCCI calls for investigation and action against those involved in arson, vandalism and robbery

In a press release today, the Federation stated that these incidents have not only weakened the morale of the private sector but also have a negative impact on economic activities.

Rainfall likely tonight and tomorrow

In addition, there is a possibility of heavy snowfall in one or two places in the high hilly and mountainous areas of Gandaki Province. As a result, the division has requested people to take necessary precautions as the possible snow and rainfall may affect daily life, mountaineering, as well as the agriculture and tourism sectors.

Govt. working to make elections a success

Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has said that the government was working with a firm commitment to make the House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5, 2026 a success.

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China, U.S. reach basic consensuses on arrangements to address respective trade concerns

The essence of China-U.S. economic and trade relations is mutual benefit and win-win results, and the two countries gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said after meeting in Kuala Lumpur from Saturday to Sunday with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.

Trump says increasing tariffs on Canada by 10 percent

Thailand's former queen Sirikit dies aged 93

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FNCCI calls for investigation and action against those involved in arson, vandalism and robbery

In a press release today, the Federation stated that these incidents have not only weakened the morale of the private sector but also have a negative impact on economic activities.

Gold being traded at Rs 239,000 per tola today

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of hallmark gold has been determined at Rs 239,000 per tola today which was traded at Rs 241, 900 per tola on Sunday.

Tourists throng Bhurung hot spring in Myagdi

The Bhurung Tatopani (hot spring), located along the Beni–Jomsom road section of the Kaligandaki Corridor in Annapurna Rural Municipality-2, has seen a surge in visitors, with domestic and foreign tourists crowding the natural hot-water pool throughout the day. With a steady rise in tourists travelling to Annapurna Base Camp, Ghorepani, Mustang and other Himalayan destinations via Beni, the natural hot spring has become one of the busiest stopover points in the region. According to Jitendra Chochangi, the operator of the hot spring, visitors returning fr

Construction of 335 MW Humla Karnali second Hydropower Project to proceed

The procedures have been initiated for the construction of the Humla Karnali Second Hydropower Project. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the 335 MW project is now underway. Baldev Balami, manager of the Ruru Hydropower Project, said that on the recommendation of the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, the Ministry of Forests and Environment has begun the EIA process.

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CAVA volleyball: Sri Lanka defeats Nepal

In the match held today at Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nepal was defeated by Sri Lanka in straight sets 3-0. With this, Nepal has suffered its fourth defeat in the tournament, with just one win so far.

Minister Gupta assumes office

CAVA Cup Men's Volleyball: Afghanistan defeats Nepal

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Elections will be free, fair, credible and impartial: Bhandari

The election to the House of Representatives (HoR) is scheduled for March 5, 2026, following the political transition that emerged after the recent Gen-Z uprising, which led to the formation of an interim govern

Employees should deliver responsively: Chief Secy

On June 15, 1951, the Public Service Commission was established in Nepal, marking the beginning of a formal employee selection process. Later, on September 7, 1956, the first Civil Service

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Social activist Anjali Maskey honoured by PM Karki

During a brief conversation, Prime Minister Karki said she had always desired to meet Maskey once, upon hearing her social work carried out selflessly for a long time. "I had a desire to meet you once, and today I fulfilled it," she said.

Govt. working to make elections a success

PM Karki performs Chhath Pooja