- Thursday, 23 April 2026
Energy export strategy: 15,000MW within ten years
A major target outlined in the strategy is increasing per capita electricity consumption from the current level of about 450 kWh to 1,500 kWh within next 10 years.
Lawmakers pledge prioritizing child rights in forthcoming budget
Lawmakers from federal and provincial parliaments have pledges prioritizing issues of children in forthcoming policy, programmes and budget.
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Communication Minister Dr Timilsina stresses curb on misinformation
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Dr Bikram Timilsina, has reiterated government commitment to press freedom and freedom of expression.
Lumbini Province govt to focus on infrastructures, pride projects
The Lumbini provincial government has announced that it would prioritize long-term and provincial pride projects in the upcoming budget.
Nation
Communication Minister Dr Timilsina stresses curb on misinformation
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Dr Bikram Timilsina, has reiterated government commitment to press freedom and freedom of expression.
Energy export strategy: 15,000MW within ten years
A major target outlined in the strategy is increasing per capita electricity consumption from the current level of about 450 kWh to 1,500 kWh within next 10 years.
Lawmakers call for amending academic calendar for mountainous region
Lawmakers representing from the mountainous region have demanded the government alter timing of academic calendar in the mountainous region.
Lumbini Province govt to focus on infrastructures, pride projects
The Lumbini provincial government has announced that it would prioritize long-term and provincial pride projects in the upcoming budget.
World
Rohingya refugee boat exodus surges by 90%: Save the Children
The number of Rohingya refugees fleeing Bangladesh and Myanmar by boat has increased by 90 percent compared with last year, Save the Children said on Thursday, based on United Nations figures.
Business
Energy export strategy: 15,000MW within ten years
A major target outlined in the strategy is increasing per capita electricity consumption from the current level of about 450 kWh to 1,500 kWh within next 10 years.
Power plant endangers Modi Khola
Flowing from the foothills of the Annapurna range through Kaski to Parbat, the Modi Khola was once seen as a symbol of life, livelihoods and biodiversity. Known as an “energy river”, it now appears to be struggling to survive.
Govt urged to adopt agroecology
The Alliance of Agriculture for Food has called on the government to revise its recently published national commitment document, advocating a transition to an environmentally friendly agricultural system based on agroecology.
Germany set to slash growth forecast
The German government on Wednesday is expected to cut its growth forecast for this year as the energy shock triggered by the Middle East war hammers Europe's biggest economy. Hopes had been hig
Sports
Nepal edge Rwanda for second win
Nepal secured their second victory in the ICC Women’s Challenge Trophy, defeating hosts Rwanda by two wickets in Kigali on Wednesday. After losing their opener to the USA, Nepal
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
Communication Minister Dr Timilsina stresses curb on misinformation
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Dr Bikram Timilsina, has reiterated government commitment to press freedom and freedom of expression.