- Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Yoga Day messages
President Ramchandra Paudel has wished for the happiness, peace and good health of all Nepalis on the occasion of International Yoga Day on Friday The International Day of Yoga has been celebrated across the world annually on June 21 since 2015, after the United Nations General Assembly in 2014 decided to observe it every year. President Paudel outlined the multiple physical and psychological benefits of Yoga such as relieving stress, increasing immunity, developing a positive mindset and enhancing self-discipline. “Besides connecting the mind and body, yoga leads to knowledge, action, consciousness, strength and stability. Additionally, yoga helps make a person physically, mentally, and spiritually strong, contributing to a healthy lifestyle,” he added.
GB Rai’s location confirmed, says DPM Lamichhane
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Rabi Lamichhane has revealed that the location of absconding GB (Gitendra Babu) Rai, involved in a cooperative fraud case, has now been confirmed and cleared to a large extent. Speaking to journalists at Bharatpur Airport on Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister Lamichhane said that the government had continuously investigated Rai’s whereabouts and got the location clear. “We are conducting an investigation and have got very close. I have had multiple conversations with the Home Minister of Malaysia during the week only. Even three or four days ago, I spoke with him,” he said, adding, “We have already found out. The Malaysian Home Minister has made the location of GB Rai clear,” said DPM Lamichhane. Because of the lack of an extradition treaty with Malaysia, there are legal hindrances to arresting Rai and bringing him to Nepal, the Home Minister said.
A native bird of hot climate sighted in Manohara
With the rise in temperatures, birds typically found in warmer regions have started appearing in the Kathmandu Valley. Recently, the ‘Lesser Grey Shrike,’ a bird native to Europe, South, and West Asia, has been recorded in the Kathmandu Valley for the first time. A pair of ‘Lesser Grey Shrike’ was spotted in Manohara of the Bhaktapur district recently. With this record in the Kathmandu Valley, the ‘Lesser Grey Shrike’ is also the first record for the hilly regions of Nepal. Bird guide Shankar Tiwari and wildlife photographer Sanjay Tha Shrestha found this bird in Bode, Manohara, on Saturday afternoon. According to Shrestha, the bird was first recorded by Tiwari. When Tiwari saw the unique bird in the area, he called Shrestha, and together they confirmed that the bird was a ‘Lesser Grey Shrike,’ making it the first sighting in the Valley.
Early warning information on disasters to be disseminated thru media
Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma has said that early warning about disasters will be aired through Radio Nepal and telecommunications service providers, aimed at reducing the damages from disasters.
Minister Pun instructs subordinate agencies to motivate tax payers
Finance Minister Barshaman Pun has instructed the subordinate agencies to motivate the tax payers.
Dr Shah appointed VC of Planning Commission
Dr Sohan Shah has been appointed as the Vice-chairman of the Madhesh Province Policy and Planning Commission.
Social Welfare Council to be expanded to all seven provinces
The Social Welfare Council will be expanded to all seven provinces. The decision was taken by the board meeting of the council held today.
CPN (US) to continue its support to current govt
CPN (Unified Socialist) Chairman Madhav Kumar Nepal has said that his party was in the incumbent government to address public concerns and ensure the country's development.
PM Prachanda briefs House about President Paudel's foreign visit
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said President Ramchandra Paudel's visit to Switzerland and Germany has boosted Nepal's image in the international arena.
1420-years-old traditional mud festival begins in Panauti
Two poles of bamboo are to be laid across the Punyamata stream in the historical town of Panauti this evening, which will formally indicate the start of the fair.
Monsoon to escalate nationwide by Sunday
This year's monsoon that has already entered the country is expected to spread across the country by coming Sunday.
Monsoon to escalate nationwide by Sunday
This year's monsoon that has already entered the country is expected to spread across the country by coming Sunday.
CPN (US) in Govt to ensure country's development: Chair Nepal
Mahottari, June 20: CPN (Unified Socialist) Chairman Madhav Kumar Nepal has said that his party was in the incumbent government to address public concerns and ensure the country's development. At a news conference organized by the Socialist Press Organization at Bardibas in Mahottari on Thursday, the former Prime Minister said the present ruling alliance will continue and argued that the alliance was forged to meet certain objectives."Alliance with the government was forged with the objective to advance prosperity bid and fulfill people's needs. The alliance will not break due to our reasons," according to Chairman Nepal.He, however, said intensive talks were missing among the ruling parties in the alliance and pointed out the need for consultations among the ruling parties. Chairman Nepal suggested that Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' himself should take a lead role to maintain relations among the ruling parties. (RSS)
Russia to deepen comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam — Putin
"We are firmly determined to deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam, which remains among the priority tracks of Russian foreign policy. We are ready to continue active joint work on a wide range of topics, including economic, scientific and technical spheres, defense, security and humanitarian relations," Putin said at a meeting in Hanoi. He thanked for the invitation to visit the country, which, he said, "everyone used with pleasure."
Xinhua Institute launches report on new quality productive forces in Brussels
"Empower China, Benefit the World -- an Analysis of the Theoretical Contribution and Value Orientation of New Quality Productive Forces" (Chinese and English editions) was launched at the China-Europe Think Tank Forum, which was co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency and the Europe-Asia Center.
