- Thursday, 23 April 2026
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Keep Vigil On Unconstitutional Moves
These days the nation is abuzz with news about a rally planned for Thursday, November 23 (Mangsir 7) in the capital by certain pro-royalists. Durga Prasain, a health entrepreneur, turned ardent supporter of the campaign aimed at "restoring monarchy and reverting the nation to a Hindu state," will be spearheading the rally. He intends to bring hundreds of thousands of pro-monarchy and Hindu followers to Kathmandu to demonstrate their might, and his move to arrange the demonstration has swept Nepal's various social media platforms. According to him, the rally's goal would be to send a message to political parties that followers of the monarchy and Hinduism will uproot the current republican system and topple party leaders from their current places. A former CPN-UML party functionary, who was close to Prime Min
Aviation Sector Requires Drastic Reforms
Although Nepal entered the aviation sector in 1949 with the landing of a single-engine aircraft on a landing strip called Gaucharan, Kathmandu, there remains much to be desired as compared to other countries. The aviation sector was monopolised by the national carrier NAC until some three decades ago when private airlines stepped into the sector. With private-sector participation, the scope of aviation expanded widely, resulting in an increase of both passengers and fleets. Passenger movement at the Tribhuvan International Airport was around one million a year before 1992, which grew to 7.2 million a year in 2018. The National Avi
First tranche of quake relief amount of Rs. 1.41 billion disbursed in five districts
The government has released the first installment of funds for the construction of temporary housing in the earthquake-affected five districts. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has said that the first installment has been disbursed on Monday to the District Disaster Management Committees which run under the Chief District Officers. According to the Authority, the amount was disbursed on Monday in the name of the respective district administration offices. A total of Rs. 1.41 billion has been disbursed for Jajarkot, Rukum West, Bajhang, Bajura, and Salyan
Korea provides automated biochemistry analysers
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kathmandu has donated Fully Automated Biochemistry Analyzers, worth USD 402,500, to Nepal. Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal, Park Tae-Young, handed over the analysers to Secretary Dr. Roshan Pokhrel of the Ministry of Health and Population at a ceremony organised on Monday. According to a press statement issued by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal, the Fully Automated Biochemistry Analyzer plays a pivotal role in enhancing primary healthcare services by facilitating the examination of vital organs, including the liver, kidney, and pancreas.
Straw to feed cows in Swargadwari brought all the way from Deukhuri
Cows of Swargadwari temple depends on the hay and straw brought all the way from Dang. Even though the temple owns some 1,100 square metres of land but it depends upon the straw brought from Dang to rear cows in the temple. Local traders and local residents have been donating straws to feed the cows of Swargadwari temple every year. Some 1,400 tractors of straw are required every year to feed the cattle in the temple. Swargadwari temple is a famous holy shrine in Lumbini Province where cows are fed five quintals of grain daily.
Collective banana farming thrives in Dolakha
The collective banana farming in Gaurishankar Rural Municipality-5 Suri Tinekhu of Dolakha has started yielding income. Nabaraj Khadka, Chairman of Haleshwar Agriculture and Livestock Farmers’ Group, said that collective banana cultivation by 15 local youths in their own farm in 80 ropanies of land investing of Rs. 1.5 million has started giving yields within two years of plantation. He said that they earned Rs. 150,000 from the sale of bananas within two years of plantation.
Tourists flock to Manungkot to watch white clouds and sunrise
As the cold weather sets in, both domestic and foreign tourists are flocking to Manungkot in Byas Municipality-5 of Tanahu to witness the enchanting fog and sunrise. The mist, resembling a lake, blankets the surroundings of Damauli in the morning, creating an illusion of a field of white clouds, which serves as a major attraction for tourists. As the sun rises and the fog dissolves, the Madi River, originating from the mountaintop and descending down the hills, becomes visible. In the backdrop, framed by the Himalayas, one can gaze the picturesque mountainous landscape. Every time people climb, they are greeted with a breathtaking view similar to this scenic beauty. To witness this spectacle, people are converging in Manungkot, resembling a swarm of ants. The influx of both domestic and foreign tourists has experienced a rapid surge over the past decade. According to local tourism professionals, around 1,000 tourists visit the area every day.
Bullion transaction drops by 30% to Rs. 1 billion during Tihar
Bullion market recorded a transaction of only around Rs. 1 billion during the recent Tihar festival across the country. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, trade of gold and silver decreased by more than 30 per cent this Tihar festival compared to last year's Tihar festival. Manik Ratna Shakya, president of FENEGOSIDA, said that gold worth about Rs. 700 million and silver worth Rs. 300 million were sold during the week of Tihar festival across the country. The Kathmandu Valley has a 60 per cent share in gold transaction while its share outside the Kathmandu Valley is 40 per cent, he said.
Regulatory challenges prompted TikTok ban: Ministry
The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) has cited the challenge of regulating real-time content on TikTok and the platform's failure to promptly remove content violating community guidelines as the primary reasons for the government-imposed restrictions on this social media application. It emphasised that unlike other social networks that are capable of swiftly removing content breaching community guidelines, TikTok struggles to eliminate real-time content from its platform. This issue is exacerbated by the fact that live videos on TikTok are recorded and shared on other social networks, making it nearly impossible to effectively regulate the application. Furthermore, the government asserted that the ban on TikTok is essential to maintain social harmony and ensure the safety of citizens. The government contends that TikTok's inability to safeguard citizens' data poses a threat to national sovereignty, with privacy violations becoming a significant challenge. Consequently, the decision to restrict TikTok use is seen as a protective measure to address these concerns and uphold the well-being of the citizens.
Habitat disturbance leads to bird disappearance
Birds are facing threats in their habitats, specifically in the reservoirs constructed solely for their protection. Avian population is in crisis after a steamer was brought into operation in the Jagdishpur Lake (Bird Reservoir) in Kapilvastu Municipality-9 of Kapilvastu district. The Jagadishpur Reservoir Management Multi-stakeholder Forum, dedicated to safeguarding the community and the lake, has been operating the steamer in the lake for a week. The steamer project covers an area of around five hectares of the lake in its western part. As the steamer approaches at high speed producing a loud sound, the birds inhabiting the lake fly in terror. "Jagdishpur is a small Ramsar Site, and it is unsuitable for steamer operation. The rowing of the steamer produces disruptive noise and waves, and the excited tourists shout. Motorboats and boats have encroached upon the bird habitat, leading to disturbance in the avian environment,” noted ornithologist Dr. Hemsagar Baral said.
Govt. to seek suggestions from private sector
"We are seeking suggestions from the private sector about the current problems and challenges and the future course of action," Finance Minister Dr Mahat said.
Govt. forms panel to bring about reforms in Home Administration
The Committee led by former Chief Secretary Paudyal is given terms of reference to recommend policy reforms in the Home Ministry.
Prohibited Area declared from Maitighar to Baneshwor
Kathmandu, Nov 20: The District Administration Office (DAO),Kathmandu has declared the areas stretching from Maitighar to Baneshwor in Kathmandu a Prohibited Area.Area declared prohibited span from Padmodaya School turn to Singha Durbar West Gate, from Supreme Court to all around Maitighar Mandala, from Maitighar Mandala to Babarmahal and from Bijuli Bazar to New Baneshwor Chowk.The Office, issuing a press statement here on Monday, said that the prohibitory order has been issued barring gathering of more than five people and staging protests and demonstrations such as sit-in protest, gherao, meetings and demonstrations in the prohibited area from November 20.The order is effective for 30 days since the enforcement, according to the DAO, Kathmandu.Chief District Officer (CDO) of Kathmandu, Jitendra Basnet, said that the prohibited area was declared in view of security concerns as he asserted that the mass gathering at these places from one or more than a group in the same date, same time and place and staging protests programmes among others could spur dispute, fights and confrontations leading to breach in peace and order.The DAO, Kathmandu took the decision to this effect to ensure smooth operation of the public service providers in the prohibited area, to protect and secure public properties and to prevent negative impact on the ambulances, fire brigade and public transportation system in those areas, CDO Basnet said. (RSS)
NC to depute 25 teams of volunteers to quake-hit areas
A meeting of the NC office-bearers held on Monday decided to send the team of volunteers to build temporary huts immediately to save the earthquake survivors of Jajarkot and Rukum Paschim districts from the chilling cold.
Woman arrested with cocaine from TIA
Kimro Sangi,32, an Indian citizen was arrested with 1.973 kilograms of cocaine upon arrival at the TIA, according to Security Chief of TIA DIG Arjun Chand. The woman had landed at the TIA via Doha of Qatar after arriving there from Ethiopia and was bound for Bhutan.
