- Monday, 13 April 2026
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KMC deputy mayor Dangol calls for paying attention to climate change
Deputy Mayor of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City Sunita Dangol today said efforts for development would not be fruitful by neglecting climate change.
President Paudel extends condolences to the family of Mukesh Kayastha
Kathmandu, May 15: President Ramchandra Poudel has extended his heartfelt condolence to the family of Mukesh Kayastha of Banepa municipality in Kavrepalanchowk who passed away on May 10.Kayastha, 32, was bed-ridden for 17 years since he was shot by a bullet to his temple on April 9, 2006 during the people's movement II. He breathed his last in course of the treatment at Banepa-based Scheer Memorial Hospital in the night of last Wednesday. In a message of condolence today, the Head-of-the-State expressed his sorrow over the demise of Kayastha, extending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. President's press advisor Kiran Pokhrel and press coordinator Khila Karki today visited the Kayastha family in Banepa to convey the President's condolence message to them. President's daughter Abagya Poudel also accompanied the two. Democratic republic had been possible in Nepal due to fighters like Mukesh and their contribution will in memories of the future generation, the President states in the message. Likewise, Bagamati Province minister for water supplies, irrigation and energy, Tirtha Lama, has assured that the government would address the Mukesh' contribution justifiably. Banepa municipality mayor Shanti Ratna Shakya handed a letter to President's press advisor Pokhrel, demanding the government's attention on behalf of the President to recognise Mukesh as a 'martyr'. Mukesh was just 14 when he was hit by a bullet fired by police, leaving him semiconscious rest of his life. (RSS)
Government's expenditure surpasses income
Fiscal deficit is going up as revenue collection is minimal in comparison to the public expenditure.
21 new cases in 24 hrs, active cases stand at 112
21 new cases (RT-PCR and antigen tests combined) of COVID-19 have been confirmed on Monday while 22 people recovered from the disease.
27 injured in bus accident in Tanahun
According to the Police, 27 people passengers got injured when a bus with the registration number Ga 1 Kha 9635 Na heading to Pokhara from Kathmandu went out of control this morning.
Lawmakers air views against fake Bhutanese refugee scam
In a meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) today, its members drew the government's attention to various contemporary issues including the fake Bhutanese refugee scam.
Two arrested for robbing cooperative of over Rs 3 million
The police have arrested two persons who were on the loose after looting over Rs 3 million from a community cooperative in Panauti in Kavrepalanchok district.
NA team reports successful expedition to Mt Everest
A 10-member team that includes five from the Nepali Army has successfully scaled Mt Everest today. The team climbed the peak under the Clean Mountain Campaign, 2023 launched by the NA. The campaign aims to collect wastes from four peaks including Everest and Lhotse.
HoR meeting commences
The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) has commenced in the Federal Parliament Bulding New Baneshwar.
Doctors' consultation fees increase 14 percent
Nepal Medical Association (NMA) and the Association of Private Health Institution Nepal (APHIN) have reached an agreement to hike the doctor's consultation charge by 14 percent beginning today.
Bharatpur metropolis distributes free bicycles to 129 school girls
Bharatpur Metropolitan City has distributed free bicycles each to 126 school girls.
Rayamajhi to be presented in court today
Nepal Police has been preparing to present CPN (UML) secretary and former Deputy Prime Minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi before Kathmandu District Court.
PM Prachanda, NA Chair meet
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' and National Assembly (NA) Chairperson Ganesh Prasad Timilsina held a meeting.
31 injured in Parsa bus accident
At least 31 passengers have sustained injuries in a road mishap occurred in Parsa Bazaar along the East-West Highway.
Bote couple die after being drowned in Narayani river
A couple died after being drowned in the Narayani River in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat-Susta-East) district.
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