- Wednesday, 8 April 2026
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Gold and silver prices hit new record high
Prices of gold and silver have continued to climb over the past several days, repeatedly setting new records.
Intra Pathari-11 wins second Satisa Gold Cup tournament
The Intra Pathari-11 has won the second Satisa Gold Cup open knockout football tournament.
Fog expected in Tarai region today
Fog is expected in the Tarai region of the country today.
Iron cages installed to trap wild bears in Phungling
An iron cage has been installed to trap wild bears that have been creating a havoc, killing and injuries livestock in Hangdewa, Phungling Municipality-9. In the past week, eight goats and sheep have died and three have been injured due to bear attacks.
Neres doubles gives Napoli the Italian Super Cup
David Neres scored in each half for Napoli as the reigning Serie A champion won the Italian Super Cup for a third time on Monday, beating Bologna 2-0 in Saudi Arabia.
Three restaurant and hotels fined for not meeting quality standard
The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection has imposed a penalty on three eateries for not complying with the quality standards.
New passports to be issued within two working days
The Department Passport will now issue passports within two working days. The department has received new 396,000 passport booklets to be distributed those who need them urgently.
HoR Elections, 71 days to go: Parties prepare closed lists for proportional representation
Political parties in the dissolved House of Representatives and all newly registered parties are conducting necessary political discussions and preparations to decide on the proportional list.
Phewa Lake encroached amid political flux
By Phadindra Adhikari,Lekhnath, Dec. 24:The number of people boating on Phewa Lake has not declined even in the growing winter chill.On clear days, many visitors can be seen taking photographs and videos with reflections of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna and other peaks shimmering on the water. While Phewa Lake continues to keep Pokhara -- the tourism capital -- lively even during the off-season, the lake itself is suffering from both natural and human encroachment.Large volumes of soil, gravel and waste are being washed into the lake from rivers such as Harpan, Khahare and Firkhe, as well as nearby gullies. Taking advantage of the political uncertainty following the Gen-Z movement in September, several structures are now being built directly from the lake water in some places, while land plotting and levelling continue in the wetland areas.The Supreme Court ordered to maintain a 65-metre buffer zone from the lake’s edge, remove structures within it and restore greenery that has not been enforced. A few days ago, the California Garden Café was opened after a wall was built directly from the lake at Khapaudi in Pokhara-18. Another restaurant is also under construction nearby. Workers are busy building structures on land that falls within the buffer zone between the road and the lake.To the east of the cafe, preparations are under way for yet another structure. In Raatmate, a coffee shop has recently opened right along the road that falls within Phewa’s buffer zone, with another structure coming up beside it. Rights activist Ram Bahadur Paudel said construction has not stopped despite informing the ward office, the metropolis and the administration about the illegal works. Advocate Bhagwati Pahari, who has repeatedly spoken out against encroachment, said it was ironic that such activities are being ignored. “They should be stopping these actions. Not only that, gravel and sand are being extracted, and land is being filled near the lake’s headwaters. It is happening in plain sight, yet treated as if unseen,” she said.With the initiative of Pokhara Metropolitan City and the Gandaki provincial government, poles have already been installed at 65 metres from the lake’s highest flood level. A total of 611 physical poles have been placed along the roughly 16-kilometre perimeter to demarcate the lake area.Shiva Prasad Parajuli, Chairperson of Ward No. 18 of Pokhara, claimed the ward was unaware of structures being built within the buffer zone. “They must have built them at night. We have no information. He also added that recommendations for houses and roads within the buffer zone have been halted and that the ward is committed to complying with the court order.Pokhara Metropolitan City has sought records from the Survey and Land Revenue Offices to identify plots that fall within the buffer zone and determine which require compensation and which do not. As those offices were damaged during the Gen-Z movement, the technical committee has yet to complete the classification. Mayor Dhanraj Acharya said no new structures would be allowed within the buffer zone and that existing ones would be removed soon.Acharya said, “We have been stopping new construction and will continue to do so. A notice to remove structures within the buffer zone will be issued in a few days,” he said. “Soon, we will also start granting construction permits for land outside the 65-metre limit.” Preparations are underway to clear land after classifying plots that fall within the lake area and the 65-metre buffer, he added.Surendra Raj Pandey, Chief Minister of Gandaki Province, said government structures within the 65-metre zone would be removed first. “There will be no delay. The federal government will provide compensation where required. Government structures will be removed first, followed by private ones after compensation,” he said.There are plans to develop the Phewa lakeside area so that visitors can spend an entire day enjoying it, said Pandey. The provincial government has also proposed building a ‘selfie bridge’ at Mungrebagar near the lake’s headwaters. Vehicles will not be allowed on the bridge, which is estimated to cost around Rs. 150 million and is intended for tourists to walk, take photos and enjoy the view.Preliminary data show that more than 4,500 land plots fall within Phewa Lake’s buffer zone. In 2018, the Supreme Court issued a mandamus order directing the government to enforce the 65-metre standard, demarcate the lake boundaries and demolish all illegal structures.
Prudent use of political freedom only ensures freedom in every sector: Minister Kharel
Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has said that prudent use of political freedom would only ensure freedom in every sector.
‘Political parties are committed to elections'
Kathmandu, Dec 23: Minister of Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has said that reaching out to the offices of political parties was to convey a clear message that the government is trying to hold elections honestly. “This is positive pressure on political parties for the elections and that we have prepared for the elections.”Talking to media persons after inspecting the offices of political parties damaged during the Gen-Z movement in the federal capital today, Minister Kharel, who is also the government spokesperson, said that he has assured the leaders of the political parties that the government is committed to holding the election. “The government will create an environment conducive for the election, and that the election will be held on the scheduled date.”Minister for Communications and Information Technology Kharel and Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Anil Kumar Sinha visited the offices of the Nepali Congress in Sanepa, the CPN (UML) in Chyasal, Lalitpur, and the Communist Party of Nepal in Parisdanda and took details of the damage caused there and held discussions with the party representatives.The team is scheduled to visit the offices of Janmat Party, Rastriya Prajatatra Party and Rastriya Swantatra Party tomorrow.On the occasion, Law Minister Sinha said there was no alternative to going to the election through a political dialogue. "Various questions have been raised about election security during discussions with party office bearers. But there is no dispute over the fact that there is no alternative to elections."Minister Sinha also said that since the major parties' contacts are at the grassroots level a request has been made to help create an electoral environment by taking the election slogans to the grassroots level.The visits were made as per a decision taken at the political dialogue committee formed by the government under the coordination of Minister Sinha to discuss about the preparations for the election and the initiatives taken by the Election Commission towards that end. (RSS)
NC ready to contest in election: Leader Dr Koirala
The leader articulated readiness of the country's oldest democratic party for the impending House of Representatives' election at a programme organized here on Tuesday to mark the 102nd birth anniversary of NC leader Krishna Prasad Bhattarai (Popularly known as Kisunji in the political sphere).
Mother/sister in-law arrested on charge of setting fire on woman
The District Police Office, Sindhuli, issued a press statement on Tuesday stating that it has arrested deceased Sushila’s 59-year-old mother-in-law, Mayarani Bamjan, and 35-year-old sister-in-law, Meena Lama (Bamjan), on suspicion of their involvement in the incident and has initiated further investigation.
Wider reforms including risk-based regulation to rural loan recommended for banking sector
Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank of Nepal, has unveiled the report submitted by the Banking Sector Reforms Recommendation Taskforce.
Major parties and government reach agreement on making elections successful
The government and major political parties in the country have reached an agreement on creating an environment conducive for the upcoming March 5 elections to the House of Representatives.
