- Sunday, 5 April 2026
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Nerpa wins Anup memorial Gold Cup tournament
The Nerpa Sports Club has won the title of the 3rd Anup Memorial Invitational Gold Cup tournament.
Weather today to remain generally clear
The weather is going to remain generally clear with minor change in some parts of the country. The weather will remain generally clear in the hilly areas of Province No. 1, Karnali and Sudurpaschim with possibility of fog in many parts of Terai in the morning, according to Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
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Trap Of Traffickers
Once there used to be a dire and inhuman time for humanity when people used to be traded as any other commodities in the market. The curse of slavery and slave trade is abolished by nations today but trafficking of human beings still continues in modified version. As if slave trade has come back to haunt the unsuspecting, vulnerable and ignorant lot, an ugly face of migration is making many people victims. Shattered dre
Avert Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Hundreds of people die of unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning and a few thousand are hospitalised every winter in Nepal. Everyone is at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning. However, infants, the elderly, and people with chronic heart disease, anemia, or breathing problems are more likely to be affected by carbon monoxide. Most carbon monoxide poisoning cases are preventa
Tomatoes worth Rs. 200 million produced in a single ward in Bardibas
The local farmers of Khayarmara in the far northern of Mahottari district have surprised all by producing tomatoes worth millions of rupees nearby the river of a single ward. About 400 farmer families of the village are now busy planting tomatoes. As the production and income started improving, the living standard of the farmers here is changing. But Bardibas Municipality and Agriculture Knowledge Centre are not concerned about this place and the farmers where the largest amount of tomatoes are produced in Madhes Province. Although the state has spent billions in the name of farmers and agricultural development, the farmers here have complained that they have not received support, sympathy and encouragement from the government bodies. According to farmers, tomatoes worth Rs. 200 million are produced annually in Khayarmara. The whole village is involved in commercial tomato farming as tomatoes can be produced twice a year. Khayarmara is the only village in the district under Bardibas Municipality-10 where tomato is cultivated twice a year in Shrawan and Magh (July and January). Tomatoes have been produced here throughout the year. According to a young farmer of the village Laxman Shrestha, attraction of the villagers towards the cultivation of tomato has increased after getting more than expected income from tomato farming compared to traditional crops. Shrestha said, "Tomatoes are being cultivated in around 150 bighas of land here. Tomato cultivation has expanded to Bhalujoda, Aran Danda, Ghising Tole and Mulkhola." According to villagers, around 12 to 16 quintals of tomatoes are produced in the fields which do not produce even two mans of food grains in a kattha of land. Tomatoes produced in winter season are sold for Rs. 1,200 to Rs. 2,000 per crate. Tomatoes produced in the spring season are sold for Rs. 500 to Rs. 1000 per crate. One crate contains 25 kgs.
Farmers of Kailali, Kanchanpur districts affected by stray cattle
Farmers of Kailali and Kanchanpur districts are facing several troubles due to an increasing number of stray cattle in the region. Farmers informed that the cattle entered their fields and destroyed the agricultural yield. “It is difficult to save our agricultural products from stray cattle. They enter the fields at night and cause heavy loss to us,” said Khemraj Chaudhary, a farmer from Ward No. 7 of Kailari Rural Municipality in Kailali. “Stray cattle spend time in Basanta Forest until evening. At night, they enter the agricultural fields. Many farmers are even bound to stay awake at night to protect their yields,” said Chaudhary.
Work on Rahughat Mangale, Upper Rahughat Hydropower project gains momentum
The construction of two hydropower projects in the Rahughat River flowing through the upper part of Raghuganga Rural Municipality of Myagdi has been accelerated. Two years ago, Tundi Power Company started the construction of 37.5 MW Rahughat Mangale and cascade project of Upper Rahughat Hydropower Project with 48.5 MW capacity. The company has expedited the construction of both projects together. The project site is located in Raghuganga Rural Municipality-7, Chimkhola, which is considered geographically difficult. The construction of the access road to the project site after cutting the hills, and the work of both the projects was started simultaneously. Indra Dhakal, engineer of Tundi Power Company, informed that the company had accelerated the construction of the tunnel, the structure of the head works at the dam site and the power house. He said that the construction work had been advanced by mobilising about 1,000 skilled manpower and equipment in both projects.
Bajura women still suffering from period-related stereotypes
Five and half years ago, Nepal enacted a law criminalising Chhaupadi, the centuries-old custom of banishing women from home during menstruation. However, the Act has been limited to mere words. Despite the law, women of Bajura district are still expected to stay separate or in the sheds and follow the restrictions during their monthly cycle. This custom remains deeply entrenched in the district; they are even restricted to walk on the roads leading to the temple because of a longstanding custom in this region that considers menstruating women impure. Since majority of the roads and foot trails of the district have temples in-between, menstruating women are prohibited to use these roads, believing that god and goddess will get angry.
Taskforce submits draft of common programme to top leaders
The draft of the common minimum programmes prepared by a taskforce has been submitted to the top leaders of the ruling parties on Saturday.
Transfer, promotion on basis of capacity and professionalism-Home Minister
Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane clarified transfer and promotion of police/employees would be made taking into consideration the capacity, professionalism, morality and knowledge.
Maoist Centre forms 5-member taskforce for broader left unity
The CPN (Maoist Centre) has formed a five-member taskforce under the leadership of party vice-chairman Krishna Bahadur Mahara for the broader unity among left forces.
SC denies stay order on DPM Lamichhane’s citizenship case
A Constitutional Bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Hari Krishna Karki issued the order citing that it was not necessary to issue an interim order to stop Home Minister Lamichhane from discharging his duty on the ground of balance of convenience.
NC to play strong opposition role in HoR
The main opposition party, Nepali Congress, has decided to work together in order to make its role strong and effective in the federal parliament.
Govt will be made successful: UM Chair Oli
Former Prime Minister and CPN (UML) Chairperson KP Sharma Oli has asserted that the incumbent government formed in support of his party would be made successful.
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Number of rescued animals decreases in central zoo
The central zoo of the country has recorded a drop in the number of rescued animals brought to this shelter lately. The central zoo used to rescue around 1,000 animals from various parts of the country, mostly Kathmandu Valley, annually and the most rescued ones were cheetah, nir biralo, fox, monkey and tortoise which often need medical attention for an extended period of time.
