- Saturday, 4 April 2026
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Nepal defeat Kenya by five wickets
Batters performed an average performance as Nepal defeated host Kenya by five wickets in the first T20I match at the Bilateral Series at Gymkhana Club Ground, Kenya on Thursday.
Landslide displaced families receive land in Sankhuwasabha
Families displaced from the landslide of Silichong rural municipality-1 in Sankhuwasabha district have received land.
Kanepokhari festival from Sunday
Four local organizations are going to organize the festival jointly from August 28 to 31 with an aim of collecting funds for the construction of a social village at Ramailo.
Correction to bill related to transitional justice demanded
Advocates have objected, saying attempts have been made to bring the bill related to transitional justice giving additional pain to conflict victims rather than providing justice.
UML cc meeting to take place today
A central committee meeting of the CPN (UML) is taking place at the party headquarters in Chyasal, Lalitpur at 11.00 am today.
Tackle Parking Problem
With a continuous rise in the number of private and public vehicles in the Kathmandu Valley, it is becoming increasingly difficult for the capital valley, a densely populated and unsystematically developed city, to manage road traffic and other issues efficiently. As the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) does not have adequate parking spaces, many vehicles are found being parked even on congested roads and alleys, causing a lot of inconveniences to passers-by. This kind of situation often leads to perennial traffic jams in the core city areas. There are always chances for people to get stuck in terrible traffic jams for hours. Some efforts had been made several years back to widen numerous roads and streets of the capital metropolis. Despite that initiative, thos
Bring Fresh Faces To Leadership
There is a lot of talk around the country, about how the new generation of political leaders should come to the helm of the government and give it a new direction. This is all fine and the results of the recently held local level elections have also proved that the people of this country want to see some change in the political scenario. But the question is - will the nation see a change in its governance only because of the fact that young leaders are elected?
Integrate Fiscal And Monetary Policies
Russian invasion of Ukraine has added fuel to the economic stagnation and inflation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the world. The United States, European countries, India and other developing economies have witnessed the record high inflation. The inflation hit 9.1 per cent in the US this June and it was 8.9 per cent in the European zone in July. Similarly, India endured the inflation of more than 7 per cent after long time. So, every economy is adopting the contractionary fiscal and monetary policy to combat the current economic situa
A Crackdown On Illegal Structures
Unregulated urbanisation has become the newest emerging issue in major cities of Nepal. Despite being one of the least urbanised countries in the world, Nepal’s cities and towns are growing fast, but in an erratic manner. So, it is difficult to confidently call the current trend of urbanisation a sign of development. Kathmandu is found to be bearing the brunt of unplanned urbanisation. The population level here extends beyond its carrying capacity, creating too many unwarranted issues. The selection of Balendra Shah, as the Mayor of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), is a clear indication that the Kathmandu denizens wanted someone different to deal with a myriad of existing problems.
Landslide-displaced families get safe land to build houses
Fifty-five displaced families from the landslide-hit area of Sisuwakhola in Silichong Rural Municipality-1, in Sankhuwasabha, have received land plots in safer locations to construct their houses. Two years after being displaced by a landslide, the families have received free land plots in Khandbari Municipality-7. Out of the 92 displaced families, 55 have been brought to Khandbari Municipality, the district headquarters.
World should focus on promoting 'green energy': Minister Bhusal
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Pampha Bhusal has said that more opportunities should be found with collective efforts to raise investment for 'green energy'. She emphasised that the world should focus on the promotion of 'green energy' by promoting climate finance. "The world should focus on the promotion of clean energy. That requires a collective commitment to climate finance," Minister Bhusal said while virtually addressing a session on "Unlocking climate finance for green grid investment" of the forum on “Climate Initiatives to Finance Climate Action and the SDGs" meeting held on Thursday in Bangkok, Thailand for the preparation of COP-27.
KMC’s demolition drive continues
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Mayor Balendra Shah on Thursday continued demolition of illegally constructed structures of business complexes. On the third day of the demolition drive, Mayor Shah monitored dozer run over the illegal structure of Apha Beta complex in New Baneshwor. In the morning, Mayor Shah, KMC staffs, City and traffic police reached Alpha Beta for the inspection. After Mayor Shah and director of the complex Dwiraj Sharma had a heated argument over the blue print of the complex, Shah reached there for a second time with the dozer and blue print.
Bangladesh to purchase 50 MW power from Nepal
The fourth meeting of Energy Secretary Level Joint Steering Committee of Nepal and Bangladesh has been completed with notable achievements. The meeting of the committee was held in the Capital on Thursday between the Energy Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation (MoEWRI), Sushil Chandra Tiwari, and the Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MoEMR) of Bangladesh, Mohammad Habibur Rahman. The financial modality of 683 MW reservoir project, Sunkoshi III Hydroelectricity, which Bangladesh wants to invest in, was also on the agenda. But it has been agreed to finalize the modality in the next meeting after the review of the Detailed Feasibility Study (DFS).
Lawmakers call for management of solid waste in valley
Similarly, of the total 72 kilometers of outer ring road proposed in the valley through a budget for the fiscal year, 2061/62 BS, the detailed project proposal to construct 54.48 kilometers was prepared, said deputy development commissioner Nabaraj Pyakurel.
Development of smart cities at snail's place even after a decade of announcement
With a view to building modern and well-managed urban areas along the mid-hill highway, the government had a decade ago declared turning 10 small town areas along the highway into smart cities.
