- Saturday, 11 April 2026
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Health organisations lagging in gender equality: Report
Organisations active in health policy and programming in Nepal are falling short on gender equality, a report shows. The report titled ‘Gender and Health 50/50 Nepal: Catalysing change for gender equality and health equity’ reveals low levels of transparency and availability of policies and practices in organisations working in health sectors that support gender equality.
NEA records profit growth, earns over Rs. 16 billion
The profit of Nepal Electricity Authority increased by about 164 per cent in the last fiscal year 2021/22. As per the preliminary financial report of the NEA, the utility earned a profit of Rs. 16.09 billion in the last fiscal year 2021/22, said the NEA. The profit of the NEA was limited at Rs. 6.10 billion in the previous fiscal year 2020/21.
Gunla: A month to gain merit by giving to poor
Chameli Shrestha can be seen climbing up the steps to Swaymabhu every morning these days. She walks all the way to the stupa from Asan early in the morning, whether it’s raining or not. Many even older than Chameli can be seen heading to the shrine nowadays, as it is the Gunla month, a time to pay homage to Buddhist monuments.
'I urge Japan to spur investment in prioritized projects in Nepal', Chair Dahal says
Talking to the media at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) following his return after wrapping up a five-day Japan visit today, Dahal, also the former prime minister, urged the Japanese side to emphatically invest in the areas of tourism, agriculture, electrification and infrastructure.
PM Deuba lays emphasis on rapid construction of expressway
He said this while addressing the fourth quarterly and annual progress review of the Ministry of Defense in the fiscal year 2021/22 and a meeting of the ministry-level development problem solving committee.
Minister Khadka holds talks with Chinese FM Wang in Qingdao
During the meeting, the two Ministers took stock of all aspects of Nepal-China relations and agreed to promote cooperation in areas of mutual interests, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Measure to continue Pokhara's paragliding to be explored: Minister Shrestha
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Jeevan Ram Shrestha, has said measures to continue the paragliding business of Pokhara would be explored to ensure that it continues even after operation of Pokhara International Airport.
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Order to remove difficulties presented at the NA
Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Govinda Prasad Sharma Koirala presented the order to remove difficulties according to Section 42 of the Commission for Investigation of Disappeared Persons, Truth and Reconciliation Act 2071 at the meeting of the National Assembly meeting today.
Unvaccinated people at 10 times risk of COVID-19 death compared to vaccinated
In Nepal, 75 per cent of the people who died from the novel coronavirus infection were not vaccinated.
UML against involvement of private sector for insurance programme
In a meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) today, the main opposition CPN (UML) expressed its concern over what it said was the government's preparations for partnering with the private sector for implementing the health insurance programme.
868 new cases, 3 deaths, 414 recoveries in 24 hrs
According to Dr. Samir Adhikari, spokesperson of the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), a total of 6,705 tests - 3,614 PCR and 3091 antigen tests- were conducted in the last 24 hours.
KMC recorded 44.24 per cent budget expenditure in FY 2021/22
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) shared that it recorded 44.24 per cent budget expenditure in the fiscal year 2021/22.
China releases white paper on Taiwan question, reunification in new era
"We are one China, and Taiwan is part of China. This is an indisputable fact supported by history and the law. Taiwan has never been a state; its status as part of China is unalterable," says the white paper.
Apple farming no more in pocket areas in Mustang, new areas emerging as apple farms
Lete and Kobang in Mustang district, once famous for apples and products made of apples such as dried apples, apple jams and brandy (Marpha) among others, no longer grows apples lately.
NA members draw government attention to incidents of natural disasters
The National Assembly (NA) lawmakers have drawn the government's attention to prompt response to the incidences of natural disasters, calling for proper management of the survivors with relief and assistance.
