- Sunday, 12 April 2026
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Amid Russia shelling, Ukraine aims to strengthen government
As Russia kept up its relentless shelling across the country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expanded the shakeup of his security services on Monday by suspending 28 more officials, a day after he dismissed two senior officials over allegations that their agencies harbored “collaborators and traitors.”
Communist unity brings socialism: Vice-Chair Pande
Vice Chairperson of CPN UML, Surendra Pane, has said unity among communist forces is imperative to establish socialism. Splitting party derails the track to reach socialism, he underscored.
Coordination essential on managing city infrastructures: Mayor Shah
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (MKC) Mayor Balendra Shah has stressed the need for coordination among related sectors to intensify the works relating to infrastructures. He wondered how long it would take to blacktop the roads torn up for water supply at ward no 13, 14, 15, and 26.
Phase-wise programmes to revive tourism: Minister Shrestha
Hotel Association Nepal (HAN)'s President Srijana Rana viewed that the State should recognize tourism sector as a priority industry and introduce programmes to attract more investment to the sector.
NC decides to opt for electoral alliance with ruling parties in upcoming polls
The NC meeting has also concluded that the NC should present itself with a clear programme in the upcoming polls to bring about qualitative changes in people's livelihood through a stable government in the next five years.
Proposal seeking consideration on drinking water bill passed
Responding to the issues raised during the discussion on the principles of the bill in the meeting, Minister for Water Supply Umakant Chaudhary said that since drinking water and sanitation are fundamental rights guaranteed by the constitution, it is the responsibility of the government to ensure them. Expressing concern over the drying up of water sources in the mountains, Minister Chaudhary said that it would be easier to meet the goals of sustainable development with the passage of this bill.
60 per cent of paddy plantation completed
Joint Secretary and Spokesperson of the Ministry Prakash Kumar Sanjel shared that the percentage at this time of last year was 68 per cent. Plantation has not been able to take place as expected especially in Province No. 1, Madhesh Province and Lumbini Province due to a delay in the onset of the monsoon.
Rising COVID-19 cases: Experts warn of fourth wave
The data from the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) about the cases of COVID-19 showed that COVID-19 cases have risen from a single digit to more than 400 on daily basis within a month.
Aggregate expenditure up by 10.20%, Capex down by 5.3%
The data released by the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO) revealed the satisfactory rise of the total expenditure which could primarily be attributed to the moderate jump in recurrent and financial expenditure.
Demand for finding sustainable solution to Kathmandu Valley's waste
National Assembly (NA) members have demanded the management of Kathmandu Valley's waste soon.
Discussions initiated on parliament's tenure: Speaker Sapkota
Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota has said that discussions have started as to the duration of the term of the present House of Representatives with talks of announcement of the date of the federal and provincial election.
457 new cases, one death in 24 hours
In 2,341 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 386 people were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update on Monday. Likewise, the virus infection was detected in 71 people in 2,310 antigen tests performed in the last 24 hours.
COVID-19 cases spreading in Gulmi
Pashupati Acharya, Chief of the District Health Office, said that five cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed today in the district.
Excessive heat forces Siddharthanagar schools to close for a week
Siddharthanagar Municipality of Rupandehi district has decided to close schools for a week due to extreme heat.
ANFA picks 23-member team for SAFF U-20 Championship
The main coach for U-20 picked up 23 members among 30 where, Ishwor Gurung, Unesh Chaudhary and Jiyarath Sheikh have been selected as goalkeepers.
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