- Saturday, 11 April 2026
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Enthusiasm of farmers while threshing paddy (Photo Feature)
Due to the trend of youth emigration and urbanization, people have stopped living in villages, due to traditional farming is also declining. However, in Ghame, Pakhribas Municipality-8, Dhankuta, locals are still preserving this tradition.
1.5 mln Afghans live with serious disabilities, many victims of conflict: UN
An estimated 1.5 million people in Afghanistan are living with significant disabilities, the majority caused by decades of conflicts, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on Wednesday.
Birgunj customs office collects Rs 75.59 billion in four months
Birgunj, Dec 3: The Birgunj Customs Office has collected Rs 22.9 billion from the imports of five different kinds of petroleum products in the first four months of the current fiscal year and Rs 10.1 billion from the imports of vehicles and auto spares during the same period. The Office also collected Rs 4.58 billion from the imports of iron and iron-made products, Rs 4.25 billion from garments and Rs 3.17 billion from the imports of machinery and their parts. Likewise, Rs 3.07 billion revenue was collected from the imports of electric machinery, equipment and their parts during the review period. The Office stated that goods worth Rs 284.89 billion were imported in the first four months of the current fiscal year and the Office collected Rs 75.59 billion in revenue during the review period of the current fiscal year.(RSS)
Gold is further dearer in domestic market
Due to fluctuations in the international market, gradual increase in prices, and shifts in the demand cycle, the price of gold has continuously increased in the domestic market.
Pakistan assists Bharatpur Eye Hospital
At a programme organized in the hospital premises, Chitwan on Tuesday, Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal, Abrar H Hashmi, handed over a cheque to support the paperless digitization of Bharatpur Eye Hospital (BEH).
Minister Kharel attends rally marking Int'l Day of Persons with Disabilities
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagdish Kharel, led the rally where the attendants carried placards, advocating for rights to persons living with disabilities (PWD).
Foreign Secretary Rai shares challenges facing LDCs
Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai has argued deep-rooted structural impediments, limited access to international markets, widening digital divides, resources constraints and increasing climate related impacts were some of the challenges facing the least developed countries (LDCs).
PM Karki vows inclusive governance
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has vowed inclusive development and governance initiatives that focus on the rights of people with disabilities (PWD). The government has solidarity to the advocacy for PWD's rights and their leadership for the achievement of sustainable development goals, she reminded.
Journalist Dhungana to be conferred on Human Rights Award
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has decided to confer awards to the persons contributing to the protection and promotion of human rights for this year, 2025.
Int'l Day of Persons with Disabilities today
The 34th International Day of Persons with Disabilities is being observed by organizing various activities across the country today, December 3.
President Paudel stresses inclusion of PWD in all state mechanisms
President Ramchandra Paudel has underscored the need for including people with disabilities (PWD) in all state mechanisms. Effective enforcement of legal and constitutional provisions on PWD's rights is imperative, the President reminded.
Cinema Bill will advance with amendments: Communication Minister Kharel
In the meeting, Minister for Communication and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel said the cinema bill would be taken ahead with amendments.
PM Karki directs Member Secretary at LDT to maintain high integrity
The government has named Deepak Shrestha, 46, from Gorkha as a new Member Secretary of Lumbini Development Trust (LDT).
Reform in health sector urgent: Minister Dr Gautam
Onsite inspections of health institutions and hospitals, supply of medicines, health service and study of insurance schemes would be intensified as part of the health reform, she informed during her inspection visit at the Dharan-based BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) on Tuesday. She vowed she would pay heed to the suggestions and recommendations from various sides for it and the implementation would be carried out based on need.
Labour donation inevitable for nation building, Harka Sampang says
Releasing the party's declaration paper for the forthcoming elections, Sampang said the people should be linked to the country and soil. Mere formality and reliance on budget would delay the development works and labour donation is a must for rapid development, he argued.
