- Saturday, 4 April 2026
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English clubs spend a record $4 billion in transfer window
Liverpool saved the biggest transfer until last in its remarkable $570 million summer spree, finally signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle for a British-record fee as the window closed on Monday with spending by Premier League clubs soaring beyond $4 billion.
Starc retires from T20 internationals
Veteran Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has retired from Twenty20 international cricket in a bid to extend his career in the test and one-day formats. Starc and test skipper Pat Cummins, two members of Australia's long-serving pace bowling triumvirate, were missing from the national T20 squad announced Tuesday for a three-game series in New Zealand starting Oct. 1.
KMC organising competition to document Indra Jatra
For the first time, Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has launched a video documentary challenge for youths to document Indra Jatra. To create an integrated programme to promote the festival, various events are being organised this year with agencies and partners, including Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Kirtipur Municipality, Bhaktapur Municipality, Nepal Tourism Board, Nepal Art Council, Hotel Association Nepal, UNESCO Creative Cities Network, and Kathmandu City of Film. Nabin Manandhar, Spokesperson of KMC, announced that during Indra Jatra, there will be video documentary challenges.
Shooting of Ram Krishna Dhakal’s film Malati Mangale begins
The shooting of the Nepali film ‘Malati Mangale’ has officially begun in Tanahun with an auspicious start. The inauguration was held at Dhorbarahi Temple in Shuklagandaki Municipality. The Shuklagandaki Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomed the film unit. The film is being produced by popular singer Ram Krishna Dhakal.
Blacktop highway before festival: Nawalpur CDO
Chief District Officer (CDO) of Nawalpur, Bhabishwar Pandey, has instructed the Chinese contractor company China State Engineering Corporation Pvt. Ltd. to expedite works along the Narayanghat–Butwal section of the East-West Highway ahead of major festivals, including Dashain and Tihar.
Flood sweeps away bridge in Sindhupalchok
A devastating flood in the Syale River has swept away a concrete bridge connecting wards 3, 4, and 5 of Sunkoshi Rural Municipality, bringing vehicular movement to a complete halt for the past three days.
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Lumbini, Gandaki agree to work together
A nine-point agreement has been reached for the joint development of Lumbini and Gandaki Provinces. On Monday, a joint Chief Minister-level meeting held at Galyang-1 Khanda in Syangja on the border of the two provinces pledged to make inter-provincial cooperation more effective. Lumbini Province Chief Minister Chet Narayan Acharya and Gandaki Province Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey signed the agreement.
4G service reaches remote villages in Lamjung
Remote villages of Lamjung district now have access to high-speed 4G internet and mobile services following Nepal Telecom’s network expansion. The Nepal Telecom Authority carried out the expansion work under the special initiative of the Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung. The GSM-based 4G service has been extended to the villages, including Sanjapu, Udipur Dam Site, Manange Chautara, Bhirpastun and Okhri.
Elderly queue for National ID cards
District administration offices in Gulmi and Saptari are struggling to cope with an unprecedented crowd as senior citizens rush to obtain National Identity Cards (NIDs), now mandatory for accessing social security allowances.
Milk farmers not getting payment for eight month
Dairy farmers from Bardiya, Banke, and surrounding districts have not received payment for their milk for the past eight months, causing significant financial hardship. Many farmers, who rely on income from milk sales to manage their household expenses, are now facing difficulties due to this non-payment.
DPM Paudel, World Bank Vice President Zutt meet
Work Bank's Vice President for South Asia Johannes Zutt has paid a courtesy call on Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel on Tuesday. The meeting held at the Ministry of Finance discussed various issues, including economy, urban physical infrastructure, investment, tourism and environment, according to a press statement of Ministry of Finance.
Tourist arrivals surge by 22%
International visitors' arrivals in Nepal have increased significantly in the month of August this year. According to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), a total of 88,680 international visitors entered Nepal in the month of August, 2025.
Fair price shops from September 15
The government is preparing to operate fair price shops in different parts of the country to stop black marketing and arbitrary rise in the price of essential goods during festivals. As the festivities, including Dashain, Tihar and Chhath approaching, the government has decided to set up fair price shops more than four dozen districts, including the Kathmandu Valley from September 15.
Ministry of Forests and Environment initiates Nepal's first NAQMAP
The Department of Environment Nepal, under the Ministry of Forests and Environment, launched the development of the country’s first National Air Quality Management Action Plan (NAQMAP). The Action plan was launched in collaboration with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and the United Kingdom International Development.
Sanitary pads meant for girls go waste in stores
National laws prohibits the Chhaupadi practice, a traditional and harmful custom that forces menstruating women and girls into isolation. But it is still deep-rooted in Nepal’s rural districts like Baitadi. Even school-going girls continue to fall victim to this practice. They are forced to live in cow sheds or basements during their menstrual period.
