- Saturday, 4 April 2026
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National Assembly approves Civil Service Bill unanimously
The National Assembly has approved the much-awaited Civil Service Bill unanimously along with a provision of the cooling-off period. Prior to that, the Legislative Management Committee of the National Assembly had finalised the provision on retirement age of the civil servants. The committee failed to reach a decision Monday, as Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration, Bhagawati Neupane, proposed for increasing retirement age to 59 from 58 in the fiscal year the Bill turns into a law. The lawmakers of the ruling parties had agreed to the proposal but the opposition MPs refused to go against the endorsement of the House of Representatives.
Works afoot for commercial production of methane gas
A formal process aimed at commercial production of methane gas in Dailekh has finally begun. A technical team from Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has arrived in Jaljale, Bhairabi Rural Municipality–1 of Dailekh district, to conduct a feasibility study for the purpose. This follows the preliminary confirmation that the area has approximately 112 billion cubic metres of methane gas reserves.
NA passes Civil Service Bill with two-year cooling off period
The much awaited legislation, Civil Service Bill- has been finally passed by the National Assembly, the upper house of the federal parliament on Tuesday, the last day for the passage.
Bill on land needs rewriting: National Assembly members
The National Assembly members have argued that the bill relating to the amendment of some Acts related to land needs rewriting because it allows misuse of public, community and Guthi lands.
Elderly arrested with over Rs 30 million and gold
Police today arrested an elderly person with over Rs 30 million in cash and gold from the Town Planning area at Gongabu of Kathmandu Metropolitan City-26.
Vehicular mobility resumes in Karnali highway, trucks carrying Jumla apples head to Surkhet
Bir Bahadur Sunar, information officer and police inspector in the Kalikot district police office, informed that the vehicular mobility has resumed in the highway from Tuesday afternoon after the rock blocking the road was blasted into pieces.
V-Day in China -- history speaks to today's global challenges
China's millennia-old instinct for harmony, coupled with a long-standing military philosophy that emphasizes prudence in the use of force, informs its strategic outlook. Its armed forces, shaped by the CPC's commitment to the people and tempered by wartime experience, are disciplined, measured and purposeful. They are increasingly a counterweight to adventurism.
SCO acts to assume greater role in development, governance
In a major highlight of the summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus" meeting. The initiative has five principles -- adhering to sovereign equality, abiding by the international rule of law, practicing multilateralism, advocating a people-centered approach, and focusing on real action.
PM Oli and Vice President Han hold bilateral meeting
A bilateral meeting was held between Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Vice President of the People's Republic of China Han Zheng at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing today.
Acting PM Singh and WB regional Vice President Zutt meet
Acting Prime Minister and Urban Development Minister Prakash Man Singh and World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Johannes Zutt, held a meeting today.
Tinkar village remains out of telephone service for past three weeks
Telephone service has been disrupted at Tinkar village of Darchula district for the past three weeks.
NA's Legislation Committee agrees on mandatory retirement provision in Civil Service Bill
The Legislation Management Committee of the National Assembly has finalized the provisions regarding mandatory retirement of civil servants in the Civil Service Bill as passed by the House of Representatives.
Nepal's tourism promoted in Thailand under PATA Travel Mart-2025
Nepal's tourism essence was highlighted in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand through the presentation of 'Nepal Pavilion' under the PATA Travel Mart-2025. The promotional event was organized by the Nepal Tourism Board in collaboration with Nepal Airlines Corporation and 14 private tourism companies from August 26 to 28.
Minister bats for postal service agreement with countries inking labour pact with Nepal
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has stressed the need to establish postal service agreement with all countries to which Nepal has signed the labour pact.
Earthquake recorded in Dolakha
An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale was recorded with its epicentre around Lapilang of Dolakha at 3:13 pm, today, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre.
