- Saturday, 4 April 2026
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Foundation Chair Gyawali takes oath
CPN-UML Chair and Chief Patron of the Madan-Aashrit Memorial Foundation, KP Sharma Oli, administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly elected Chair of the Foundation Pradeep Kumar Gyawali.
Karnali govt prepares for improving rights of Raute through a corridor
The Karnali Province government is preparing to establish a corridor dedicated to the Raute community, a traditionally nomadic group recognised as an endangered population in Nepal. The "Raute Corridor" will be developed based on the province’s Raute policy, a study report from the Raute Coordination Committee, recommendations from various constitutional commissions, and a survey of Raute settlements conducted over the past ten years.
Minister Gurung insists on youth partnership in SDG efforts
"The participation of youths in Nepal's development is significant, and they should be further encouraged to contribute towards that end," said Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung. Speaking at an event organised by the Association of Youth Organisations Nepal (AYON) on Monday, on the eve of International Youth Day, the Minister said that the capacity to bring transformation in society lies within youth leadership.
PM and FM's attention drawn for direct Nepalgunj-New Delhi flight
People's representatives and industrialists of Banke and Bardiya met Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Monday to draw his attention to direct flights between Nepalgunj and New Delhi, India. In a meeting held at the Prime Minister's residence in Baluwatar on Monday, they put forth the demand for commercial growth of 32 districts of western Nepal, as the necessary infrastructure has been developed at Nepalgunj Airport for the same.
Citizenship Bill aims to simplify citizenship in mother's name: Home Minister Lekhak
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has said that the Bill to amend the Citizenship Act-2063 BS (2006) aims to recognise the mother as the primary patron of a child, granting her the right to solely declare and assume responsibility for the child. Responding to concerns raised during the theoretical discussions on the Nepal Citizenship Bill-2081 BS at the Legislation Management Committee under the National Assembly today, the Minister said, "The objective of the Bill is to ensure the mother’s full rights to pass on citizenship to her child, provided she declares that the child's father cannot be presented."
Krasheninnikov volcano in Russia’s Kamchatka sends 9-kilometer ash plume into sky
The Krasheninnikov volcano is part of the Klyuchevskaya Sopka stratovolcano and is Eurasia’s tallest active volcano. On August 5, it sent an ash plume eight kilometers into the sky. The volcano is cone-shaped with a 700-meter-wide caldera. There are approximately 80 lateral explosive craters and cinder cones on its slopes. It erupted for the first time since the 16th century after a major earthquake hit the Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30. Its eruption is intensifying. On August 8, it spewed ash twice.
Death toll in Sunsari road accident reaches four, identity of three ascertained
The identity of three of the deceased has been ascertained. The deceased are Shankar Mandal, 35, of Mahadewa rural municipality in Saptari, Laxman Sada, 70, of Koshi rural municipality-6 and Ashok Yadav, 40, of Biratnagar-10 in Morang, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, Sunsari, Yograj Khatiwada.
Leader Shrestha and Yadav discuss about protecting achievements
A meeting was held between Senior Vice President of the CPN (Maoist Center) Narayan Kaji Shrestha and Chairperson of Janata Samajwadi Party Nepal Upendra Yadav today.
Leader Shrestha and Yadav discuss about protecting achievements
A meeting was held between Senior Vice President of the CPN (Maoist Center) Narayan Kaji Shrestha and Chairperson of Janata Samajwadi Party Nepal Upendra Yadav today.
Movement along most rural roads in Baitadi turns challenging during monsoon
According to local stakeholders, travelling along these routes has now become highly risky, as the roads are required to be upgraded and regularly maintained.
60,367 hectares of fertile land gets irrigation facility in Dang
The Water Resources and irrigation Development Division Office, Dang, has completed 269 projects among the 271 projects in the fiscal year 2081/82 BS.
Kamala River Bridge remains unfinished for 14 years
The concrete bridge over the Kamala River connecting Siraha and Dhanusha districts remains incomplete for the past 14 years.
Blooming Padamchal (Kenjo) flower
The Padamchal (Kenjo) flower, a rare flower species, is pictured blooming in the Tokpegola area of Taplejung, located at an altitude of about 4,200 meters above sea level.
Gold price down by 1, 100
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of hallmark gold has been determined at Rs 198,100 per tola today, which was traded at Rs 199,200 per tola on Sunday.
Bridge construction in limbo for 14 yrs
The construction of a bridge over the Kamala River that connects Siraha to Dhanusha district remains incomplete for 14 years. The contractor was awarded the project in 2068 BS to construct the 469-metre-long bridge in three years.
