- Wednesday, 8 April 2026
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Activists call for lifting ban on women traveling as domestic workers
Rights activists have urged the government to establish an official channel for women migrating abroad as domestic workers. They raised concerns about women traveling abroad on tourist visas or through unofficial routes to work as domestic help.
Climate change impact, agriculture crises resonate HoR meeting
The House of Representatives (HoR) meeting held today was resonated with the issues, especially related to climate change impact and agriculture crisis facing the country at present.
Afghanistan faces soaring hunger crisis as WFP seeks urgent aid
Hunger in Afghanistan is worsening, with the World Food Programme (WFP) warning it needs $539 million over the next six months to address the country's growing food crisis, Khaama Press reported.
CM Lama resigns from post
Chief Minister Lama through his chief personal secretary, Chhatra Bahadur Lama, submitted his resignation to the Office of the Province Chief.
Two bills authenticated in Gandaki
'The Gandaki Province Industrial Enterprises Bill-2075 BS' and the 'Bill to make arrangements for using Magar and Gurung languages as the official languages in the Gandaki Province' were assented by the Province Chief today, according to the Office of the Province Chief.
Landslides at Dumrevanjyang obstruct Syangja-Parbat road
Bodh Raj Kunwar, Ward chair of Waling municipality-14, informed that the landslides that occurred at Dumrevanjyang Monday morning have obstructed traffic mobility on the road. Kunwar said efforts were made to open the road by using dozers to remove debris from the road.
Health Ministry demands additional 2,100 workforces
The Ministry of Finance held a discussion with the Ministry of Health and Population regarding the implementation of the budget for the current fiscal year, 2082/83 BS.
UK Chapter of FNJ marks 14th anniversary
Nepali Ambassador to the UK, Chandra Kumar Ghimire, FNJ Central President Nirmala Sharma, FNJ UK Chapter President Bimala Sen, jointly inaugurated the programme organised at Aldershot, UK on Sunday.
Rainfall restores joy, farmers begin paddy plantation in Sunsari
Farmers in Sunsari district are elated after the rainfall that occurred since Saturday night. It brought a huge relief after a prolonged dry spell.
Ward chair dies
Trishuli, Aug 4: Ward Chair of Tarakeshwor rural municipality-6 in Nuwakot, Narayan Prasad Rimal, passed away today. He was 44. According to the family source, he breathed his last in course of treatment for fever and pneumonia at Bir Hospital in Kathmandu. He had undergone a surgery for gallstone two months back. Rimal was suffering from fever and pneumonia for a week. He was elected the ward chair during the 2074 BS local elections, representing the CPN (UML).Tarakeshwor rural municipality today declared a public holiday in the local level, mourning the demise of Rimal. As per the local government's decision, an official flag here has been lowered at half-mast over the demise of the ward chair. (RSS)
Trump confirms US envoy Witkoff to travel to Russia in coming week
Donald Trump confirmed Sunday his special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Russia in the coming week, ahead of a deadline the US president has set for imposing fresh sanctions on Moscow.
One dead, 14 injured in Khotang microbus accident
A total of 16 passengers were on board the microbus at the time of the accident, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Prateek Bista of the District Police Office, Khotang.
Ishwar Pokhrel assigned as acting UML Chairman
Chairman of CPN (UML) and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has assigned party's senior vice-chairman Ishwar Pokhrel as the acting Chairman of the UML during the absence of Chairman Oli, Chief of UML's Publicity Department Rajendra Gautam said.
Water level rises in Mahakali River
Traffic of four-wheelers has been restricted following the rising water levels in the Mahakali River in Kanchanpur district.
Water flow rises in Saptakoshi River
The water level has increased in the Saptakoshi River following the rain in the region.
