- Wednesday, 8 April 2026
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Scrub typhus cases on the rising trend in Chitwan
Out of total 7,095 patients who came for treatment in various health facilities in Chitwan in the last fiscal year, 1,055 persons were diagnosed with scrub typhus infection. Of the infected ones, 395 were men and 660 are women.
Lalbir Chaudhary new Chair of Nagarik Unmukti Party
The Nagarik Unmukti Party has named Lalbir Chaudhary as its Chairperson.
Book titled 'Transforming Nepal: Balancing Growth with Equity' released
A book co-authored by Prof Pushkar Bajracharya, Mohan Das Manandhar and Rojan Bajracharya has been released in Kathmandu on Thursday.
UNDP Resident Coordinator Hamdy calls on Home Minister Lekhak
UNDP Resident Coordinator in Nepal, Hanaa Singer Hamdy, called on Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak on Thursday.
Ambassador Pandit seeks Israeli support for safe release of Bipin Joshi
Nepali Ambassador to Israel, Dhan Prasad Pandit, held a meeting with Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing in the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, Gal Hirsch. It is the second time they met.
Let's build environment where all Nepalis can happily enjoy 'Kheer': PM Oli
Kathmandu, July 31: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stressed the need of creating an environment where all Nepalis can happily enjoy Kheer on every Saun 15. At a programme organised by the CPN (UML)'s Literary, Arts and Culture Department on Thursday, Prime Minister Oli urged one and all to involve in building an environment where all Nepalis could happily mark this day with Kheer. Stating that there is no possibility of good paddy production following the drought in Tarai-Madhes this year, the PM argued that the government has been actively involving to make appropriate arrangement for irrigation in Tarai-Madhes. The Prime Minister shared that he had already directed the bodies concerned to complete various projects like-- Sunkoshi Marin Diversion, Rani Jamara Kulariya and Tamore soon. Similarly, Department Chief and Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Raghuji Panta, mentioned that the Department has been organising 'Kheer Khane' programme every year to promote Nepali indigenous culture. (RSS)
NEJA launches fundraising campaign for ailing journalist Wagle
The Nepal America Journalists' Association (NEJA) has launched a fundraising campaign on GoFundMe.com, appealing for financial assistance for the treatment of its lifetime member, Jivanta Wagle.
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35-year-old arrested for alleged involvement in killing of a teenage girl
Police here arrested a person on the charge of his involvement in the killing of a 15-year-old girl.
More than 1,500 houses insured in Jumla
More than 1,500 disaster-prone houses have been insured in Sinja rural municipality of Jumla district under the disaster risk insurance programme.
Govt to accept grant for emergency reconstruction of BP Highway
The government has decided to accept a grant assistance of 2.8 billion Japanese Yen from the government of Japan for emergency restoration of the BP Highway damaged by the flood.
Pakistan PTI leaders sentenced to 10 years jail in May 9 cases
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Faisalabad on Thursday sentenced PTI leaders, including Omar Ayub Khan, Shibli Faraz, Hamid Raza, and Zartaj Gul, to 10 years of imprisonment for their involvement in the May 9 riots. On May 9, 2023, PTI supporters, protesting the party founder Imran Khan’s arrest, staged violent protests throughout the country, vandalising military installations and state-owned buildings, while also attacking the Lahore corps commander’s residence. Following the riots, thousands of protesters, including party leaders, were arrested.
'NHRC supports making govt accountable and responsible'
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairperson Top Bahadur Magar said that the Commission helps making the government accountable and responsible.
PM Oli to visit Turkmenistan on 3-8 August
Prime Minister Oli will participate in the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries during the official visit to Turkmenistan, according to Prithvi Subba Gurung, Minister for Communication and Information Technology, who informed about the PM's visit while making public the Cabinet decisions today.
PM Oli launches 'FIFA Football for Schools' campaign
Prime Minister KP Sharma inaugurated the 'FIFA Football for Schools' campaign on Thursday.
'Nepal will rise, let's demonstrate it with action'
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli encouraged courageous and optimistic young entrepreneurs to take the lead in fulfilling the national aspirations of 'Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali'. PM Oli said so at a programme titled 'Startup Entrepreneurs with PM' organised by the Industrial Enterprise Development Institute at the PM's official residence, Baluwatar, on Thursday.
