- Saturday, 4 April 2026
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Indian author wins International Booker for story collection
Indian writer, lawyer and activist Banu Mushtaq on Tuesday won the International Booker Prize for her short story collection "Heart Lamp".
Jumbo task: 400 pills a day for elephants with TB in Pakistan
A team of doctors and vets in Pakistan has developed a novel treatment for a pair of elephants suffering from tuberculosis that involves feeding them at least 400 pills a day.
New NRB Governor Dr Poudel meets with Finance Minister Paudel
Newly appointed Governor of the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Dr Biswo Nath Poudel called on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Bishnu Prasad Paudel today.
'52% of abortions unsafe in country'
Fifty-two per cent of abortions are done unsafely in Nepal despite abortion being legal and having health institutions providing service in 77 districts. Experts said broader societal values about autonomy, healthcare access, and women's rights are reasons behind it. Addressing a program ' Freedom to Choose: Media, messaging and the Fight for Reproductive Rights', organized by Society For Health Advocacy (SFHA) on Wednesday, Chief at Family Welfare Division under the Department of Health Services (DoHS) Dr Bibek Kumar Lal said that as per the study conducted by the Family Welfare division and IPAS Nepal, Nepal records unsafe abortions to be 52 per cent despite being it legal in 2002, 23 years ago.
Bridge constructed over Bhuteni rivulet at Haldibari of Jhapa
A bridge has been constructed over the Bhuteni River, connecting ward no. 5 and 1 of Haldibari Rural Municipality in Jhapa. The cost of the bridge was constructed at a cost of Rs 23 million. It is 42.7 meters long and 7.2 meters wide.
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'Salt distribution responsibility will not go to private sector'
Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Damodar Bhandari, said that reports suggesting the government intends to hand over the iodised salt supply to the private sector are misleading and baseless. Speaking at an interaction programme on consumer protection jointly organised by Nepal Association of Financial Journalists (NAFIJ) and Salt Trading Corporation (STC) on Monday, Minister Bhandari clarified that the government has not made any such decision.
Chief Justice Raut administers oath of office to new NRB Governor
Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut has administered the oath of office and secrecy to newly appointed Governor of the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Dr Biswo Nath Poudel.
Gold price up by Rs 5,000 per tola
The rise in the price of gold in the international market has caused a spike in the price of precious yellow metal in the local market here as well.
Bridge constructed at Jhedi in Gulmi's Musikot Municipality
The construction of the bridge connecting Badagaun, Ward No 3 and Bami, Ward No 7 of Musikot Municipality in the district has been completed.
Construction of safe houses for marginalised group nears completion in Kanchanpur
The dream of Janajali Sarki of Simalkhet in Shuklaphanta municipality-10, Kanchanpur, of having a safe home is likely to come true very soon.
25-year-old found dead in swimming pool
A 25-year-old man found dead in a swimming pool on Monday night in Chitwan.
Army clears 350 kg of waste left by trekkers from Thorong La Pass
The Nepali Army (NA) has conducted a cleanliness drive and waste collection campaign at the Thorong La Pass—an iconic point along the world-renowned Annapurna Circuit trekking route.
Locals protest against plan to construct Koshi High Dam
The Saptakoshi High Dam has once again initiated public debate. Residents of Dhankuta, Bhojpur, Sunsari and Udayapur have demonstrated against the proposed High Dam construction.
One-day trek from Thini leads to Tilicho
Tilicho Lake, the world’s highest-altitude lake located in Nesyang Rural Municipality-9 of Manang district, is now accessible from Thini Village in Gharapjhong Rural Municipality-5 of Mustang in a one-day trek.
Power generation halted in Iwa Khola Hydropower Project
The electricity generation of Iwa Khola Hydropower Project, currently owned by Ridi Power Company Limited, has stopped for five days.
