- Monday, 6 April 2026
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Over five billion unspent budget goes back to state treasury
Over five billion budget from various bodies has been returned to the state treasury, citing that the funds remained unspent. The majority of the refunded budget falls under capital expenditures. Among the agencies returning the highest amounts are the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, and the Millennium Challenge Account Nepal Development Committee (MCA-Nepal).
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Water sources depleting in Mustang, affecting agriculture
Water sources in Mustang, a trans-Himalayan district in Gandaki Province, are gradually depleting, leading to severe challenges for farmers to manage water for livestock and agriculture. Locals say the region has been experiencing higher temperatures in recent years, which they believe is a consequence of climate change. This shift has significantly impacted local water resources, it has been said.
Devotees thronging Matatirtha shrine since early morning
Devotees have been thronging Matatirtha kund (pond) in Chandragiri municipality of Kathmandu since this morning to take a holy dip and pay homage to their deceased mothers on the occasion of Matatirtha Aunsi today. Every year on the day of Baishakh Krishna Paksha Aunsi (new moon day in the month of Baisakh as per lunar calendar), devotees assemble at Matatirtha kunda at Chandragiri municipality-6 to take a bath and offer worship to an idol of the Mother.
Eighteen killed, fires still burning in huge Iran port blast
Fires were blazing Sunday a day after a massive explosion tore through Iran's largest commercial port, killing at least 18 people and wounding 800 others, according to state media.
India and Pakistan troops exchange fire in Kashmir
Troops from Pakistan and India exchanged fire in disputed Kashmir for a third night in a row, officials said Sunday, as relations between the nuclear-armed rivals plunged to their lowest level in years.
Gold is being traded at Rs 189,700 per tola today
The price of gold has reached Rs 189,700 per tola (11.66 grams) in the domestic market today.
Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants meet at a crossroads
Both teams have five wins each from nine games but they seem to be heading in opposite directions
Land titles distributed to landless Dalit families
Rural Municipality Chair Laxman Gurung said that land titles were provided to landless Dalit families through the District Committee of the Land Problem Resolution Commission.
Children and Youth at the Center of Nepal’s Climate Change Agenda
Kathmandu, April 27: More than 100 children and youth from across the country have expressed concern about climate change and the crisis it has created. Gathered for the Children and Youth Dialogue in the capital on Saturday, they discussed climate change response led by children and youth in the context of the international ‘Sagarmatha Dialogue’ being organized by the government. At the programme, 20-year-old Nischal Bhatta said climate change is not a concern of the future it is a reality of today. "We demand an environment conducive to ensuring climate justice and building a climate-resilient society.” The first session discussed the impact of climate change on basic services such as education, health and water. The second session highlighted mountain ecology, climate change and the future of humanity, in line with the main theme of the Sagarmatha Dialogue to be held from 16 to 18 May. In the dialogue, children, adolescents and youth shared their first-hand experiences on climate change and the efforts they are making at their level. A key achievement of the program was the declaration prepared by the participating children and youth. The declaration includes their demands, commitments and proposed actions for building a climate-resilient Nepal. This declaration will be submitted to the secretariat ahead of the Sagarmatha Dialogue. (RSS)
Nepal Layers Poultry Farmers Association increases price of egg
Nepal Layers Poultry Farmers Association has increased the price of large-sized eggs to Rs 430 per crate (30 pieces), medium-sized at Rs 380 and 'XL' size at Rs 450 per crate.
Weather to remain partly to generally cloudy
The weather today will remain partly to generally cloudy in the hilly areas of the country including Koshi and Madhes Provinces and clear to party cloudy in the rest of the country.
Matatirtha Aunsi being celebrated today
Matatirtha Aunsi or Mother's Day is being celebrated in honour of mothers with devotion across the country today.
Teachers genuine demands should be addressed: Chair Prachanda
“When I was the PM for the third time, teachers did hold demonstration as they are doing now. We formulated the bill to address their demands. It has been nearly three weeks that they are protesting in Kathmandu, but the government has not responded to them. This is sheer irresponsibility on the government’s part, a bizarre situation. Teachers’ genuine demands should be addressed immediately,” said Prachanda, the leader of the main opposition party in the parliament.
Temporary passes distributed for those going to neighbouring China
The District Administration Office has distributed temporary border passes for people going to Taklakot in neighboring China.
Pakistan open to neutral, credible probe into Pahalgam incident
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday while reiterating Pakistan’s strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, said that Pakistan as a responsible country was open to participate ‘in any neutral, transparent and credible investigation’ into Pahalgam incident.
