- Saturday, 11 April 2026
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Minister Dr Rana holds meetings with Georgian, Filipino counterparts
During a meeting with Botchorishvili, Dr Rana urged Georgia's support for Nepal's candidacy for key membership in the United Nations, including a seat in the United Nations Security Council for the term 2027-2029, according to the secretariat of the foreign minister.
Govt. declares public holiday on April 6
The government has declared a public holiday on the occasion of Ramnavami on April 6.
Elderly dies after being hit by wooden pole in Gorkha
According to the Deputy Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, Gorkha, Indra Prasad Subedi, the deceased has been identified as 69-year-old Bimaya Baram of Tukrang, Barpak Sulikot Rural Municipality-4 Gorkha District.
85 percent work completed on Beni-Jomsom-Korala section of Kaligandaki Corridor
So far, 85 percent of the work on the Beni-Jomsom-Korala section of the Kaligandaki Corridor has been completed under the North-South Trade Route Expansion Project.
President administers oath of office
President Ramchandra Poudel has administrated the oath of office and secrecy to the newly elected ambassador Purna Bahadur Nepali (Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka) amid a special ceremony organized at the Office of President today.
Nepal, Cambodia discuss operation of direct air service
The government has started discussions with Cambodia to operate direct air services.
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Five injured in Jhapa ambulance accident
Five people sustained injuries when an ambulance carrying a patient met with an accident in Damak, Jhapa on Wednesday morning.
Nepal's new ambassador to Sri Lanka takes oath before President
Nepal's newly appointed ambassador to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Purna Bahadur Nepali, took the oath of office and secrecy before President Ramchandra Paudel today.
NC Chief Whip Ghimire apologizes for his parliamentary statement
Chief Whip of the Nepali Congress (NC), Shyam Kumar Ghimire, has apologized for his statement he delivered in the meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) on March 16.
Gold price continues climb, increases by Rs 800 per tola
The price of gold has reached all-time high in the domestic market today. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association,
Hydropower project resumes operation after deal to provide compensation
The Upper Rawakhola Hydropower Project, the operation of which was blocked by the locals of Kepilasgadhi rural municipality demanding compensation, has been restored.
Zelensky accuses Russia of rejecting ceasefire as fresh strikes hit Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine, March 19 : Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of effectively rejecting a US-backed ceasefire proposal, reporting a barrage of strikes on civilian infrastructure hours after Moscow agreed only to pause attacks on the energy grid.Washington has been pushing for a full, 30-day ceasefire as a first step towards a wider settlement of the grinding three-year-old war.But in a 90-minute call with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, Russian leader Vladimir Putin refused, insisting that any such deal would be contingent on the West halting all military aid for Ukraine.According to the Kremlin, Putin has already ordered his military to pause strikes against Ukrainian energy targets for 30 days.The highly anticipated Putin-Trump call also resulted in an announcement that Russia and Ukraine will exchange 175 prisoners each on Wednesday.While Zelensky welcomed the proposed energy truce, he also said he needed more "details" from Washington.US envoy Steve Witkoff said ceasefire talks would pick up again on Sunday in Jeddah, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz leading the American delegation.Moscow has launched devastating attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure throughout the war, while Ukraine has used drones to bomb multiple Russian oil installations.Explosions rang out and air raid sirens wailed in Ukraine just hours after Trump and Putin spoke.Zelensky said "there have been hits, specifically on civilian infrastructure", including a hospital in Sumy."It is these types of nighttime attacks by Russia that destroy our energy sector, our infrastructure, and the normal life of Ukrainians," Zelensky said."Today, Putin effectively rejected the proposal for a full ceasefire."Across the border, Russian emergency service officials said debris from a repelled Ukrainian drone attack ignited a fire at an oil depot in the village of Kavkazskaya.In Kyiv, war-weary Ukrainians were doubtful of any ceasefire prospects."I don't believe Putin at all, not a single word. He only understands force," said Lev Sholoudko, 32. 'Not ready' Trump, who says he has an "understanding" with Putin, has been seeking a breakthrough in the Ukraine war since returning to the White House in January.He stunned the world when he announced he had started direct talks with Russia to end the conflict, sparking fears among allies that he was pivoting too far towards Moscow.The US president hailed his latest call with Putin as "good and productive", and the White House said in a readout that the Russian leader had consented to a 30-day ceasefire on energy infrastructure.But Moscow also underlined that a fuller truce was dependent on long-standing demands for a "complete cessation" of Western military and intelligence support to Ukraine's embattled military.A Kremlin statement also emphasised that Kyiv could not rearm or mobilise during any ceasefire.Zelensky -- who accepted a full ceasefire proposal during talks in Saudi Arabia last week -- has lashed out at Russia for its reluctance to reach a deal."They are not ready to end this war, and we can see that."Zelensky also said that Ukrainian troops would continue fighting in Russia's Kursk region "as long as we need", following days of major Russian advances in the area that Kyiv partially seized last year.'Count on us' Russia said on Tuesday that Ukrainian forces attempted a ground assault on the Belgorod region earlier but were pushed back, casting it as an attempt to undermine the Trump talks.Trump has been intent on delivering on an election pledge to end the war in Ukraine, blaming his predecessor Joe Biden's policy on Russia for fueling the war.Trump has pursued a sharply different tack, upending years of US policy staunchly backing Ukraine, most evident in his televised shouting match with Zelensky in the Oval Office.Western allies remain sceptical that Putin is ready for a ceasefire.German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron vowed after the Kremlin statement that they would keep sending military aid to Ukraine."Ukraine can count on us," Scholz said.As the talks were underway, soldiers on Ukraine's front line also remained doubtful."How can you trust people who attack you and kill civilians, including children?" said Oleksandr, 35, who has returned to military training in the Donetsk region after being wounded in combat. (AFP)
Benighat-Arughat Larke road: 42-km track opened
Around 42-km track has been opened along the Benighat-Arughat Larke road that is being constructed to establish linkage of the district with Tibet, China.
FSU election results of constituent campuses in Valley unveiled
Results of Free Student Union (FSU) elections of the Tribhuvan University (TU) have been made public.
Nepal International Film Festival from March 20
The 8th edition of the Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF) is taking place in Kathmandu on April 20-24.
