- Sunday, 12 April 2026
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Putin appoints Alexander Darchiev as ambassador to the United States
According to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, an agreement to ensure the promptest appointment of Russian and US ambassadors was reached at the February 18 Russia-US talks in Saudi Arabia.
Ukraine conflict a Russia-US ‘proxy war’ – Rubio
The US secretary of state has said that In contrast to the previous administration, President Donald Trump wants to be a “peacemaker” and end the hostilities
Five ordinances approved by National Assembly
The five ordinances tabled by the Government have been endorsed by the National Assembly on Thursday. The NA follows suit of the House of Representatives that passed the Ordinance on Wednesday.
HoR session: lawmakers raise various issues
Hit Bahadur Tamang of CPN (Maoist Centre) accused that the government has failed to become accountable to the citizens, adding that it is not treating Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)'s managing director Kulman Ghishing fairly.
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Incumbent government believes in democracy: Minister Gurung
Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has said the government is a strong proponent of democracy. Speaking of a session of the National Assembly (NA) on Thursday, Minister Gurung, also the government spokesperson refuted the accusation that the government is becoming 'anarchic'.
NA members bat for expediting construction of bridge
Most of the members of the National Assembly have drawn the government's attention to build bridges in 'fast track'.
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HPV vaccine is completely safe, effective: Minister Paudel
Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has clarified the statement that the Human Papilloma Virus vaccine against cervical cancer was administered as a trail is baseless.
Lawmakers demand issuance of white paper on foreign aid
In a session of the House of Representatives (HoR) today, lawmakers demanded the government issue a white paper for the monetary aid it received from the United States of America.
Mid-Kaligandaki project construction begins
Construction of 66.3 MW Mid Kaligandaki Hydropower Project has begun in Annapurna Rural Municipality of Myagdi.
PM Oli inaugurates paper industry
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has inaugurated the 'Nepal Pulp and Paper Industries' today.
Deuba highlights role of ex-servicemen in strengthening democracy
President of Nepali Congress (NC) and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said the contribution ex- servicemen in each democratic movements in the country is commendable.
'Menstrual discrimination, violation of constitutional rights'
"Menstrual discrimination is a grave violation of Constitutional rights," said Surendra Basnet, the Executive Vice-Chair of Youth Council Nepal. During his address to a programme on "Dignified Menstruation within the Youth Policy" here on Thursday, Basnet pledged to incorporate the issues of dignified menstruation in the Youth Vision (2025-35) that is in the early phase of its formulation.
Bridge connecting provincial capital not built even in eight years
A bridge connecting Bagmati Province's capital Hetauda with Kavrepalanchowk district has not been completed even in eight years due to delay on the part of the contractor company. The contract was awarded to Mahadev-Sikhar-Tamakoshi-JV to build the bridge over the Bagmati River at Sikredobhan of Bagmati rural municipality-5 in Makawanpur and Khanikhola rural municipality-5 in Kavrepalanchwok.
119 killed by mobs in seven months in Bangladesh
At least 114 incidents of mob beatings occurred in the seven months following the interim government's assumption of power in August last year until February of this year, resulting in 119 deaths and 74 injuries, according to a report by the rights organization Human Rights Support Society (HRSS). Additionally, in January and February alone, at least 30 such incidents took place in the country, leading to the deaths of 19 individuals and injuries to 20 others, the report says. According to HRSS, over the past 10 years, at least 792 people have died in mob beatings, while 765 have been injured.
Preparations for President Running Shield complete
All the preparations for the 15th District-level President Running Shield Sports Championship have been completed. The National Sports Council and District Sports Development Committee, Jhapa, have organized the three-day championship that is taking place at Mechi stadium from March 7.
