- Sunday, 12 April 2026
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Home Minister assures of acceleration of post-quake reconstruction drive
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has said that the post-quake reconstruction efforts have been intensified. In the 29th meeting of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Executive Committee held in Singha Durbar today, the Minister said the post-quake reconstruction efforts in Jajarkot, Doti and Bajhang have been accelerated following the assessment of losses.
Mythology Meets Devotion: The Untold Story of Maha Shivratri in Nepal
At the heart of Nepal’s Shivratri lies the Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Hinduism’s most revered shrines. Legend claims the temple’s Shiva lingam emerged when a cowherd’s cow spontaneously milked a hillside, revealing the sacred jyotirlinga. The Licchavi kings later enshrined it, establishing Pashupatinath as the guardian deity of Nepal. For centuries, the temple has drawn ascetics, royalty, and pilgrims, embodying Nepal’s identity as a “Shiva Bhumi” (Land of Shiva).
Health Ministry concerned over promotion of tobacco products in festivals
The Ministry of Health and Population has urged one and all not to advertise and promote tobacco products in the name of festivals. Stating that the involvement of producers of tobacco products has been noticed and found in some festivals and cultural gatherings, the Ministry urged one and all to refrain from such activities.
Collective efforts needed to improve quality of education: DPM Singh
Deputy Prime Minister and Urban Development Minister, Prakash Man Singh, has stressed the need of collective efforts to increase quality of education.
Activities spreading politics of hatred by destroying social dignity will be curtailed: PM Oli
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that activities like spreading politics of hatred by dismantling social norms and creating mistrust in the family itself would be controlled.
Activities spreading hate and undermining social dignity will be curtailed: PM Oli
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that activities like spreading politics of hatred by dismantling social norms and creating mistrust in the family itself would be controlled. Inaugurating an international conference on digital crime organised by the Office of the Attorney General here on Thursday, Prime Minister Oli said that digital technology should be used for human happiness and prosperity. He said the government has brought the laws for checking indecency that brews anomaly in society in the name of exercising rights.
President Paudel inaugurates Gyalpo Lhosar
President Ramchandra Paudel has inaugurated the 2152nd Gyalpo Lhosar festival celebrations. The Gyalpo Lhosar is the New Year of Himalayan Indigenous Sherpa Community.
Minister Sudi expresses commitments to implementing CEDAW Committee recommendations
er for Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Nawal Kishor Sah Sudi, has said the government is ready to implement recommendations of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Violence against Women (CEDAW) Committee.
Forest Fire in Iwate Pref. Forces Evacuation of More Than 500 People, in Area Hit by 2011 Tsunami
A wildfire in a forest in the Akasaki area of Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, continued to rage on Thursday, having burned an area of at least 600 hectares, according to the prefectural and city governments. More than 80 houses and other buildings have been damaged by the fire.
Reliance brings 9.2 MW solar plant into operation
Reliance Spinning Mills, the largest spinning mill in the country – has brought a 9.2 MW solar plant into operation at its factory in Khanar of Sunsari district. "Solar plant of 9.2 MW installed capacity developed and brought into operation recently, it is the largest individual solar plant," said the company.
North Korea appears to have sent more troops to Russia to back its war against Ukraine, Seoul says
South Korea’s spy agency said Wednesday that North Korea appears to have sent additional troops to Russia, after its soldiers deployed on the Russian-Ukraine fronts suffered heavy casualties.
Exports up nearly by double through Birgunj customs
Goods worth Rs 40 billion 345 million and 979 thousand have been exported through Birgunj customs point in the last seven months of the current fiscal year, 2024/25.
Koirala led NC delegation team in China's Chengdu
An important meeting was held in Chengdu between the Congress delegation led by Nepali Congress leader and former Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala and the leading leaders of China's Sichuan province.
Gold being traded at Rs 170, 300 per tola today
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of hallmark gold has been determined at Rs 170, 300 per tola today which was traded at Rs 170, 500 per tola on Wednesday.
Locally woven carpets of Olangchung Gola in high demand
The traditionally woven carpets made in Taplejung are exported to the Chinese market and have a good demand there. The locally made carpet was restricted within the border due to a closed border during COVID-19 pandemic.
