- Saturday, 18 April 2026
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Govt requests Qatar and Egypt to mediate for release of Bipin Joshi
The government has requested Qatar and Egypt to mediate for the safe release of Nepali student Bipin Joshi, a Nepali who is being held hostage by Hamas extremist group.
RPP Nepal Chair Thapa calls on PM Oli
Chairman of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Nepal, Kamal Thapa, today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
Home Minister Lekhak calls for collective efforts to combat drug abuse
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has called for collective efforts to launch a campaign addressing drug abuse, suicidal tendencies, and road accidents. During his address to a sports festival organized by the National Private and Boarding Schools Association of Nepal (N-PABSAN) Kanchanpur in Mahendrangar today, the Minister said drug abuse, suicides, and road fatalities remain significant concerns in society and require collaborative efforts to mitigate.
Minister Bhandari emphasizes diversifying NOC's business
Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Damodar Bhandari, has said Nepal Oli Corporation's existence might be in crisis if its business is not diversified. At a programme organized on the 55th anniversary of the NOC here on Friday, Minister Bhandari mentioned that though the NOC has been playing a significant role in supplying a series of petroleum products, it should not limit itself within it.
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Karnali CM calls for implementing RTI
The Chief Minister of Karnali Province, Yamlal Kandel, has stressed the need to recognise and implement the citizens' Right to Information.
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NA members stress on new TU Act
Members of the Public Policy and Delegated Legislation Committee of the National Assembly have emphasized the need for a new act concerning Tribhuvan University (TU). This view was expressed during today's discussions on the delegated legislation related to the TU Act-2049 BS (1992). Lawmakers Nar Bahadur Bista and Rukmini Koirala suggested that further discussions be held on the matter by taking reference to a report by advocate Chakraman Bishwakarma on the study of the TU Act-2049, as well as the implementation reports of the delegated laws drafted under the Act.
Handicraft sector always in govt.'s priority: PM Oli
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said the government will always put the handicraft sector in its priority. Addressing the inaugural session of the 44th annual general assembly of the Federation of Handicraft Associations of Nepal (FHAN) here on Friday, Prime Minister Oli assured of taking maximum initiatives from government sides in favour of the handicraft sector as this sector increases employment, production, entrepreneurship, and export in the country.
Monetary assistance to earthquake survivors in Tibet
The funds were raised by the Nepali community residing in Lhasa, and the Lhasa-based Consulate General of Nepal facilitated the handover of the assistance amount today through the Red Cross in Lhasa.
Aadhyanta invests Rs. 20Mln in KHETI, small farmers to be empowered
This funding will support the company's flagship platform, KHETI, which is transforming Nepal's agricultural landscape by offering collateral-free loans up to Rs. 200,000 for smallholder farmers.
Press Chautari's 10th General Convention on March 9-11
Press Chautari Nepal will be holding its 10th General Convention in Biratnagar from March 9-11.
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Students studying while sun-basking
Students of Phul Basic School located in Inaruwa-9 Sunsari District studying while sun basking.
Two injured after falling from steep slope
Two people have sustained injuries after falling from an escarpment in Bhimphedi Rural municipality of Makawanpur District.
Cabinet extends term of four DIGs of APF
The government has decided to promote the Acting Foreign Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Amrit Bahadur Rai to the post of secretary.
Over 5,800 fugitives apprehended in five months
Kathmandu, Jan 10 : The Nepal Police has arrested 5,846 fugitives over the past five months (mid-July to mid-December) of the current fiscal year from across the country. These individuals had been convicted of various offenses and were attempting to evade arrest. According to Nepal Police Spokesperson Senior Superintendent of Police Bishwa Adhikari, a special campaign has been launched in the current fiscal year to apprehend these fugitives. The highest number of fugitives are from Madhesh Province, with 1,590 arrests, followed by 1,253 from the Kathmandu Valley. Additionally, 735 were arrested from Koshi Province, 265 from Bagmati, 506 from Gandaki, 1,035 from Lumbini, 169 from Karnali, and 235 from Sudurpaschim Province. The arrested have been presented before the courts to serve their sentences. Adhikari stated that the total prison sentences to be served by these fugitives add up to 1,968 years, nine months, and eight days. Authorities are also seeking fines totaling Rs 430.54 million from them. (RSS)
US President-elect Trump to be sentenced for hush money conviction
Donald Trump will be sentenced Friday for covering up hush money payments to a porn star despite the US President-elect's last-ditch efforts to frustrate a process that would make him the first felon in the White House.
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