- Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Ministry of Forests and Environment initiates Nepal's first NAQMAP
The Department of Environment Nepal, under the Ministry of Forests and Environment, launched the development of the country’s first National Air Quality Management Action Plan (NAQMAP). The Action plan was launched in collaboration with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and the United Kingdom International Development.
Elderly arrested with over Rs 30 million and gold
Police today arrested an elderly person with over Rs 30 million in cash and gold from the Town Planning area at Gongabu of Kathmandu Metropolitan City-26.
Earthquake recorded in Dolakha
An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale was recorded with its epicentre around Lapilang of Dolakha at 3:13 pm, today, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre.
Finance Minister Paudel, WB regional vice-chair Zutt hold meeting
Visiting World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Johannes Zutt, paid a courtesy call on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, on Tuesday. During the meeting, which took place at the Ministry of Finance, they discussed a wide range of issues including the overall economy, urban and physical infrastructure, investment, tourism, and the environment, according to the Finance Minister’s Secretariat.
STC, FMTCL to open fair-price shops targeting festivals from September 15
According to the decision of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies on August 24, the Food Management and Trading Company Limited (FMTCL) and the Salt Trading Corporation (STC) will operate the subsidised price shops.
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Road obstructed at 13 different places across the country
Vehicular movement has come to a standstill at 13 places along different highways in the country due to flood and landslide triggered by incessant rainfall.
Financial closure for Sanibheri hydel project
The financial closure has been confirmed for the Sanibheri Hydropower Project to be developed by the Expert Hydro Investment Company. The different banks and financial institutions under the leadership of Citizens Bank have agreed to invest for the development of the 44.52 megawatt project, which is based in wards no. 7 and 14 of Putha Uttarganga Rural Municipality in Rukum Purba district.
NA holding its meeting today
The National Assembly (NA) is holding its meeting today. The meeting is taking place at 1:15 pm in the Federal Parliament Building, Naya Baneshwor.
Earthquake jolts Gorkha
An earthquake struck Gorkha district at 6:15 am today. The National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre stated that the epicentre of the earthquake measuring 4 on the Richter scale was at Hansapur of Ajirkot Rural Municipality-3 in the district of Gorkha.
Nurturing of art, literature and culture inevitable for prosperity: President Paudel
"The Academia has spectacular role in keeping glory of Nepal in the global arena as a country with world's highest peak, Mount Everest, along with panoramic mountain ranges, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha – the apostle of peace, and the independent and free nation which has never been subjugated", he added.
UML intensifies preparation for statute convention
Standing committee member and publicity department chief Rajendra Gautam informed that some of the tasks like stage management and information on gathering of representatives were going on smoothly.
PM Oli, Maldivian President Muizzu engage in bilateral meeting
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is presently in China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025, held a bilateral meeting with the Maldivian President, Dr Mohamed Muizzu, today.
NA meeting taking place today
In today's meeting, the NA Chairperson is scheduled to inform the National Assembly about a letter received from the Office of the President on the portfolio divisions of the Council of Ministers.
