- Thursday, 16 April 2026
Two brothers granted citizenship in mother’s name
Two brothers in Taplejung have been granted Nepali citizenship in their mother’s name. The brothers, from the same household in Sirijangha Rural Municipality-8, Yamphudin, received their citizenship certificates through their mother’s identity.
First Int'l Wellness Day marked
The first International Arogya (wellness) Day was celebrated at the Army Pavilion, Tundikhel, on Wednesday, following its recognition by the United Nations. On the occasion, Minister for Culture, Touris
Humla residents air grievances against police treatment
Local residents in Humla have voiced a series of complaints against the police during a public hearing programme organised by the district police. Participants raised concerns over domest
Sujan pierces tongue for the fourth time
Sujan Baga Shrestha, a resident of Khasi, Bode, Madhyapur Thimi, has pierced his tongue for the fourth time to commemorate the tongue piercing festival held on Wednesday. Aiming to preserve th
Commission formed to investigate assets of senior officials, politicians
The government has decided to constitute a high-level Asset Investigation Commission to examine the property details of senior political leaders and high-ranking civil servants who have held public office since 2005/06.
Lawmakers under proportional category have vital role: PM Shah
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called on the lawmakers elected via proportional category to not limit themselves in a specific area but work for interest of the oppressed and marginalized people.
Govt forms property probe panel to investigate public office holders since 2006
The 5-member 'Property Investigation Commission' will be formed under the coordination of former justice of Supreme Court Rajendra Kumar Bhandari, said Sasmit Pokharel, government spokesperson and Minister for Education, Science and Technology; Youths and Sports, after the Cabinet meeting this afternoon.
German Ambassador Volz pays courtesy call on Minister Khanal
German Ambassador to Nepal, Udo Eugen Volz, has paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal.
Running bus catches fire in Pokhara, 40 rescued safely
Dipendra GT, a passenger in the bus, said, "First of all, smoke rose from the gear box and then the flames followed. Once we saw the fire, we all got panicked and came out of the bus through doors and also smashing the windows".
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New ministers of Gandaki Province take oath
Gandaki Province Chief Dilli Raj Bhatta administered oath to the newly appointed ministers at a programme organised by the Office of the Province Chief.
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Malkabang gets drinking water facility
A drinking water project has been constructed at Malkabang of Dhawalagiri rural municipality-5 in Myagdi district. An arrangement has been made to distribute drinking water in houses through 89 water taps from the project constructed at a cost of Rs 5.436 million.
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Sindoor Jatra observed in Madhyapur Thimi (Photo Feature)
As per the tradition, the festival is observed with music, dance, and the playful sprinkling of vermilion powder among participants. It is called Sindoor Jatra because of use of vermillion powder while marking it. From children to the elderly, people of all ages took part in the celebrations. The roads of Madhyapur Thimi were covered in red as participants joyfully threw sindoor on each other.
International Wellness Day being marked today (Photo Feature)
Yoga is being practiced across the country today .A special program was organized in Tundikhel, Kathmandu, to celebrate the day. The yoga program was attended by Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal, government representatives, politicians, employees and the general public.
