- Wednesday, 30 April 2025
International Jazz Day today
Today is the International Jazz Day. Jazz music with melodious creation using various musical instruments has begun since the early 20th century.
Strong wind likely to occur in Terai of Lumbini province
The influence of westerly and local winds is prevailing in the country at present.
Govt completes internal preparations for Sagarmatha Sambaad
The much-anticipated Sagarmatha Sambaad, internationally known as the Everest Dialogue, is just two weeks away. Preparations are in full swing for the event,
Enslaved for over 17 years in Lebanon, Banmai Dong finally returns home
After enduring over 17 years in conditions akin to captivity in Lebanon, Nepali migrant worker Banmai Dong (Tamang), 34, has finally returned to Nepal, thanks to the combined efforts of the government of Nepal and a Nepali organisation based in Lebanon.
Kathmandu-Tarai Expressway achieves 39% physical progress
The Kathmandu–Tarai–Madhes Fast Track (Expressway), a National Pride Project of Nepal, is progressing under the supervision of the Nepali Army. As of mid-April 2025, the project has achieved 39.34 per cent physical progress and 41.06 per cent financial progress, according to Nepali Army Spokesperson and Brigadier General Gaurav Kumar KC.
Nepali Ambassador to Spain presents credentials to UN Tourism SG
Following the presentation, Ambassador Nepal held on Monday a cordial meeting with Secretary-General Pololikashvili, during which he conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal. Ambassador Nepal extended an invitation to the Secretary-General to visit Nepal at a convenient time, according to a press release issued today by the Embassy of Nepal in Spain.
People are sovereign, no chance for monarchy to return: Chairman Prachanda
"It was a time when one would be king no matter what his intelligence, morality, wisdom and capacity was. But, people have done away with that feudal system of monarchy and written their constitution that stipulates that sovereignty lies with people, not with any king as in the past. Despite all this, now, there are plots to bring back monarchy, which will never materialize," said Prachanda.
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Focus on power production and exports: Rana advises government
Lawmaker Pashupati Shumser JB Rana has stressed the need of promoting power generation to strengthen the national economy.
Infrastructure development is government's priority: Minister Rai
Minister for Defence, Manbir Rai, has said the government has accelerated the implementation physical infrastructure endevours under the projects of national pride.
Parliamentary Committee directs for considering environment aspect in infrastructure development
The Committee for Monitoring and Evaluating the Implementation of the State's Directive Principles, Policies and Obligations has advised the government to bring policies and programmes that promote environment-friendly infrastructure development and sustainable tourism.
Bill designed to amend some Nepal Acts, 2081 passed
Today's meeting of the House of Representatives has passed 'Bill designed to amend some Nepal Acts, 2081'. The House unanimously passed the bill presented by Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Ajay Kumar Chaurasiya.
'Government should be serious towards demands of teachers'
Thing said, "The teachers have been facing injustice. The government is guardian of all. So it is necessary to focus its attention to resolve the problems", suggesting the teachers to give up their stance of not returning to school until new education act is enacted.
Adolescent in labour pain rescued by helicopter in Humla
A 16 -year-old girl was rescued by a helicopter from Thehe of Simkot rural municipality-2 in Humla for labour complications.
