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GANDAKI: The Muslim Commission today presented its annual report for the fiscal year 2081–82 BS (2024–25) to Gandaki Province Chief Dilli Raj Bhatta. Commission Acting Chair Mahamadin Ali submitted the document to the Province Chief in accordance with Article 294(3) of the Constitution. Receiving the report, the Province Chief said that the formation of the […]
KATHMANDU: Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has said that he has already mentioned about the share worth Rs 2.5 million he owns in his property details submitted to the government. In his response to media reports about his property ownership, he said his property details are available in the official webpage of the Council of Ministers. […]
KATHMANDU: Japanese Ambassador to Nepal Maeda Toru held a courtesy meeting with Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle on April 20, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties between Nepal and Japan. The discussion covered ongoing development assistance and explored avenues for broader cooperation across multiple sectors. Both sides emphasized the importance of deepening engagement and upgrading the overall partnership, […]
KATHMANDU: On the first trading day of the week, Monday, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined by double digits. Today, NEPSE fell by 13.17 points to settle at the 2,825.23 mark. This is 0.46 percent lower than the previous trading day. The Sensitive Index also decreased by 3.21 points today, stopping at 473.71 points. In […]
TOKYO: A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan Monday, Japan’s Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, issuing a tsunami warning for waves up to three metres (10 feet). The quake hit at 4:53 pm (0753 GMT) in Pacific waters off northern Iwate prefecture and the tremor was strong enough to shake large buildings as far as Tokyo, hundreds […]
CHITWAN: Seventeen nests of Gharial have been found along the Rapti River in Chitwan. The Chitwan National Park launched a search for crocodile nests along the river area on March 15. CNP information officer Abinash Thapa Magar said that two local boatmen were mobilized to trace the nests. Based on information provided by the boatmen, […]
KATHMANDU: Shree Basundhara-Man Pragya Pratisthan ( Basundhara Man Academy) has decided to present this year’s Basundhara Shree Award to senior litterateur Lokendra Bahadur Chand. A meeting of the Academy held on Sunday under the chairmanship of its Chancellor Dr Dubasu Chhetri, decided to award Chand a prize carrying a purse of Rs 75,000. According to […]
Samakhusi, October 2025: On a Saturday evening near Supreme College in Tokha Municipality, a group of young men beat a street dog to death with iron rods and stones. The act was captured on CCTV. One person was eventually arrested. The dog had no name. It had probably lived on that street for years, sleeping near […]
KATHMANDU: Samir Balami has been re-elected as the Chair of Film Association Nepal. He has been elected for a second term to lead the Association through the 27th AGM and 10th General Convention of the Association. Likewise, Raghunath Sapkota has been elected Vice-Chair; Kumar Acharya as Program Vice-Chair; Deepjyoti Thapa as Women Vice-Chair; Gopi Krishna […]
KATHMANDU: Listed companies on Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), particularly banks and financial institutions supervised by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), release unaudited quarterly financial statements every three months and audited annual reports. Prepared under Nepal Financial Reporting Standards (NFRS), which align closely with IFRS but incorporate NRB prudential adjustments, these disclosures provide a transparent view of […]
KATHMANDU: Gen Z Movement Nepal has called on the government to immediately dismiss Home Minister Sudhan Gurung. The demand comes after reports surfaced alleging Gurung’s business partnership with controversial businessman Deepak Bhatta. In a statement, the movement’s spokesperson Bijay Shah urged authorities to remove Gurung from his post, arrest him, and carry out an impartial […]
KATHMANDU: The Department of Information Technology has implemented new web accessibility features aimed at making government websites easier to use, more accessible, and user-friendly for all citizens. As stated by the Department’s Director General, Shree Chandra Shah, this initiative launched under the Government Integrated Website Management System (GIWMS) specifically targets users with disabilities and those […]
POKHARA: More than 10,000 tourists have visited the Ghorepani area to see the rhododendrons in bloom. A total of 10,664 domestic and foreign tourists visited the tourist destinations of Ghorepani and Poon Hill, which fall within Annapurna Rural Municipality-6 of Myagdi, over the course of two months. According to data from the police checkpoint at […]
KATHMANDU: Now Nepal is at a crucial political juncture. Its future political course is still not clear. At this point, a new force is in power which carries the arduous task of redeeming the country from rampant corruption and mismanagement. A force lacking a long political history, still to be tested, has been entrusted by […]
KARNALI: Chairperson of Ujyalo Nepal Party, Kulman Ghising, has demanded the government withdraw the recent decision to increase the prices of petroleum products. In his address to a province-level party cadres’ meeting in Karnali on Monday, Ghising was of the view of providing a special subsidy in the fuel prices for Karnali folks. “Life in […]
SHREVEPORT: A man shot dead eight children — seven of them his own — early Sunday in the southern US state of Louisiana in an incident of domestic violence that spanned three locations, police said. The early morning massacre at a gray house in the city of Shreveport was the deadliest mass shooting in the […]
GULMI: Thirty new species of birds were spotted in Gulmi. As per the bird count conducted by Bird Conservation Nepal, the total species of birds found in the district reached 355 with 30 new ones. Project Officer of Bird Conservation Nepal, Shambhu Bhattarai, said that new species of birds were recorded in Thaple Satyawati Forest […]
KATHMANDU: US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Samir Paul Kapur, has arrived in Kathmandu. Assistant Secretary Kapur landed in the capital this morning for a three-day visit. During his stay, he is scheduled to hold high-level meetings and also meet with several government ministers. In October last year, US President […]
DUBAI: Cristiano Ronaldo moved one step closer to the historic 1000-goal milestone by netting his 969th career goal, leading Al-Nassr to a commanding 4-0 victory over Al-Wasl in the quarter-finals and sealing their place in the AFC Champions League Two semi-finals. Al-Nassr delivered a dominant performance from start to finish, combining attacking sharpness with midfield […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balendra Shah is holding discussions with the vice-chancellors of different universities and academies. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 12:00 noon at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. The Prime Minister’s Secretariat stated that vice chancellors of 11 universities and seven academies are invited for the meeting. […]
KATHMANDU: The Dudhkoshi Hydropower Project-5 with a capacity of 110 megawatts is to be built in Dudhkoshi river in Solukhumbu district. As proposed by the developer, the project would be located at wards no. 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 in Mapya Dudhkoshi Rural Municipality. The Electricity Development Department has already granted approval to the […]
IRAN: Iran has rejected claims that it has agreed to participate in a second round of peace talks, which the United States said were scheduled for tomorrow, Al Jazeera reported. Al Jazeera reported, citing the IRNA news agency, which criticised what it described as “Washington’s excessive demands, unrealistic expectations, constant shifts in stance, repeated contradictions, […]
NORTH KOREA: North Korea confirmed on Monday that it has successfully test-fired upgraded tactical ballistic missiles equipped with cluster warheads, an exercise personally overseen by leader Kim Jong Un. According to a Kyodo News report citing the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), a total of five “Hwasongpho-11 Ra surface-to-surface tactical ballistic missiles struck the […]
KATHMANDU: The Akshaya Tritiya festival, which is celebrated every year on the day of Baisakh Shukla Tritiya, is being celebrated today by donating and consuming Satu and Sarbat. According to the classical law, one gets up early this morning, covers one’s house, takes a bath, and prepares the goods used while worshiping. Diyo, Kalash, and […]
WASHINGTON DC: Bread and other carbohydrate staples may be doing more than just filling plates–they could be quietly reshaping metabolism. In a surprising twist, researchers found that mice strongly preferred carbs like bread, rice, and wheat, abandoning their regular diet entirely. Even without eating more calories, they gained weight and body fat, not because they […]
WASHINGTON DC: The researchers at the University of Chicago have uncovered a surprising new role for zeaxanthin, a plant-based compound best known for supporting eye health. According to findings published in Cell Reports Medicine, this common carotenoid may also help the immune system fight cancer by enhancing the activity of key immune cells. The discovery […]
KATHMANDU: Bollywood couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have announced that they are expecting their second child. Deepika made the announcement on Sunday, revealing that she is pregnant again. The couple had earlier welcomed their daughter, Dua. The new development also explains why Ranveer Singh and Deepika had recently been less visible together at public […]
PATAN: The Nepali Congress has expressed serious concern over the government’s recent decision to levy mandatory customs duty on household and personal items worth more than Rs 100 brought into Nepal from the bordering Indian market. Party spokesperson Devraj Chalise has issued a press release today, calling the move anti-people, impractical and insensitive, while demanding […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal has defeated Italy to register its first win in the ICC Women’s Twenty20 Challenge Trophy being held in Rwanda. Nepal defeated Italy by 50 runs in the match played at the Rwanda Cricket Stadium today. Chasing a target of 113 runs set by Nepal, Italy were all out for 62 runs in 18.4 […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) has published the election schedule for all four levels. The society has published the election schedule for municipalities, districts, provinces and the center. According to the society’s general secretary Min Bahadur Malla, the election of the central working committee has been scheduled for coming Asad 24 and 25. Similarly, […]
KANCHANPUR: President of Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Chandra Prasad Dhakal has urged all to change their viewpoint towards the private sector. Inaugurating the 34th annual general assembly of Kanchanpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry here today, Dhakal argued the concept that the private sector was there only to make profit […]
DHAKA: The Bangladeshi government has hiked the fuel prices with effect from Sunday. According to a price notification from the country’s Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources on Saturday night, a liter of octane now costs 140 taka (about 1.14 U.S. dollars), 20 taka higher than the previous rate. The prices of diesel and […]
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know. RSP to Hold District Convention from April 28 The Rastriya Swatantra Party […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: Processed Fuels Cost Higher Than Crude Oil: NOC: In view of rising public concern over fuel prices in the national […]
SEOUL: North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday, its neighbors said, days after the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog warned that North Korea was making “very serious” advances in efforts to build nuclear weapons. The missiles fired from the North’s Sinpo area flew about 140 kilometers (87 miles) each in a direction […]
KATHMANDU: National Assembly Chair Narayan Prasad Dahal met with Australian House of Representatives Speaker Milton Dick in Istanbul, Turkey earlier today. Chair Dahal is currently in Istanbul to attend the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. During the meeting, matters related to bilateral relations, mutual interests and parliamentary cooperation between Nepal and Australia were […]
In last October’s T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia Pacific combined qualifier held in Oman, opener Aasif Sheikh struck a half-century. He made 51 runs off 47 balls with four fours and a six, though his batting appeared somewhat slow. Nepal failed to post the big score that had been expected against the United […]
KATHMANDU: The Rastriya Swatantra Party has decided to begin its district convention from coming April 28. RSP Spokesperson Manish Jha said that the secretariat meeting held today at the party’s central office in Banasthali decided to assign responsibilities to proportionally elected MPs in constituencies where there are no directly elected MPs. The Party is preparing […]
CHITWAN: As the prices of fuel and other essential materials continue to rise following the evolving situation in the West Asia in the recent weeks, nearly 125 development projects run in Chitwan by Infrastructure Development Office have been severely affected. Chief of Office, Birendra Kumar Chaudhary, said that currently out of 267 projects 217 are […]
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday condemned the easing of sanctions on Russian oil after the United States extended a waiver meant to soften surging energy prices driven by the Middle East war. “Every dollar paid for Russian oil is money for the war” and is used for devastating strikes on Ukraine, Zelensky said […]
KATHMANDU: A rare fifth-stage Mahadivya Ratharohan ceremony has been organized for Manmaya Maharjan of Ward No. 17, Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Hakutol. The event, organized by the Jyapu Society Yala, saw participation from 40 locality members of the Society. The program featured cultural processions and a ceremonial city tour. After the procession, Maharjan was ceremonially seated […]
VIENNA: Austrian police have found rat poison in a baby food jar, they said late Saturday, in a probe that has seen the supplier recall the line over suspected tampering. The Germany-based HiPP brand announced the recall at SPAR supermarkets in Austria late Friday over the possibility that “a hazardous substance” was introduced into its […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal is set to host the globally recognized dance platform World of Dance Nepal 2026 for the first time. The event was officially announced during a special ceremony held on Sunday. The judging panel will include Kiran Thapa, Jerry Tawal, and Terrence Lewin. Speaking at the event, Thapa emphasized that the platform will differ […]
KATHMANDU: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has appointed Basanta Shahi and Kalam Ali as assistant coaches of the Nepal national cricket team ahead of upcoming tournaments. Shahi has previously served in the same role under former head coach Monty Desai. He was recently working with the Lumbini Province team. Similarly, Kalam Ali has experience […]
KATHMANDU: General Secretary of the Nepali Congress, Gururaj Ghimire, has said hotel entrepreneurs have significant roles in boosting nation’s economy. At a program organized by the Nepal Democratic Hotel Entrepreneurs’ Association today, General Secretary Ghimire viewed it was essential to support hotel entrepreneurs for thriving business. Every political leader and cadre needs running business to […]
NUWAKOT: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Dr Bikram Timilsina, has urged media and social media users not to disseminate or promote misleading and irresponsible contents. Such practices go against the spirit of freedom of expression (FoE), he said. Speaking at a press meet held at Battar of Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot today, the Minister said […]
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Communist Party (NCP) has expressed strong objection over the government’s recent actions of evicting landless squatter families and demolishing their shelters in various parts of the country without providing proper alternatives. In a statement issued on Sunday, the party described such actions as “inhumane” and called on the government to immediately halt […]
KATHMANDU: The Nepal government has released a draft of its Second National Anti-Corruption Strategic Plan for the fiscal years 2025/26 to 2030/31. This five-year plan updates the first plan from 2012 and follows Nepal’s commitments under the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. It focuses on strengthening laws, improving the use of technology, encouraging citizen participation, […]
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress has completed the formation of an expert committee tasked with studying and recommending amendments to the constitution. The decision to form the committee was made during the party’s Central Working Committee meeting on 25 March 2026, under the coordination of Nepali Congress Vice President Pushpa Bhusal. According to Acting Chief Secretary […]
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress has completed the formation of an expert committee tasked with studying and recommending amendments to the constitution. The decision to form the committee was made during the party’s Central Working Committee meeting on 25 March 2026, under the coordination of Nepali Congress Vice President Pushpa Bhusal. According to Acting Chief Secretary […]
