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Currently, there is a partial influence of the westerly and local winds in the country. According to the Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather in Koshi Province, hilly and mountainous regions of other provinces would remain generally cloudy today. Similarly, there is a possibility of light rain accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning as well as snowfall at a few places in the hilly and mountainous areas of the Koshi Province, Bagmati
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 Ganesh are worshiped and a copper plate with Ashta Dal inscription is placed on the Kalash, and Lord Vishnu is worshiped with sixteen ingredients. There is
The new Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) government, led by Balendra Shah, has initiated a series of legal reforms aimed at improving the country’s business environment. Although it is too early to assess their full impact, initial signs suggest the government is moving in the positive direction as early signs of renewed confidence among domestic and foreign investors are being observed.Government officials say the reforms are aimed at making Nepal a more predictable and business-friendly de
Two weeks have passed since Balendra Shah became a powerful prime minister in Nepal’s recent political history. His rise to power follows the landslide victory of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in the March 5 elections. His swearing-in marked a major generational shift in Nepal’s power politics, as the political parties and leaders who had long dominated national politics were sidelined.The new and strong government under Balen has signaled an assertive and unconventional governi
Nepal has been ‘on the verge of a breakthrough’ for so long that the phrase stopped meaning anything. Every government since the 1990s has promised transformation. Every budget speech has invoked the nation’s rivers, its mountains, its ‘untapped potential’. And then, reliably, the coalition collapses, the reform stalls, and the file goes back to sleep on someone's desk.So when Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle walked into office and repealed 15 obsolete laws on his
The only consolation for Everton's fans after watching Mohamed Salah score yet another Merseyside derby goal on Sunday is that they will never have to watch the Egyptian in the red of their rivals again, Reuters reported. The 33-year-old winger, who has announced he will leave Anfield at the end of the season, said farewell to Liverpool's cross-city rivals in trademark fashion, bagging the opener for his side as they snatched a 2-1 Premier League win.In doing so, Salah joined Liverp
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland picked the perfect time to end his lean spell in the Premier League with the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over leaders Arsenal to give his side the edge in the title race on Sunday, Reuters reported. The Norwegian had not scored in the league since February but his emphatic finish after 65 minutes of a compelling Etihad Stadium showdown proved decisive as City moved three points behind Arsenal with a game in hand.Victory over relegation-bound Bur
Treble-chasing Bayern Munich secured their 35th German league title on Sunday after beating VfB Stuttgart 4-2 to open up an unassailable lead with four games to play, Reuters reported. Sunday’s result sent Bayern 15 points clear of second-placed Borussia Dortmund.The Bavarians were a goal down before scoring four times to quickly turn the game around.“It’s been a fantastic season for us,” said Bundesliga leading scorer Harry Kane, who was also on target on Sunday. &l
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk scored with a header in the 10th minute of second-half stoppage time on Sunday to snatch a 2-1 Premier League win in a thrilling climax to the first Merseyside derby at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium, Reuters reported. Liverpool once again looked shaky and lost goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili to injury in the second half, but Van Dijk dug deep to deliver a victory that boosts their hopes of Champions League football despite a disappointing season
Prime Minister Balendra Shah is holding a discussion with the vice-chancellors of different universities and academies. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 12 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. The issues of the universities and academies, and the measures to address those challenges would be discussed at the m
Chennai Super Kings' patchy Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign suffered a fresh blow after their teenaged batter Ayush Mhatre tore his hamstring, an injury that could put him on the sidelines for a long spell, Reuters reported. The 18-year-old has been the most prolific batter for five-time champions Chennai, who dropped to seventh place in the 10-team league after Saturday's defeat by Sunrisers Hyderabad.The top-order batter milked 30 off 12 balls but was seen clutching his hamst
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 Area.Likewise, Spiny Babbler, a bird found only in Nepal, is also recorded in the district's Resunga, Madane and Thaple Satyawati forest area. The other bir
The price of gold has dropped by Rs 1, 300 per tola in the domestic market on Monday.According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow metal is being traded at Rs 299, 700 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 301, 000 per tola on Sunday.Similarly, the price of silver has dropped by Rs 35 per tola and is being traded at Rs 5, 190 per tola.
Thousands of people were evacuated from a northern suburb of Paris while a World War Two bomb was rendered safe on Sunday, BBC reported. Residents in Colombes living within a 450m radius of where the device was found last month were told by police to leave their homes by 07:00 local time (05:00 GMT), as authorities carried out a bomb disposal operation. An inital attempt to remove the device's detonator failed, French media reports, prompting authorities to destroy the histori
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs S. Paul Kapur arrived in Kathmandu on Monday. During his visit to Nepal, he is scheduled to meet government officials, business leaders, and cultural experts. The visit aims to further strengthen the Nepal–US partnership, according to the US Embassy.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on April 20 that every rational and diplomatic path should be used to reduce tensions with the US, but added that vigilance and distrust in interactions with Washington were an “undeniable necessity”, according to the official IRNA news agency, Reuters reported. A two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US is set to expire on April 22, with US representatives set to reach Islamabad for Iran negotiations on Ap
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 13. 17 points to close at 2, 825. 22 points on Monday. Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 3. 21 points to close at 473. 71 points.A total of 11,653,370-unit shares of 349 companies were traded for Rs 1. 60 billion.Meanwhile, Suryakunda Hydro Electric Limited (SKHEL) and Hotel Forest Inn Limited (HFIN) were the top gainers today with their price surging by 15. 00 percent.Likewise, Dolti Power Com
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. The Secretariat of the Home Minister said, "All shares are not of the same nature. The Minister's property details clearly mention that he owns shares worth
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 struck off the Sanriku coast in northeastern Japan on Monday afternoon, the country's weather agency said, Xinhua reported. A tsunami warning has been issued.
Newly appointed non-resident ambassadors from various countries to Nepal presented their letter of credence to President Ram Chandra Paudel. At separate ceremonies held at Sheetal Niwas, President Paudel received the credentials of four newly appointed non-resident ambassadors. Non-resident ambassadors submitting their credentials are Ambassador of Gambia to Nepal, Mustapha Jawara, Ambassador of Canada to Nepal, Christopher Cooter, Ambassador of Slovenia to Nepal, Tomaz Mencin and Amba
