SOCIETY
Poultries from 14 farms culled to prevent the spread of bird flu infection
Poultries from 14 farms culled to prevent the spread of bird...
A high alert has been issued around the infected farms, and other poultry farms in the district are under strict surveillance, Dr Mahato said. Farmers have been urged to promptly report to the Centre if the birds show any unusual symptoms and to isolate such poultry from external contacts.&nbs...
Apr 01, 2026
POLITICS
Yogesh Bhattarai claims MPs pressured to elect Thapa as UML PP leader
Yogesh Bhattarai claims MPs pressured to elect Thapa as UML...
Leader Yogesh Bhattarai expressed objection, claiming that the competitor was denied both proposer and supporter positions, and the leadership was decided under pressure.
Apr 01, 2026
Market
Golchha Group donates Rs 50 million to Kathmandu Institute of Child Health
Golchha Group donates Rs 50 million to Kathmandu Institute o...
According to the press release, the donation was handed over during an event on Wednesday, aiming to improve healthcare services and ensure easier access to treatment for children. At the event, Chairman Sekhar Golchha and Prof. Dr. Bhagwan Koirala signed a financial support agreement under the grou...
Apr 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepal records above-average rainfall during pre-monsoon
Nepal records above-average rainfall during pre-monsoon
The pre-monsoon period runs from February to May. Usually, around 226 millimeters of rainfall occurs during the pre-monsoon period but 77.5 millimeters has already fallen till March 31.
Apr 01, 2026
WORLD
Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks
Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israe...
U.S. President Donald Trump has sought negotiations and threatened extreme destruction in hopes of securing Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium and compelling it to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. To maintain its leverage, Iran just needs to withstand the conflict long enough to pressure Washing...
Apr 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Workers halt work at Arun III hydropower project over delayed pay for six months
Workers halt work at Arun III hydropower project over delaye...
The workers and petty contractors at Pukhuwa of Chichila Rural Municipality-2 where the powerhouse is based, have been on strike since this morning. As a result, the entire works on the Project have been affected.
Apr 01, 2026
ECONOMY
Pokhara’s tourism survival now depends on domestic visitors
Pokhara’s tourism survival now depends on domestic visitors
Domestic tourists account for at least 40 percent of arrivals, up from just five percent 25 years ago
Apr 01, 2026
POLITICS
Badal elected UML PP leader unopposed as Suhang fails to secure even proposer and seconder
Badal elected UML PP leader unopposed as Suhang fails to sec...
During the meeting held Wednesday afternoon at the party’s central office in Chyasal, both Suhang and party Vice-Chair Ram Bahadur Thapa had claimed the position of parliamentary party leader. Badal had made his claim in line with the preference of the party leadership.
Apr 01, 2026
POLITICS
Gandaki Province Assembly passes Public Health Bill
Gandaki Province Assembly passes Public Health Bill
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The bill along with a report of the social development and agriculture committee under the Assembly was presented in the provincial assembly meeting. Earlier, it was sent to the committee for clause-wise discussion on April 4, 2025.
Apr 01, 2026
WORLD
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urges Israel to repeal death penalty law for Palesti...
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urges Israel to repeal...
The United Nations has called on Israel to repeal a law passed by the Knesset on Monday that would reinstate the death penalty, almost exclusively to Palestinian prisoners.
Apr 01, 2026