ECONOMY
Project construction in Chitwan hard hit by fuel prices rise and shortage of materials
Project construction in Chitwan hard hit by fuel prices rise...
A total of 125 contracts run by the Infrastructure Development Office (IDO), Chitwan has come to a standstill due to the rising cost of fuels and shortage of construction materials.
Apr 19, 2026
ECONOMY
Destructive fungal infection likely to decline mango production in Banke
Destructive fungal infection likely to decline mango product...
According to the Agricultural Knowledge Centre, Banke, the disease manifests as a white, powdery coating on leaves, flowers and fruits. This leads to premature shedding and significantly reduces production. The Centre has been providing consultations and recommending appropriate pesticides to curb t...
Apr 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Students can now obtain NOC from home
Students can now obtain NOC from home
The NOC branch at Sanothimi under Nepal’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has completed integration of the NOC online portal with Tribhuvan University and Kathmandu University via API, making the process fully digital and “faceless.”
Apr 19, 2026
POLITICS
NC forms 16-member expert panel on constitution amendment
NC forms 16-member expert panel on constitution amendment
Acting Chief Secretary Krishna Prasad Dulal said in a statement that the committee was completed in line with a decision of the party’s Central Working Committee meeting held on March 25.
Apr 19, 2026
SOCIETY
One dies in tractor accident in Baitadi
One dies in tractor accident in Baitadi
The tractor (Supa 01001 Ta 1384) heading to Deulekh of Bajhang from Lupun of Sigas Rural Municipality-8 met with an accident at Tolkhet.
Apr 19, 2026
POLITICS
RSP decides to begin district conventions from April 28
RSP decides to begin district conventions from April 28
Party spokesperson Manish Jha said that a meeting of the party’s secretariat held on Sunday made the decision to launch the district conventions from that date.
Apr 19, 2026
WORLD
British royals choose historian to write queen biography
British royals choose historian to write queen biography
King Charles III had wanted a woman to write the definitive account of his mother's life, according to British media.
Apr 19, 2026
POLITICS
UML leader Mahesh Basnet criticizes ‘unnecessary commentary’ over Oli–Dahal meeting
UML leader Mahesh Basnet criticizes ‘unnecessary commentary’...
Basnet said the meeting, which took place while Dahal was unwell, was a goodwill visit but had been given “multiple meanings” by critics. He argued that forces opposed to socialism, people’s democracy, and national development were naturally inclined to oppose any sign of unity amo...
Apr 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Conflict-era sexual violence survivors hold mass gathering, issue 10-point declaration dem...
Conflict-era sexual violence survivors hold mass gathering,...
Sitting cross-legged on cushions inside a training hall, two women—identified as ‘Comrade 11’ and ‘Comrade 12’ to protect their identities—broke down in tears as they reunited after more than two decades. Once teenage girls caught in the violence of the Maoist con...
Apr 19, 2026
WORLD
Rat poison found in baby food jar in Austria as products recalled
Rat poison found in baby food jar in Austria as products rec...
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 "carrot with potato" puree through tampering.
Apr 19, 2026