SOCIETY
30 new species of birds spotted in Gulmi
30 new species of birds spotted in Gulmi
Project Officer of Bird Conservation Nepal, Shambhu Bhattarai, said that new species of birds were recorded in Thaple Satyawati Forest Area. Spiny Babbler, a bird found only in Nepal, is also recorded in the district's Resunga, Madane and Thaple Satyawati forest area.
Apr 20, 2026
SOCIETY
PM Balen Shah directs universities to publish results within one month
PM Balen Shah directs universities to publish results within...
Shah emphasized that delays in publishing results waste students’ academic time and limit their access to opportunities. “Universities must be sensitive when it comes to examinations,” he said, urging institutions to adopt measures such as evaluating answer sheets at the provincial...
Apr 20, 2026
POLITICS
Home ministry directs all district offices to install digital citizen charters with audio...
Home ministry directs all district offices to install digita...
The Home Ministry has directed all district offices to adopt digital, audio-enabled citizen charters and a one-door system to enhance transparency, accessibility, and efficiency in public service delivery.
Apr 20, 2026
WORLD
Iran not planning to attend talks with US in Pakistan
Iran not planning to attend talks with US in Pakistan
The ongoing US blockade of Iranian ports has been a significant sticking point, an issue further complicated by an American destroyer on Sunday firing on and seizing an Iranian ship that tried to evade it.
Apr 20, 2026
POLITICS
RSP expands leadership bodies, nominates Bhup Dev Shah as Joint General Secy
RSP expands leadership bodies, nominates Bhup Dev Shah as Jo...
RSP has moved to broaden its organisational base, inducting new members into its central structures while elevating key figures within the party hierarchy.
Apr 20, 2026
POLITICS
Muslim Commission submits report to Gandaki Province Chief
Muslim Commission submits report to Gandaki Province Chief
Receiving the report, the Province Chief said that the formation of the Commission aimed at recognising the history and culture of the Muslim community, promoting their rights, and empowering the community.
Apr 20, 2026
POLITICS
Govt moves to scrap FSU, replace with ‘Student Council’
Govt moves to scrap FSU, replace with ‘Student Council’
The government has decided to abolish politically affiliated student unions in universities and replace them with a new, non-partisan “Student Council” system within 90 days.
Apr 20, 2026
ECONOMY
Kalinchowk Hydropower IPO allotment: Over 2.7 million applicants miss out
Kalinchowk Hydropower IPO allotment: Over 2.7 million applic...
According to the company, a total of 2,784,519 applications were received, but only 68,475 applicants were allotted shares, each receiving 10 units.
Apr 20, 2026
WORLD
Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week. That's far fewer than in 2016
Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week....
Chile’s former President Michelle Bachelet — one of two women and one of three from Latin America — will be the first to face ambassadors from the U.N.’s 193 member nations during a three-hour question-and-answer session on Tuesday. Bachelet will be followed by U.N. nuclear c...
Apr 20, 2026
SPORTS
Nepal vs UAE T20 Series begins today, first match under floodlights
Nepal vs UAE T20 Series begins today, first match under floo...
The two-match series marks a historic moment for Nepali cricket, as it will feature the country’s first-ever international matches played under floodlights. Although floodlights were installed earlier and used during the Nepal Premier League, this will be the first time an international fixtur...
Apr 20, 2026