SOCIETY
Weather update: Light rainfall predicted in some places
Weather update: Light rainfall predicted in some places
The impact of westerly winds is also declining, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said, predicting partly cloudy weather in hilly and mountainous regions, while the Terai region is generally clear.
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Experts call to boost electric energy use to cut fuel consumption
Experts call to boost electric energy use to cut fuel consum...
Environmental expert Bhushan Tuladhar stressed replacing gas with electricity in kitchens to reduce indoor air pollution. He also advised against burning waste such as plastic and suggested using masks while traveling in industrial areas or highly polluted places.
Apr 12, 2026
WORLD
No agreement with Iran after marathon talks in Pakistan
No agreement with Iran after marathon talks in Pakistan
The marathon talks covered issues including the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear program, according to Iran’s Foreign Ministry.
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Tourist information center set up in Dhorpatan
Tourist information center set up in Dhorpatan
According to the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve Office, the center will provide details about hunting activities, regulations, and information on animals such as blue sheep, Himalayan tahr, and red panda. It will also display items like horns and animal hides.
Apr 12, 2026
SOCIETY
Home Minister Gurung warns of strict action over Nagdhunga–Mugling road delays
Home Minister Gurung warns of strict action over Nagdhunga–M...
During an on-site inspection, Gurung reviewed progress on the Naubise–Malekhu and Malekhu–Mugling sections and directed officials and contractors to complete the work within the stipulated deadline while maintaining high quality standards.
Apr 12, 2026
ECONOMY
Foreign currency worth Rs 97.10 billion spent for abroad study in eight months
Foreign currency worth Rs 97.10 billion spent for abroad stu...
Students for foreign study took away foreign exchange worth Rs 97.10 billion in eight months of the current fiscal year (FY).
Apr 12, 2026
OPINION
Nepal’s Reform Moment: Between Energy and Execution
Nepal’s Reform Moment: Between Energy and Execution
Nepal’s generational leadership shift has injected urgency into governance, but without strong institutions and embedded experience, political energy risks being outpaced by the very system it seeks to transform.
Apr 12, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt sets wheat support price at Rs 3,945 and spring paddy at Rs 2,856.49 per quintal
Govt sets wheat support price at Rs 3,945 and spring paddy a...
The government has set the minimum support price for wheat and spring paddy (Chaite Dhan), increasing the prices by Rs 77.62 per quintal and Rs 55.08 per quintal, respectively, for the current year.
Apr 12, 2026
WORLD
Iran and US top officials launch negotiations in Pakistan
Iran and US top officials launch negotiations in Pakistan
Senior Iranian and American officials began negotiations in Pakistan on Saturday, Iranian media reported, in a bid to bring to an end the Middle East war which plunged the region into violence and sent shockwaves through the world economy.
Apr 11, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt hospitals now go digital with online appointments, reports and payments
Govt hospitals now go digital with online appointments, repo...
Service seekers at state-owned hospitals can now access doctors' appointments, report receipt and necessary payments via an online system, with the government enforcing the ‘Hospital Service Reform Procedure-2026.’
Apr 11, 2026