SOCIETY
Lightning strike kills one in Bajura
Lightning strike kills one in Bajura
According to Naresh Bahadur Shahi, Police Inspector and Spokesperson for the District Police Office, the victim has been identified as 73-year-old Naina Budha from Budhinanda-3 Dogdawada.
May 04, 2026
POLITICS
Govt to purchase 80,000 metric tons of fertilizer from India through G2G deal
Govt to purchase 80,000 metric tons of fertilizer from India...
The Cabinet meeting held on Monday granted in-principle approval to Agricultural Inputs Company Limited to proceed with the procurement process through the G2G mechanism with the Indian government.
May 04, 2026
Entertainment
Nepali film ‘Kushti’ set for release on September 25
Nepali film ‘Kushti’ set for release on September 25
Director Yonjan described the film as a romantic comedy-drama that explores the emotional journey of a couple who cannot live together yet cannot stay apart.
May 04, 2026
WORLD
India's Modi faces key test as vote count underway
India's Modi faces key test as vote count underway
Vote counting in key Indian state elections was underway Monday under tight security, with the focus on West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party is hoping for crucial gains. Elections in five states and territories took place in April and May, and Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (B...
May 04, 2026
POLITICS
Cabinet approves Rs 7.6 billion World Bank loan to curb industrial pollution
Cabinet approves Rs 7.6 billion World Bank loan to curb indu...
Government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel said the decision was made during the Cabinet meeting held on Monday.
May 04, 2026
POLITICS
Nepal’s stance on border dispute in Lipulekh area clear: Govt
Nepal’s stance on border dispute in Lipulekh area clear: Gov...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday issued a press note urging both India and China not to carry out any activities in the disputed area. Meanwhile, India, responding to a press query, said the route to Mansarovar is a long-standing issue.
May 04, 2026
POLITICS
Govt to resend ordinance on Constitutional Council to President
Govt to resend ordinance on Constitutional Council to Presid...
President Paudel had returned the ordinance to the government for reconsideration on Sunday.
May 04, 2026
SOCIETY
Artificial smell technology being used to reduce human-wildlife conflict
Artificial smell technology being used to reduce human-wildl...
This technology, which was launched last year under the Tarai Arc Landscape Program, aims to create an 'invisible boundary' based on the natural behavior of wild animals, according to Bharat Bhatta, the program manager TAL programme.
May 04, 2026
SOCIETY
APF Chief Poudel receives insignia
APF Chief Poudel receives insignia
A cabinet meeting held on April 27 had decided to promote Additional Inspector General Poudel to the post of Inspector General.
May 04, 2026
Market
Gold price falls, silver rises in Nepali market
Gold price falls, silver rises in Nepali market
The price of gold decreased in the Nepali bullion market on Monday.
May 04, 2026