News on Baishakh 11, 2083
April 24, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Temperatures in several Tarai districts hit 40 degrees. Met office warns of heatwave conditions
Experts say this is just a start as temperatures could reach 45 degrees Celsius in the coming days. Residents advised to avoid going out in the afternoon. With temperatures in the Tarai districts ...
Karnali Launches 'Destination Karnali' Campaign Through International Film Festival
Karnali. With the slogan 'Tour Karnali, See Karnali', the 'Destination Karnali' campaign has been launched through the Karnali International Film Festival. During a press conference held in Birend...
Uncertainty stalls construction of Peace Park in Myagdi
Myagdi. The plan to construct a Peace Park in Beni, the district headquarters of Myagdi, has been marred by delays and uncertainty. Although Beni Municipality has allocated budget annually for the ...
Nepal Marks 20th Democracy Day Commemorating the 2063 Baisakh 11 Historic Restoration
Kathmandu. Today, the nation is celebrating the 20th Democracy Day with various programs to commemorate the democracy achieved through the success of the 2062/63 People's Movement. This day has bee...
Nepal Rastra Bank Announces Foreign Exchange Rates for Friday
Kathmandu. The Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the foreign exchange rates for today (Friday). Accordingly, the buying rate for one US dollar is set at 150 rupees 28 paisa, and the selling rate is ...
Nepal Weather Update: Partial Influence of Westerly and Local Winds Expected
Kathmandu. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has reported that Nepal is currently under the partial influence of westerly and local winds. As a result, partial cloud cover is observed in ...
Nepali Congress to Hold Election for Parliamentary Party Leader Today
Kathmandu. The main opposition party, Nepali Congress, is holding an election today to select its parliamentary party leader. According to the 'election program' published on Baisakh 7 by the elect...
Civil Movement Warns Government Against Forced Eviction of Squatter Settlements
Kathmandu. The Civil Movement has expressed serious concern over the government's preparations to forcibly clear squatter settlements, warning against the use of force and repression. In a press r...
US Soldier Charged for Insider Trading on Secret Operation to Capture Maduro
Washington D.C. A US soldier has been arrested on charges of online betting based on classified information regarding a military operation to capture then-Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The U...
Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Extended by Three Weeks Following Trump-Mediated Talks
Washington D.C. The ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel has been extended for an additional three weeks through the active mediation of U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump announced the agreement t...
Barcelona Star Lamine Yamal Ruled Out for Remainder of Season Due to Injury
Barcelona. Spanish young star Lamine Yamal will miss all of Barcelona's remaining matches this season due to injury. The 18-year-old Yamal suffered a serious left hamstring injury during last Wedne...
US Seizes Iranian Oil Tanker Amid Escalating Maritime Tensions
Washington D.C. As part of a strategy to increase military and economic pressure on Iran, the United States has seized a sanctioned Iranian oil tanker in the Indian Ocean. The U.S. Department of De...
UAE Captain Muhammad Waseem Fined for Criticizing Umpire Decisions in Nepal T20I
Kathmandu. United Arab Emirates (UAE) captain Muhammad Waseem has been penalized for publicly expressing dissatisfaction with umpire decisions during the second T20 International match against Nepa...
No place to play for Kathmandu kids
A generation of children is growing up in a city that has no designated place for them—hemmed in by construction, scolded out of lanes, and handed a phone in place of the space their bodies and min...
Govt to clear squatter settlements in first phase from four Kathmandu locations
KATHMANDU, April 24: The government has decided to begin the first phase of squatter settlement clearance in Thapathali, Manohara, Sinamangal and Gairigaun in Kathmandu, according to the Kathmandu ...
Karnali Ministry of Water Resources Struggles to Implement Development Projects
Surkhet. The Ministry of Water Resources and Energy Development in Karnali has failed to implement projects according to its own targets and commitments for the current fiscal year. Although all p...
Chennai Super Kings Hand Mumbai Indians Record-Breaking Defeat in IPL 2026
Mumbai: Five-time champions Mumbai Indians have suffered their biggest defeat in IPL history. On Thursday, Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai by 103 runs at their home ground. In the 33rd match o...
Industrialist Golchha in custody over market manipulation
Case centres on alleged false trades, price manipulation and market interference. Businessman Shekhar Golchha, former president of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNC...
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The Healing Power of Music: A Free Remedy for Modern Stress
Kathmandu. Life has become so fast-paced these days that stress levels have increased significantly. Professional and personal challenges are becoming major issues for people, who are often searchi...
Trump envoy Gor visiting Nepal amid intensifying US-China diplomatic contest in Kathmandu
US envoy to India has been overseeing Kathmandu since Thompson was recalled in January. US President Donald Trump’s special envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, is scheduled to visit Kath...
Lakpa Phuti Sherpa resigns from Ujyalo Nepal Party
Solukhumbu. Lakpa Phuti Sherpa, who was a candidate for the House of Representatives from Solukhumbu district in the last general election, has resigned from the Ujyalo Nepal Party. She submitted ...
From scarcity to scale: Nepal’s bid to become Global South’s healthcare disruptor
Nepal is about to miss the train of the biodigital revolution sweeping across the Global South. We cannot afford to sit back anymore. Picture this: A 28-year-old woman in the highlands of Rolpa is...
Gurung’s Exit and the Governance Test Ahead
Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned on Wednesday amid mounting concerns over his financial transactions and business connections. His share dealings, investments, and alleged links with controversi...
Purge partisan unions
Nepal cannot afford to let its universities remain as training grounds for ‘goon leaders’. For decades, the shadow of partisan politics has stretched across the hallways of universities and school...
Severe Storms Threaten Mango Harvest in Madhesh Province
Janakpurdham. There are indications that mango production in Madhesh Province will be lower than expected this year. Although initial estimates suggested a doubling of production due to heavy flowe...
Kalimati Market Committee Sets Wholesale Prices for Agricultural Produce
Kathmandu. The Kalimati Fruits and Vegetable Market Development Committee has determined the wholesale prices of agricultural produce for today. According to the committee, the prices are as follo...
FIFA sets another deadline for NSC to revoke ANFA’s suspension
The global footballing body has asked the National Sports Council to ‘reconsider its position’ and lift ANFA’s suspension by May 4. Following continuous third-party interference from government bo...
International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace Observed Globally
Kathmandu. The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is being observed today across various countries worldwide with diverse programs. This day has been celebrated since 2019...
TVS Apache Racing Experience: Nepalese Racers Dominate ARE GP in Chennai
24th April 2026, Kathmandu A new chapter for Nepali motorsports unfolded at the ARE GP Grand Finale, where three riders from Nepal delivered a commanding performance at the Madras International Ci...
Shram Sanskriti Party Chair Harka Raj Rai Criticizes Government Over Squatter Evictions
Kathmandu. Harka Raj Rai (Sampang), Chairman of the Shram Sanskriti Party, has expressed strong objection to the government's use of bulldozers to demolish squatter settlements across various parts...
‘We don’t teach that to females,’ they were told. They learned anyway
Women across Nepal are breaking long-held gender and caste barriers to reclaim traditional folk instruments once denied to them. Four years ago, the Biratnagar Metropolitan City Office allocated R...
Gagan Thapa Emphasizes Strengthening Democracy and Bridging the Gap Between Expectations and Achievements
Kathmandu. Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa has emphasized that the achievements gained through democratic struggles should not be limited to the pages of history but must be implement...
Doing away with exams, ushering in assessments
If exams fail to serve their very purpose, how should we actually assess learning? The new directive from the government of Nepal to replace internal written exams from grades 1 to 5, citing stres...
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