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April 17, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Four individuals arrested with rhino horn in Sunsari
Sunsari. Four individuals were taken into custody on Thursday night from Barju Rural Municipality-6, Sunsari, along with a rhino horn. Based on a tip-off, a team from the Armed Police Force Nepal N...
Russian strikes kill at least 16 across Ukraine
KYIV, April 17: A massive Russian drone and missile barrage killed at least 16 people in cities across Ukraine, more than four years into the war with peace talks stalled, Ukrainian officials said ...
The woman rewriting the rules
Sapana Pradhan Malla’s family named her as a lament for the son they didn’t get. Today she is the most powerful judge in the country. Her parents named her Sapana not as a wish for her future but ...
Madhesh crackdown on Indian-registered vehicles rattles political parties
Major political parties have opposed the move and demanded free movement within 30 kilometres of the Nepal-India border. Nepal-India open border has long allowed the easy movement of Indian-regist...
Nepal Weather Update: Mixed Conditions Bring Rain to Hills and Heat to Terai
Kathmandu. Nepal is currently experiencing mixed weather conditions due to the partial influence of westerly and local winds. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, while cloud cover...
Ameliorating ambassadorial appointments
It is vital to appoint career diplomats as ambassadors to advance our national interests. Political appointees are political personalities, intellectuals and business figures who are generally rew...
Wealth, professionalism and political responsibility in Bikram Sambat 2082
The nationwide celebration of a young Madheshi woman as Deputy Speaker of HoR offers hope. The last major story of Bikram Sambat 2082 was how collectively wealthy our new cabinet is. The ensuing f...
Correction centres are crucibles of chaos. Still, they are redeemable.
When the state deprives children of basic needs, it is manufacturing criminals. In January, a skirmish broke out in the correction centre in Bhaktapur, leaving eight juveniles and 22 police person...
Impunity Under Scanner
The Balen Shah government has formed a high-level Asset Investigation Commission to examine the wealth of political leaders and senior bureaucrats from 2006 to the current fiscal year 2025/26. That...
Nepal’s Dhami and Kakshapati step into international MMA spotlight
Sangita Dhami, a former South Asian Games wrestling gold medallist, and Kunjan Kakshapati aim for crucial wins in Bengaluru, India, as they build toward bigger MMA opportunities. Sangita Dhami was...
From Bahrain to Myagdi: A Migrant Worker's Journey to Self-Reliance Through Goat Farming
Myagdi. Bhim Bhandari, a 39-year-old from Phaliyagaun, Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality-3, was forced to return home from Bahrain after four years due to health issues. Despite the burden of supportin...
Nepal Rastra Bank Releases Foreign Exchange Rates for Friday
Kathmandu. The Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the foreign exchange rates for today (Friday). According to the set rates, the buying rate for one US dollar is 148 rupees 82 paisa, and the selling ...
Missing for 18 Years, Nepali Man Reunited with Family via Facebook Video
Kanchanpur. A video uploaded to Facebook has brought joy to the family of Dambar Bahadur Negi in Shuklaphanta Municipality-12, after it revealed the whereabouts of his son who had been missing for ...
Invoking what has long been silenced
Drawing from multiple traditions, ‘Invocation of the Goddesses’ resists fixed meanings, inviting viewers into a space of uncertainty and inquiry. Sometimes, repetition becomes a language in itself...
Department of Agriculture Calls for Participation in Improved Seed Production Subsidy Program
Kathmandu. The Department of Agriculture has called upon local levels to participate in the incentive subsidy program for improved seed production. The department has set a deadline of Baisakh 10 f...
Nepal Celebrates Mother's Day with Reverence and Tradition
Kathmandu. The festival of 'Aama ko Mukh Herne' (Mother's Day), celebrated annually on the day of Baisakh Krishna Aunsi to honor mothers, is being observed across the country today with children of...
Matatirtha Aunsi: A practice in quiet transformation
The tradition of honouring mothers through ritual, fasting and offerings endures, but modern lifestyles and distance are redefining its practice. Matatirtha temple, located on the southern edge of...
Is Sprinkling Black Salt on Fruits Healthy? Experts Weigh In
Kathmandu. During the summer, the consumption of fresh fruits like watermelon, mango, apple, or papaya increases significantly. Many people sprinkle black salt on these fruits. It is believed that...
Smart Technology, Poor Choices: The AI Allocation Problem
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being presented as a transformative force capable of solving some of humanity's most pressing challenges. From healthcare to climate modelling, its pote...
Signs of Peace Emerge in West Asia as Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Takes Effect
Washington D.C. | A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect on Thursday. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled that the war with Iran is nearing an end, stating t...
Department of Commerce inspects 53 firms in Kathmandu in a single day
Kathmandu. The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection, which has been aggressively monitoring and inspecting the market, has collected details of 53 firms in a single day. The de...
Kathmandu's Bagmati Sweets Sealed After Selling Contaminated Food
Kathmandu. The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control has sealed Bagmati Sweets Pvt. Ltd. in Kathmandu for selling maggot-infested and foul-smelling snacks, in direct violation of govern...
Foreign Ministry Holds Virtual Consultations with Diplomatic Missions in West Asia and Africa
Kathmandu. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a virtual discussion on Thursday with the heads and deputy heads of Nepali diplomatic missions in West Asia and Africa. On the occasion, Foreign Min...
ATM security overhaul: NRB mandates instant alerts for suspicious ATM transactions
KATHMANDU, April 17: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has issued a unified directive mandating payment service providers (PSPs), banks, and financial institutions (BFIs) to install real-time notification sy...
The Struggle for Connectivity: How Lack of Infrastructure Threatens Nepal's Remote Vyas Region
Dhangadhi. One does not need to look far to find an example of how a region slowly becomes alienated due to the lack of roads. Until 2018 BS, residents of Kuti, Napi, and Gunji villages in Vyas Rur...
Kalimati Market Releases Daily 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 per kilogram...
Matatirtha Aunsi being celebrated
KATHMANDU, April 17: Matatirtha Aunsi, or Mother’s Day, is being celebrated in honor of mothers with devotion across the country today.
The Health Benefits of Honey: A Natural Approach to Weight Management
Kathmandu. In today's fast-paced life, people are adopting various methods to stay fit. They are relying on exercise, gyms, and medication to maintain a healthy body weight. Some natural elements ...
Escaped wolf captured in South Korea after nine-day search
Seoul. A wolf that escaped from a South Korean zoo has finally been found. Authorities were able to capture the two-year-old wolf, named Nukgu, after a nine-day search. The wolf, which escaped fro...
Trump Expresses Willingness to Visit Islamabad for Iran Peace Deal
Washington. US President Donald Trump has stated that he is prepared to visit Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, for a peace agreement with Iran. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump pr...
Samsung launches Galaxy A57 5G, Galaxy A37 5G in Nepal with extended EMI facility
KATHMANDU, April 17: Samsung Nepal has launched the Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G, expanding its Galaxy A-series lineup with upgraded camera systems, AI-powered features and improved performance ...
Nepali Film Industry Sees Record Investment Projections for 2082
Kathmandu. Producers are set to invest approximately 3 billion rupees in Nepali film production in the coming year. This fact is highlighted by the list of films registered with the Film Developmen...
Madhesh Province's 'One Constituency, 5km Road' Project Remains Stalled in Dhanusha
Dhanusha. Most of the road projects initiated under the Madhesh Province government's ambitious 'One Constituency, 5km Road' scheme in Dhanusha remain incomplete even after four years. Constructio...
NIA seeks clarifications from top brass of Himalayan Reinsurance in money laundering scam
KATHMANDU, April 17: The Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) has sought written clarifications from top executives of Himalayan Reinsurance Limited in connection with a scam involving the company's pro...
Karki-led probe commission's report incomplete: NC
PATAN, April 17: A meeting of the Nepali Congress (NC) central work execution committee has drawn a conclusion that the report of the Gauri Bahadur Karki-led probe commission was incomplete, unilat...
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