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April 18, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Four arrested in Sunsari for smuggling raw bananas worth over 1.1 million rupees
Sunsari. Police arrested four individuals on Friday from Bhutaha Bazaar in Harinagar Rural Municipality-4, Sunsari, along with raw bananas worth over 1.1 million rupees. District Police Office Sun...
Construction of Model Veterinary Hospital in Tanahun Faces Repeated Delays
Tanahun. The construction of a model hospital building within the premises of the Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Service Expert Center in Byas Municipality-3, Damauli, Tanahun, remains incomplet...
World Heritage Day Observed to Promote Conservation Awareness
Kathmandu. World Heritage Day is being observed today with the objective of spreading awareness for the conservation of heritage sites. This day has been observed since April 18, 1983, with the ai...
Benchmarking technique adopted to mitigate landslides on Beni-Jomsom-Korala road
Myagdi. The 'benchmarking' method has been adopted to prevent landslides at Sirubari in Raghuganga Rural Municipality-2, Myagdi, along the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road section of the Kaligandaki Corrido...
Nepal Rastra Bank Announces Foreign Exchange Rates
Kathmandu. The Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the set rates, the buying rate for one US Dollar is 148.39 Rupees, and the selling rate is 148.99 ...
Partial influence of westerly and local winds across Nepal
Kathmandu. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has reported that Nepal is currently experiencing the partial influence of westerly and local winds. As a result, partial cloud cover is obser...
Why Sugarcane Juice May Not Be Suitable for Everyone
Kathmandu. With the arrival of summer, the consumption of sugarcane juice increases. In the scorching heat, cold sugarcane juice provides instant relief and refreshes the body. Therefore, it is con...
Govt, parliament take full shape as 12 committee chairs elected after Gen Z poll wave
KATHMANDU, April 18: Nepal’s political and governance structure has taken full shape following the election of chairpersons for all 12 parliamentary committees, marking a key institutional mileston...
Turkmenistan, China launch expansion of giant gas field
YOLÖTEN, April 18: Turkmenistan and China broke ground Friday on works to expand production at the giant Galkynysh gas field, strengthening Beijing's already dominant position in the secretive Cent...
King Cobra Sightings Increase in Makwanpur as Summer Approaches
Hetauda. With the onset of the summer season, the frequency of King Cobra sightings in Makwanpur has increased. Over the past four days alone, the world's longest and most venomous snake has been s...
The Science and Benefits of Infant Massage: A Guide for Parents
Kathmandu. Massaging newborns and young children has been an essential part of our tradition for centuries. However, there are strong scientific reasons behind this practice. According to doctors ...
Three-day deadline set to identify critical gaps and mobilise resources to minimize disaster risks
KATHMANDU, April 18: With Nepal heading toward its most disaster-prone months, the government has set itself a tight three-day deadline to identify critical gaps and mobilise resources aimed at min...
Indian Embassy in Kathmandu Pays Tribute to Late Asha Bhosle
Kathmandu. The Embassy of India in Kathmandu paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Asha Bhosle by organizing a special musical evening on Friday as part of its regular cultural series, 'Kala Samvad'...
Bollywood Actress Daisy Shah Recounts Traumatic Casting Experience
Kathmandu. Bollywood actress Daisy Shah has publicly shared a harrowing experience from the early days of her career. In a recent interview, she opened up about the harassment she faced from a film...
Sports Anchor Shefali Bagga Denies Dating Rumors with Yuzvendra Chahal
Mumbai. The social media landscape is buzzing with rumors regarding an alleged affair between Indian cricket team spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and popular sports anchor Shefali Bagga. Following the spe...
Ram Gopal Varma Criticizes Portrayal of Dawood Ibrahim in 'Dhurandhar 2'
Mumbai. Renowned Bollywood director Ram Gopal Varma has praised the technical aspects and storytelling of Aditya Dhar's recently released film 'Dhurandhar 2', but expressed strong disagreement with...
Nepal Ministry of Health Issues Guidelines for Two-Day Weekend Implementation
Kathmandu. The Ministry of Health and Population has released its official stance regarding the potential impact on the health sector and service delivery following the Nepal government's recent im...
Medical Miracle: Doctors Revive Man Found Frozen in Siberia
Siberia. A recent unbelievable incident in the Yakutia region of Russia confirms just how dangerous the cold can be. Even with the arrival of March, nighttime temperatures here reach as low as minu...
Global ride-hailing giant Uber set for Nepal’s already crowded market
US firm plans debut within a month as interim rules hastened amid law delays. Uber, an American multinational transportation company that provides ride-hailing services, courier services, food del...
France, UK to lead multinational Hormuz mission
PARIS, April 18: France and Britain said Friday they will lead a multinational mission ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, while emphasising the force would be entirely defensive ...
UML postpones protest programmes
KATHMANDU, April 18: The CPN-UML has decided to postpone its previously announced programmes. Instead, it will organize various creative events to mark its establishment day on April 22.
Actor Prakash Raj faces police complaint in Delhi over alleged remarks on Ramayana
New Delhi. Veteran Indian film actor Prakash Raj has once again found himself embroiled in controversy. A police complaint has been filed against him in Delhi, accusing him of insulting and mocking...
International Day of Yoga Celebrated at UN Headquarters in New York
New York. The International Day of Yoga, passed following a proposal by Nepal, was celebrated with a grand event at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday. During the event, Ambassa...
Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez seeks to become approver in Rs 200 crore money laundering case
Mumbai. Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has expressed her desire to become a government witness in the infamous Rs 200 crore money laundering case. During a hearing at the Patiala House Cour...
Shockwaves of Iran war hit manufacturing, construction sectors in Nepal
Impact of skyrocketing petroleum prices and riverbed material shortages threatens factory and project shutdowns. Tensions in West Asia have disrupted the smooth import of petroleum products and co...
Government moves to probe assets. Questions linger over panel’s mandate and impact
Ex-justice-led panel will examine wealth of public office holders between 2006 and 2026. The government, on April 15, formed a high-level inquiry commission led by former Supreme Court justice Raj...
Women's Cooperative in Tanahun Launches Weekly Market for Dairy Products
Tanahun. The Chakrawarti Social Entrepreneur Women's Cooperative in Devghat Rural Municipality-5 has begun hosting a weekly market to sell dairy products. As the only women-led cooperative in the ...
Ujyalo Nepal Party Protests Continuous Fuel Price Hikes
Kathmandu. The Ujyalo Nepal Party has expressed strong objection to the recent continuous increases in petroleum prices. In a press release, the party stated that there were expectations of stabili...
Nepal set for contraceptive shortage amid funding cuts
Health ministry has cut the contraceptive budget from Rs250 million to Rs170 million for the new fiscal year, while UNFPA has slashed annual funding from $3.2m to $1.06m. Until a few months ago, m...
Yamaha Blue Fest Winner Umesh Thapa Magar Takes Home Rs. 5 Lakh Bumper Prize
18th April 2026, Kathmandu Yamaha Nepal, through its authorised distributor M.A.W. Rides Pvt. Ltd., has announced a major winner under its Blue Code New Year scheme as the Yamaha Blue Fest enters ...
Julius Caesar: The Visionary Reformer and the Economic Transformation of Rome
Born into a distinguished patrician family on 12 July 100 BC, Gaius Julius Caesar stands as one of the most influential military leaders, politicians, and diplomats of the Roman Republic. After beg...
Political disputes cannot be resolved by courts, says CPN-UML leader Baskota
Kathmandu. CPN-UML leader Gokul Baskota has stated that political disputes cannot be resolved through the courts. He made this claim while referring to the verdict regarding the official status dis...
Associate El Clásico returns under lights at TU Stadium
A two-match T20I series between Nepal and the UAE starts on April 20, and it will mark the beginning of a month-long cricketing activity at the home of Nepali cricket. The games got more exciting w...
Global Oil Prices Plummet Nearly 9% as Iran-US Tensions Ease
Kathmandu. International crude oil prices have fallen by nearly 9 percent following reports that tensions between Iran and the United States have eased, ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open f...
Trump Administration Reverses Course, Extends Waiver for Russian Oil Purchases
WASHINGTON D.C. | To control rising global fuel prices, the U.S. Trump administration has renewed the waiver allowing the purchase of sanctioned Russian oil. This decision comes just two days after...
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