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April 21, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Nepal assumes SAARC CCI presidency as Chandi Raj Dhakal unveils reform agenda
KATHMANDU, April 21: Nepal has assumed the presidency of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with Chandi Raj Dhakal taking over the leadership at a handover ceremony held in Islamabad on Su...
Ghandruk Sees Surge in Tourist Arrivals as Concerns Over Preservation Grow
Gandaki. The scenic village of Ghandruk, located in Annapurna Rural Municipality-10 and 11 of Kaski, is currently witnessing a surge in tourist activity. With the onset of the second major tourist ...
Nepal Rastra Bank releases foreign exchange rates for Tuesday
Kathmandu. The Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the foreign exchange rates for today (Tuesday). Accordingly, the buying rate for one US dollar is set at 148 rupees 71 paisa, and the selling rate is...
Nepal’s trade deficit widens 13% to Rs 1.267 trillion in nine months
KATHMANDU, April 20: Nepal’s trade deficit has expanded by 13.04 percent to Rs 1.267 trillion during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, driven by a sharp imbalance between import spe...
Nepal Weather Update: Partial Influence of Westerly and Local Winds Continues
Kathmandu. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has reported that Nepal is currently experiencing a partial influence of westerly and local winds. As a result, the mountainous regions of the...
Bhaktapur Industrial and Cultural Festival Concludes with Significant Turnout
Bhaktapur. The 'Bhaktapur Industrial, Cultural, Tourism, Agriculture, and Trade Festival,' held on the 109-ropani ground in Sallaghari, Bhaktapur, to mark the New Year 2083, concluded on Monday nig...
The Surprising Health Benefits of Raw Papaya
Kathmandu. Everyone knows the benefits of eating ripe, yellow papaya. But did you know that raw papaya is considered even more beneficial than the ripe fruit? Raw papaya is a versatile and nutrient...
Risk of centralised power
RSP’s dominance reduces the chaos of coalition politics, but risks replacing it with unchecked power. For years, Nepal’s greatest political weakness was instability. Today, its greatest risk may b...
A community forest leads a quiet fight to protect endangered pangolins
Makawanpur’s Rani Community Forest has been conserving the endangered animals since 2005. It has set aside around 20 hectares specifically for pangolins. The rescue of a mother pangolin and her ba...
Bardiya tests synthetic scent barriers to deter big cats from settlements
Initiative comes amid growing fear among local residents over frequent leopard attacks. In a pioneering attempt to mitigate rising human-wildlife conflict, conservation authorities in Bardia have ...
New leaders alone cannot change Nepal. A new system can
The choice is no longer about who governs, but whether the system itself will finally change. Nepal’s 2026 elections have been widely framed as a rupture—a moment of reckoning shaped by youth ange...
This isn’t about the border—it’s about fear
Do we want to build a Nepal where freedom is curtailed in the name of security? The government of Nepal’s decision to make it mandatory to pay customs duty on goods worth more than Rs100 brought t...
Two-day weekend policy intensifies Nepal’s healthcare problems. Will hospitals listen though?
If the policy remains unchanged, hospitals will be further strained, and public trust in healthcare will erode. Nepal’s healthcare system has long been under pressure, with overcrowded outpatient ...
Birgunj Customs Office Collects Rs 177.66 Billion in Revenue Over Nine Months
Parsa. The Birgunj Customs Office has collected Rs 177.66 billion in revenue during the first nine months of the current fiscal year. Compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year, the o...
Children in Palpa walk hours daily to reach school, parents fear for safety
In remote settlements, access to basic education remains out of reach despite policy promises. Education is the basis of a country’s growth. The new government, formed following Gen Z-led protests...
Kapur begins political meetings with RSP chief
The US assistant secretary of state’s engagements include ministers, but no meeting planned with the PM. Samir Paul Kapur, the US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, ...
Insurance push brings new hope to disaster-hit Bajhang farmers
Subsidised scheme targets crop, livestock and herb losses as new diseases and climate risks rise in the remote mountain district. Farmers in Bajhang, a remote mountain district in far-western Nepa...
Floodlights, rain and a frustrating finish: Nepal fall to UAE in historic night at TU
Rain-curtailed ‘Associate El Clásico’ sees UAE chase DLS target with ease as Nepal’s first floodlit international at home ends in a six-wicket defeat. The UAE defeated Nepal by six wickets at TU I...
Center for Education and Human Resource Development Issues Strict Directives Against Unauthorized Textbooks and School-Based Sales
Kathmandu. The Center for Education and Human Resource Development has directed schools to use only government-approved textbooks for the 2083 academic session and has strictly prohibited the sale ...
Why expression matters in childhood
Before language fully develops, children rely on play, drawing, and imagination to communicate what they feel inside. Have you ever felt like there is a vortex of emotions inside you, but no amoun...
Mobile Phone Perks for Officials: Examining Government Communication Allowances in Koshi Province
Biratnagar. Reports that the Prime Minister distributed iPhones worth approximately 200,000 rupees to ministers in the federal government caused quite a stir a few days ago. Rabi Lamichhane, Chair...
‘Seto Dharti’: A heavy story, carefully staged
Moving between past and present, the play brings Tara’s silenced life into a powerful theatrical form. Amar Nyaupane’s ‘Seto Dharti’ carries a legacy, a literary gravity, that makes its projection...
Nepali businessman with controversial past arrested in Malaysia
Mahendra Jung Shah is arrested in connection with Rs 3.37 billion illegal transactions, human trafficking and fake visa scams. A Nepali businessman with a long, controversial history in Malaysia h...
Myagdi farmer finds success in goat farming
Myagdi. Krishna Gauchan from Lamsung, Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality-2, has achieved significant annual income from a goat farming business that he started with an investment of Rs 52,000. In 2074 ...
Hilly Villages in Nawalpur Remain Without Electricity Despite Infrastructure Installation
NAWALPARASI: Despite the installation of power lines and poles in the hilly regions of Nawalpur (Bardaghat Susta East), electricity has yet to reach the local communities. Villages such as Arkhala...
Government health insurance scheme nears collapse as hospitals halt services
State-run hospitals are providing only partial services. Major hospitals like Teaching Hospital, Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular & Transplant Centre, and several medical colleges have completely h...
Fate of Iran peace talks uncertain as deadline approaches for end of ceasefire
The two-week ceasefire in a conflict that has killed thousands and roiled the global economy, particularly energy markets, is set to expire this week. Iran is considering attending peace talks wit...
Judicial Council Initiates Fast-Track Investigation into Complaints Against Judges
Kathmandu. The Judicial Council is set to investigate and resolve complaints filed against judges of High Courts and District Courts on a fast-track basis. Following Sapana Pradhan Malla's assumpt...
Kalimati Market 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...
Man found dead in Bajhang
Dhangadhi. A man has been found dead in Bajhang. According to the District Police Office, Bajhang, 35-year-old Kishan Dhami, a resident of Dhamigaun Chillapani in Bitthadchir Rural Municipality-5,...
18-Year-Old Teenager Murdered in Kanchanpur
Dhangadhi. An 18-year-old teenager was murdered in Punarbas, Kanchanpur, last night. Ujjal Sayar, a resident of Punarbas Municipality-5, Bhanubasti, was killed after being attacked with a sharp wea...
National Assembly Committee to Discuss New Parliament Building Progress
Kathmandu. A meeting of the Public Policy and Delegated Legislation Committee under the National Assembly is scheduled for today. The meeting will commence at 12:30 PM. During the session, discuss...
Nepal Electricity Authority Bharatpur blacklists 277 customers over unpaid bills
Chitwan. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Bharatpur Distribution Center has blacklisted 277 customers in the current fiscal year. The center took this action against customers who failed to pa...
Lumbini Provincial Assembly to convene 14th meeting today
Kathmandu. The 14th meeting of the seventh session of the Lumbini Provincial Assembly is scheduled to be held today at 1:00 PM. According to the Provincial Assembly Secretariat, the agenda include...
Debate on special convention in Congress has ended: Thapa
KATHMANDU, April 21: Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has said that the debate over holding a special general convention within the party has now come to an end.
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