News on Baishakh 9, 2083
April 22, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Remote Banke Residents Face Hardship Due to Lack of Infrastructure and Administrative Access
Banke. Residents of the remote Baskhali limestone quarry area in Raptisonari Rural Municipality are forced to travel approximately 24 kilometers to reach their ward office. Local leader Tulsiram T...
Brighton Stuns Chelsea with Dominant Premier League Victory
Kathmandu. Chelsea suffered a shocking defeat against Brighton in the English Premier League. In the match held on Wednesday morning according to Nepali time, Brighton defeated Chelsea by a wide ma...
Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Following Pakistan's Request
Kathmandu. US President Donald Trump has announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran at the request of Pakistan. While extending the ceasefire, he declared that the blockade on Iranian ports ...
Real Madrid secure 2-1 victory over Alaves in La Liga
Kathmandu. In a Spanish La Liga match held on Wednesday morning, Real Madrid defeated Alaves with a score of 2-1. In a competitive match played on home turf, star player Kylian Mbappe gave Real Ma...
Nepal Rastra Bank releases foreign exchange rates for Wednesday
Kathmandu. The Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the foreign exchange rates for today (Wednesday). According to the new rates, the value of the US dollar has increased. The buying rate for one US do...
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 the partial influence of westerly and local winds. As a result, the mountainous regions of t...
Counting Carbon, Missing the Forest: A Caution for Nepal
These days, carbon markets are being sold as a tidy answer to a very untidy problem: If a company keeps polluting in one part of the world, it can offset that by paying to protect or restore forest...
A life of alms, and no exit in sight for Netuwas
Although constitution promises social security and allowances for endangered groups, Kapilvastu’s Netuwas remain excluded from state support. Shubhawati Netuwa, 50, from Dhupahi in Mayadevi Rural ...
Nepal’s currency peg: Time for reassessment?
Nepal maintains exchange rate stability and financial openness with India, limiting its monetary independence. Nepal does not truly run its own monetary policy. A small, import-dependent economy t...
Predatory script of Panchayat in the post-truth republic
The state is delusional if it believes it can kill journalism and establish a monopoly over truth. Addicted to the algorithmic aphrodisiac of populism, the post-truth government of Prime Minister ...
Western tourists are shying away this Spring. Asians could be a saving grace
Nepal needs to build a tourism industry that is diversified, accessible and affordable. For decades, the spring season (March to May) has been one of the two peak tourist seasons in Nepal, drawing...
As snakes thrive in upper climes, more people dying from venomous bites
Rising temperatures believed to be pushing venomous snakes from the plains into the hills and mountain regions. Eleven snakebite patients visited the Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospi...
Ripples from Iran war hit restaurant business in Kathmandu
Rising fuel and import costs push Kathmandu restaurants to the brink, as owners weigh price hikes amid falling customer flow. The war in West Asia is sending ripples far beyond the battlefield, dr...
ANFA calls 35 players for closed camp. Does it guarantee Nepal’s participation in SAFF Women’s Championship?
Having already lost a FIFA Series opportunity because of administrative turmoil, Nepal’s women footballers now prepare for SAFF amid fears that suspension politics could again deny them internation...
A Growing Gap
Nepal’s trade deficit has crossed Rs 12.67 trillion in just nine months of the current fiscal year. The heavy trade deficit appears to have become a routine feature of the economy. The gap widened ...
EVERYDAY AI: Aayush Shrestha
Shrestha is a tech entrepreneur, stand-up comedian, screenwriter, and director. He is also the founder of StoryBirdie—an AI tool for filmmakers. Coding and product development As a software engin...
Renewable Pellet Energy Production Commences in Jhapa
Jhapa. By utilizing local resources that were previously going to waste, the production of renewable energy 'pellets' has begun in Mechinagar Municipality-15, Jamirgadi. 'Pellet energy' is conside...
When memory becomes more vivid than the present
‘Once We Were Us’ traces the emotional arc of two former lovers who meet again after a decade, only to find that time has softened memories but sharpened regret. Movies can leave you amused, and t...
Prachanda Calls for Unity Among Leftist Forces on 77th Communist Party Foundation Day
Kathmandu. Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', coordinator of the Nepal Communist Party, has emphasized the unity of all leftist and communist forces while issuing a message of greetings on the occasio...
Sudurpashchim Province Unveils Budget Allocation for 88 Local Levels for Fiscal Year 2083/84
Dhangadhi. The Sudurpashchim provincial government has unveiled the framework for the equalization grants to be provided to 88 local levels within the province for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84....
Imports via Birgunj Customs Surge by 13 Percent in Nine Months
Parsa. Goods and commodities worth 694.05 billion rupees have been imported through the Birgunj border point in the first nine months of the current fiscal year. According to the Birgunj Customs O...
The man who mastered Nepali politics couldn’t master himself
For six decades, Sher Bahadur Deuba outlasted rivals, outwitted kings, and came back from every political near-death. His final undoing was of his own making. On December 22, 2024, Sher Bahadur De...
Lumbini Provincial Assembly to Convene 15th Meeting Today
Butwal. The 15th meeting of the seventh session of the Lumbini Provincial Assembly is scheduled to be held today at 1:00 PM. The agenda includes discussions on various bills, reports, and contempor...
US announces ceasefire extension with Iran
Trump said he would extend the ceasefire until Iran’s “proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other.” US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would indefinitely ...
Himalayan Reinsurance reshuffles board amid intensified scam investigation involving Bhatta
KATHMANDU, April 22: Four board members of Himalayan Reinsurance Limited (HRL) have resigned amid widening investigations into a financial scam linked to the company’s promoter, businessman Deepak ...
Nepal's Garment Industry Faces Existential Crisis Ahead of LDC Graduation
Biratnagar. At a program held in Biratnagar, garment entrepreneurs and business owners signaled that their trade is facing a crisis. The industrialists stated, 'As Nepal transitions from a Least De...
Nepali Congress General Secretary Thapa to attend Koshi Province election review meeting
Kathmandu. Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa is scheduled to visit Biratnagar today to participate in the Koshi Province-level election review program. According to the scheduled ...
Govt proposes fare caps for ride-hailing services at Rs 25/km for two-wheelers, Rs 55/km for cars
KATHMANDU, April 22: The government has initiated the process to regulate the country’s unmonitored ride-hailing industry, proposing fare ceilings for both two-wheelers and four-wheelers.
Rastriya Janamorcha Proposes Abolishing Federalism and Replacing National Animal in Constitutional Amendment Proposal
Kathmandu. The Rastriya Janamorcha has made its written position on constitutional amendments public, proposing the abolition of federalism in favor of a unitary system with decentralization. The p...
Businessman Deepak Bhatta Implicated in Major Stock Market Manipulation Scandal
Kathmandu. Businessman Deepak Bhatt has been accused of engaging in irregular trading and market manipulation within the securities market. The 'Preliminary Investigation and Supervision Report 208...
US Diplomat's Nepal Visit Signals Shifting Geopolitical Dynamics in South Asia
Kathmandu. Alice Wells, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs in the Trump administration, is currently on a visit to Nepal. This marks the first high-level v...
Jhalanath Khanal Calls for Reorganization of Communist Movement on 77th Anniversary
Kathmandu. Former Prime Minister and senior leader of the Nepal Communist Party, Jhalanath Khanal, has called for the reorganization of the party and the movement on the occasion of the 77th annive...
CPN-UML leader Pradeep Gyawali asserts communist movement will revive like Bermuda grass
Kathmandu. CPN-UML leader Pradeep Gyawali has stated that the communist movement will flourish again like Bermuda grass during a drought. On the occasion of the 77th anniversary of the establishmen...
Kalimati Market Releases 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...
Pedestrian killed in road accident in Nawalparasi
Nawalparasi. One person has died in a road accident on the East-West Highway at Sisne, Gaindakot Municipality-10, Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East). A Tata Sumo with registration number Ba 2 Jha ...
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