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KATHMANDU: A digital training hub has been launched at Biratnagar Eye Hospital, marking a significant milestone for Nepal’s eye health sector. The facility has been established by Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh in collaboration with Orbis International at the hospital operated under th…
BENI: A bench-cutting method has been adopted to control landslides at Sirubari in Ward 2 of Raghuganga Rural Municipality along the Beni–Jomsom–Korala Road under the Kali Gandaki Corridor. The technique has been used for the first time by the project to address frequent road bl…
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has launched a ‘Vehicle-Free Asan’ program from today to help preserve the originality of the historic urban settlement of Asan. Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol said the program will be implemented in areas from Kamala Chhi Chowk to Asan, fr…
KATHMANDU: Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil supply routes, will be reopened for commercial vessels. Tehran had closed the vital shipping lane after the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28. Iranian Fo…
KATHMANDU: Economic Digest offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of significant business happenings in Nepal, presented in easily digestible summaries. The latest economic and policy developments reflect a mixed macroeconomic signal with moderate financial market gains ami…
TEHRAN: Global oil prices fell significantly after Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz would remain “fully open” to commercial shipping for the duration of the ceasefire in the conflict involving the US and Israel. Following the statement, the price of Brent crude dropped t…
KATHMANDU: World Heritage Day is being observed today with the aim of raising public awareness about the conservation of cultural and natural heritage. The day has been marked annually on April 18 since 1983 to promote the protection of World Heritage Sites recognized by UNESCO.…
KATHMANDU: Despite generally cloudy conditions in some areas, the weather across the country is expected to remain mostly clear today. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces will see general…
SIRAHA: Fire incidents have surged in Siraha with the onset of the dry summer season, with 19 separate cases reported in the past month, according to the District Police Office. Police said the fires, including three caused by electrical short circuits, occurred across different…
PARBAT: Once quiet highlands in Parbat are now drawing a steady flow of visitors as Hampal and Kokhedanda emerge as rising tourist hotspots, boosted by clear weather, holiday travel, and growing domestic tourism interest. Kokhedanda in Modi Rural Municipality-1, Jhilibarang, loc…
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has fixed the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been set at Rs 148.39 and the selling rate at Rs 148.99. The Euro is valued at Rs 175.06 (buying) and Rs 175.76 (selling), while…
POKHARA: The fifth edition of the Manushree–Bignajit National Junior Tennis Tournament is set to begin today (Saturday) at the Pokhara Stadium Tennis Complex in the tourist city of Pokhara. The Kaski District Tennis Association, the organizer, said that all preparations for the…
KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed a petition filed by Sher Bahadur Deuba and Purna Bahadur Khadka, upholding the decision of the Election Commission of Nepal to recognize the leadership of Gagan Thapa. A joint bench of Justices Sharanga Subedi and Nripadhwaj Niraul…
KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. Chairpersons of 12 parliamentary committees sworn in The newly elected chairpersons of 12 committees under the House of Rep…
HETAUDA: Two people lost their lives and five others were injured in separate road accidents in Makwanpur on Friday evening, police said. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Pushkar Bogati, spokesperson for the District Police Office, one person died after two motorcycl…
MAHENDRANAGAR: Police in Kanchanpur took action against 334 individuals in drug-related cases over the past year, including 305 men and 29 women. According to Khadka Khatri, chief of the District Police Office Kanchanpur, the arrests were made between April and mid-Chait. During…
POKHARA: Tourism entrepreneurs have expressed optimism following the government’s decision to add a public holiday on Sunday, creating a two-day weekend. They believe the move will encourage domestic travel and help revive the tourism sector. Entrepreneurs in Pokhara, widely reg…
TEHRAN: Iran has announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, with the foreign minister stating that the key waterway is “completely open” for vessels during the ongoing ceasefire period. The move comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions and shifti…
JHAPA: Police have arrested two individuals with 563 grams of brown heroin from Lower Chapramari in Kankai Municipality-5, Jhapa. A joint team from the Narcotics Control Bureau, Biratnagar, and the Area Police Office, Surunga, detained them during a security check on a motorcycl…
KATHMANDU: Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) Chairman Santosh Narayan Shrestha has resigned from his post. He announced his resignation during a Board of Directors meeting on Friday. As per the Securities Act, the board chairperson must submit the resignation to the Government o…
HETAUDA: A meeting of the ongoing session of the Bagmati Province Assembly has been scheduled for 11:00 am on April 19. According to Assembly Secretary Ram Kumar Poudel, discussions will be held on the principles of various bills presented during the meetings on April 8 and 9. T…
KATHMANDU: Minister for Education, Science and Technology Sasmit Pokharel has urged journalists to remain vigilant and actively contribute to advancing education reforms. During a meeting with a delegation from the Education Journalists’ Group at his office in Singha Durbar toda…
KATHMANDU: Police have arrested 24 individuals in possession of illegal drugs from various parts of the country during routine patrol operations. According to the Central Police Newsroom, two individuals were arrested with brown sugar from Baniyatar in Tokha Municipality-8. One…
KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Metropolitan City is set to launch a weekly program titled “Vibrant and Prosperous Asan” from April 18, aiming to preserve the originality of the historic Asan area and promote traditional trade. The announcement was made during a press conference on Friday,…
KATHMANDU: The newly elected chairpersons of 12 committees under the House of Representatives took the oath of office and secrecy on Friday. The oath was administered by Speaker Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal at a ceremony held at the Federal Parliament Secretariat in Singha Durbar. The…
KATHMANDU: The Department of Postal Services has begun distributing driving licenses to transport offices across the country, marking a step toward improving public service delivery. The service, launched on April 9, follows an earlier agreement with the government to deliver em…
BAITADI: One person died and four others were injured in a motorcycle accident in Surnaya Rural Municipality-8 of Baitadi. According to Suraj Singh, spokesperson at the District Police Office Baitadi, the accident occurred at around 1:30 pm on the Dholyamod–Purchaudi road sectio…
KATHMANDU: Outpatient Department (OPD) services at government hospitals will now remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The decision comes after the Ministry of Health and Population withdrew its earlier request to keep OPD services open on Sundays, citing concerns over patient…
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) posted a modest gain, rising by 5.36 points (0.18 percent) to close at 2,838.40, following a decline of 33.83 points in the previous session. The benchmark index opened at 2,835.22 and moved between an intraday high of 2,843.57 and a l…
KATHMANDU: Police have prepared detailed profiles of 1,097 individuals associated with hooliganism and other criminal activities as part of an intensified crackdown in the capital. According to the District Police Range Kathmandu, the profiling process is ongoing. Superintendent…
KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court has granted relief to Prime Minister Balendra Shah by allowing him to be represented by a proxy in a contempt of court case. A joint bench of Justices Hari Phuyal and Shanti Singh Thapa issued the order on Friday, permitting Shah to appoint a represe…
KATHMANDU: Home Minister Sudan Gurung attended the funeral of late Police Inspector Abhaya Lama, paying his final respects at Swayambhu. According to the minister’s secretariat, Gurung visited the site to offer tribute to the deceased officer. Inspector General of Police Dan Bah…
KATHMANDU: Ojashwi Sherchan of the Rastriya Swatantra Party has been elected chairperson of the Education, Health and Information Technology Committee under the House of Representatives. Sherchan secured victory in the election held today, defeating Gurup Prasad Baral of the Com…
KATHMANDU: Newly elected Chair of the Public Accounts Committee Bharat Bahadur Khadka has pledged to move forward with strict measures to ensure financial discipline and economic good governance. Speaking to journalists after assuming office, Khadka said past irregularities woul…
KATHMANDU: Speaker of the House of Representatives Dol Prasad Aryal has stressed the need to establish new practices to make Parliament more time-relevant, dynamic, and effective. Speaking at an interaction with journalists covering parliamentary affairs at Singha Durbar on Frid…
KATHMANDU: Meetings are being held today to elect chairpersons of 12 thematic committees under the Federal Parliament. Of the total, 10 committees belong to the House of Representatives, while two are joint committees comprising members from both the House of Representatives and…
KATHMANDU: The Korea International Cooperation Agency has announced financial assistance worth $2.5 million to support the reintegration of Nepali migrant workers returning from South Korea. According to a statement issued by KOICA on Thursday, the amount will be used to impleme…
KATHMANDU: The Cricket Association of Nepal has announced the Nepali squad for the upcoming T20 International series against the United Arab Emirates. The two-match T20I series will be played on Monday and Tuesday at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground. The team will be led…
KATHMANDU: Ambassador of Qatar to Nepal, Mishal Mohammed Al Ansari, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal at the Ministry on Thursday. During the meeting, the two discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations in areas of mutual interest, including lab…
KATHMANDU: CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, who is currently undergoing treatment in hospital, held talks with Nepali Communist Party (NCP) Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’. Prachanda visited Oli at the hospital, where the UML leader is recovering after a gallbladder op…
KATHMANDU: Prices of gold and silver witnessed a slight decline in Nepali market on Friday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold decreased by Rs 3,000 per tola, while silver dropped by Rs 120 per tola. With the decline, gol…
KATHMANDU: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Dr Bikram Timilsina visited the Security Printing Center in Panauti Municipality on Thursday to review the latest status of driving license printing. During the inspection, the minister said the government has pri…
SUNSARI: Four individuals were arrested in possession of rhinoceros horn from Barju Rural Municipality–6 last night. Acting on a tip-off, a team from Armed Police Force, seized the horn, according to Superintendent Shyam Karki of the Armed Police Force No. 4 Battalion, Sunsari.…
KATHMANDU: Since assuming office on March 28, Prime Minister Balendra Shah has significantly altered the working culture at both Singha Durbar and Baluwatar, reducing the long-standing practices of lobbying, backdoor influence, and informal “setting,” according to official sourc…
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Balendra Shah has extended greetings to all mothers on the occasion of Matatirtha Aunsi, describing the bond between mother and motherland as greater than heaven. In a message issued on Friday, he said, “I want to see Nepal’s mothers smiling.” Reca…
KATHMANDU: The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection carried out inspections of 53 firms in a single day as part of its intensified market monitoring drive. The Department has been conducting regular inspections of business establishments to ensure compliance…
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday held a virtual interaction with Nepali diplomatic missions based in West Asia and Africa. During the meeting, ambassadors, consuls general, and chargés d’affaires provided updates on the current situation in their respective…
KATHMANDU: Economic Digest offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of significant business happenings in Nepal, presented in easily digestible summaries. Nepal’s economic landscape reflects a mixed but cautious trajectory, where financial market weakness contrasts with polic…
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set the foreign exchange rates for today (Friday). According to the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar is Rs 148.82, while the selling rate is Rs 149.42. The buying rate of one euro stands at Rs 175.40 and the selling rate at Rs…
KATHMANDU: The partial influence of western and local wind systems has led to partly cloudy conditions across much of the country. At present, mountainous regions are experiencing generally cloudy skies, while hilly areas remain partly cloudy and the Terai is mostly clear. Light…
KATHMANDU: The 25th ITF Taekwondo Competition, organized by the Nepal International Taekwondo Federation, is set to begin today (Friday). According to Federation President Prabin Kumar Karki, the event will include individual sparring, individual pattern, group sparring, group p…