Sunday, August 16th, 2026

Rabi’s China visit postponed to second week of September

Khabarhub

KATHMANDU: The China visit of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane has been postponed to the second week of September. Lamichhane was earlier scheduled to visit China in the second week of August. However,[ ... ]

Three killed, two missing in Jajarkot landslide; 11 injured

Khabarhub

JAJARKOT: The death toll from a landslide involving a rockfall in the Risang area of Bheri Municipality-2, Jajarkot, triggered by incessant rainfall, has risen to three. Armed Police Force Joint Spokesperson DSP Shailendra Thapa said[ ... ]

Major flooding likely in rivers in Kathmandu and other districts

Khabarhub

KATHMANDU: The Flood Forecasting Division has warned of a potential rise in water levels and flooding in small rivers and streams across Kathmandu and several other districts today. According to a bulletin issued by the[ ... ]

Nepal’s commercial banks cut deposit rates amid excess liquidity

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s commercial banks have announced their interest rates for Bhadra, with average deposit rates declining further from Shrawan as excess liquidity continues to persist in the banking system. The average maximum interest rate on individual deposits has dropped by 0.0315 percentage points to 4.136%…

National consensus necessary for the country: Rajendra Lingden

NAWALPARASI: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Chair Rajendra Prasad Lingden has said that national consensus is…

NC dissident faction presents reports including proposal to amend party statute

KATHMANDU: Various proposals and reports, including a proposal to amend the party statute, have been…

Shashank Koirala: I am not in favour of splitting the party

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress leader Dr Shashank Koirala has clarified that he is not in favour…

“I refused to accept anything against democracy, and the king jailed me,” says Deuba

KATHMANDU: Former prime minister (PM) and former Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba on…

Gas shortage fears trigger long lines in Kathmandu (Pics)

KATHMANDU: A rush of consumers seeking cooking gas led to long lines at the National Trading branch office in Teku, highlighting rising anxiety over the…

Harishayani Ekadashi being observed today

KATHMANDU: Harishayani Ekadashi, one of the most significant festivals in the Hindu calendar, is being observed across Nepal today. The day marks the beginning of…

President Paudel calls for adoption of yoga as a way of life

KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has urged people to adopt yoga as an integral part of their daily lives, emphasizing its role in promoting physical, mental,…

Nepal’s commercial banks cut deposit rates amid excess liquidity

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s commercial banks have announced their interest rates for Bhadra, with average deposit rates declining further from Shrawan as excess liquidity continues to persist in the banking system. The average maximum interest rate on…

Dr. Baral appointed Vice-Chancellor of Kathmandu University

KATHMANDU: Prof. Dr. Bibek Baral has been appointed vice-chancellor of Kathmandu University. Prime Minister Balendra Shah, who also serves as

Education Minister Pokharel, former Mongolian PM discuss education and sports cooperation

KATHMANDU: Former Mongolian Prime Minister and President of the Mongolian Chess Federation, Gombozhabin Zandanshatar, paid a courtesy call on Education,

Education Minister Pokharel vows action against exam paper leakers

KATHMANDU: Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, has said that those behind leaking exam papers of MBS First Semester

Stakeholders urge government not to pass 3% education equity fee onto parents

KATHMANDU: Stakeholders have urged the government to reconsider the three percent education equity fee introduced from the current fiscal year,

Japanese encephalitis cases rise in Jhapa

BHADRAPUR: Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases have increased in Jhapa with the onset of the monsoon,…

Fifteen people test positive for malaria in Chitwan

CHITWAN: Fifteen people have tested positive for malaria among patients who sought treatment at various…

Two dengue and six scrub typhus cases confirmed in Chitwan

CHITWAN: Two people have been confirmed with dengue and six with scrub typhus in Chitwan…

Service seekers increasing at Rapti Institute of Health Sciences

DANG: More than 1,000 people sought health services at Rapti Institute of Health Sciences in…

PEG-MGF: Muscle Tissue and Regenerative Signaling

Within the expanding landscape of peptide-based research, PEGylated Mechano Growth Factor (PEG-MGF) occupies an interesting…

Two more arrested in Tribhuvan University exam paper leak case

KATHMANDU: Police have arrested two more individuals in connection with the alleged leak of a…

Two arrested with suspected narcotics in Birgunj

BIRGUNJ: Police have arrested two people on suspicion of possessing and distributing narcotic drugs in…