Sunday, August 16th, 2026

Why is India building an airport in Birpur near Nepal’s border?

Khabarhub

KATHMANDU: Construction and expansion work at an airport in Birpur of Supaul district in India’s Bihar state, bordering Nepal’s Sunsari district, has gained momentum. The airport is located just around 10 kilometres from the Koshi[ ... ]

Physical Infrastructure Minister falls ill with viral fever in Baitadi, helicopter being arranged

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DHANGADHI: Minister for Physical Infrastructure Development Sunil Lamsal has fallen ill after reaching Baitadi during his tour of the Sudurpaschim province. Minister Lamsal, who had travelled to Baitadi’s Gothalapani after completing his visit to Darchula,[ ... ]

Indian Army chief arrives in Kathmandu for four-day visit

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KATHMANDU: Indian Army Chief Dhiraj Seth arrived in Kathmandu on Sunday for a four-day visit to Nepal. He is visiting Nepal at the formal invitation of Nepal Army Chief Ashok Raj Sigdel. During his visit,[ ... ]

Today’s News in a Nutshell

KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. Thapa says BP Koirala’s ideas should not be interpreted to suit personal interests Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa has said leaders should…

Rastriya Swatantra Party launches ‘Citizens, Policy and Leadership’ program

KATHMANDU: The ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is launching ‘Citizens, Policy and Leadership’ program, starting…

Thapa says BP Koirala’s ideas should not be interpreted to suit personal interests

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa has said leaders should not interpret the…

Indian Army chief arrives in Kathmandu for four-day visit

KATHMANDU: Indian Army Chief Dhiraj Seth arrived in Kathmandu on Sunday for a four-day visit…

NC dissident faction passes 5 reports, Deuba Faction assign General Convention responsibility to Shashank

KATHMANDU: The dissident faction of the Nepali Congress has passed five reports with amendments at…

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…

25 people arrested with drugs from various locations

KATHMANDU: Police have arrested 25 people from various locations in Kaski, Morang, Sunsari, Bardiya, Dhanusha,…

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…