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New Health Minister Outlines Long-Term Strategies for Public Health Improvement

News Summary Nepal has secured a promising government after three decades, emphasizing the need to prioritize public health. Programs involving midwives are recommended to improve pregnant…

2026-04-17 | SPACE 4K

Fire at Janakpur Refinery Causes Damage Worth 150 Million NPR

A significant fire at the Janakpur Refinery located in Dhalke Bar, Mithila Municipality-7, has resulted in damage estimated at 150 million Nepali rupees. The fire destroyed steam and thermopool…

2026-04-17 | SPACE 4K

Trump Claims Iran War Will End Soon as Israel and Lebanon Enforce Ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the war with Iran will end soon. During a brief discussion on tax day in Nevada, Trump briefly commented on the war, stating, “It should end very…

2026-04-17 | SPACE 4K

Reviving Overlooked Arts and Cultural Heritage

April 17, Tehrathum—A three-day handicraft symposium and painting workshop held here with the aim of highlighting the indigenous arts, traditions, and cultural heritage hidden within Tehrathum’s…

2026-04-17 | SPACE 4K

Bhim Bhandari Achieves Self-Reliance Through Mobile Goat Farming After Returning from Abroad

Bhim Bhandari, who returned from Bahrain due to health problems, has become self-reliant through the goat farming business he has been operating for the past eight years. Currently, there are 150…

2026-04-17 | SPACE 4K

Nepal’s ‘Buffer State’ Concept Sparks Diplomatic Debate

The draft of the national commitment document presented by the new government depicts Nepal as a ‘buffer state.’ Diplomatic experts have expressed concerns that this characterization…

2026-04-17 | SPACE 4K

Wholesale Prices of Vegetables and Fruits Announced for Today

April 17, Kathmandu – The Kalimati Fruits and Vegetables Market Development Committee has set the wholesale prices for agricultural produce today. According to the committee, the prices are as…

2026-04-17 | SPACE 4K

Today’s Foreign Exchange Rates

April 17, Kathmandu – Nepal Rastra Bank has set the foreign exchange rates for today (Friday). According to the prescribed rates, the US dollar is priced at a buying rate of NPR 148.82 and a selling…

2026-04-17 | SPACE 4K

US-Iran Conflict: Four Possible Scenarios

It is believed that the United States is engaging in talks for a second phase of ceasefire negotiations with Iran. Despite a 20-hour meeting last Sunday that yielded no conclusions, a ceasefire has…

2026-04-17 | SPACE 4K

US-Iran Conflict: Four Possible Scenarios

It is believed that the United States is engaging in talks for a second phase of ceasefire negotiations with Iran. Although the 20-hour discussions last Sunday yielded no conclusive results, a nearly…

2026-04-17 | SPACE 4K

Federal Government Intervention May Undermine Educational Achievements: Federation of Municipalities’ Findings

The Federation of Rural Municipalities and the Municipality Association have concluded that the federal government’s decision to start the academic session late and declare Sundays as holidays…

2026-04-17 | SPACE 4K

Four Arrested with Rhino Horn in Sunsari

The Armed Police Force Nepal, Number 1 Barah Battalion, has apprehended four individuals in Sunsari’s Barju Rural Municipality-6 for possession of a rhino horn. Armed Police Deputy…

2026-04-17 | SPACE 4K