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‘Purwanchal Got Talent 2082’ Final Scheduled for Baisakh 5; First Prize Worth NPR 500,000

Baisakh 4, Dhankuta – Cultural and artistic activities are rapidly expanding in the Eastern Hills. To further promote this growth, the ‘Purwanchal Got Talent 2082’ competition is set to…

2026-04-17 | SPACE 4K

Memorial Rituals Held at Matatirth to Honor Deceased Mothers

A large crowd has gathered at Matatirth in Chandragiri Municipality-6 to perform offerings, shraddha, and worship in memory of deceased mothers. Individuals without mothers take a ritual bath in the…

2026-04-17 | SPACE 4K

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