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Nepal’s leading national daily, Annapurna Post, marked its silver jubilee with a special function at Corporate Tower, Tinkune, celebrating 25 years of journalism in the country’s evolving media landscape.

Published by Annapurna Media Network, the newspaper has built a reputation for independent, impartial, and balanced reporting. The anniversary event brought together editors, management, journalists, and staff to reflect on the publication’s journey and future direction. 

Speaking at the function, Chairman Rameshwar Thapa acknowledged the growing challenges facing the print industry but reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to journalism. He emphasized that despite rapid digital disruption, print media continues to play a vital role through in-depth, analytical, and fearless reporting. He noted that the media house remains dedicated to upholding nationality, national pride, and the core principles of democracy, including human rights, freedom of expression, and press freedom.

Thapa further stated that Annapurna Media Network will move forward with renewed energy, innovation, and commitment, adapting to changing times while maintaining its editorial values.

Editor-in-Chief Bal Krishna Basnet highlighted the shift in audience behavior toward digital platforms but stressed that readers still value print editions for their depth and investigative strength. According to him, print journalism continues to be relevant in Nepali society.

Similarly, Kamal Dev Bhattarai, Editor of The Annapurna Express, described the past 25 years as a strong foundation for the next 25 years. He underscored independence and impartiality as the guiding principles of the organization. Bhattarai said that despite numerous challenges, they will continue to serve as a watchdog of society.

General Manager Manoj Basnet also expressed confidence in the future of print media, stating that despite the rise of digital technology, publications like Annapurna Post demonstrate the enduring strength and credibility of print journalism.

To commemorate the milestone, Annapurna Postpublished a special 56-page edition, including a 48-page supplement themed “Youth Power.” The edition features a wide range of articles across sectors, aiming to inspire and highlight positive contributions from the younger generation.

The silver jubilee celebration not only marked a milestone in the publication’s history but also reaffirmed its commitment to responsible journalism and nation-building in the years ahead.

The government has stepped up its move in Balkhu and Banshighat areas as part of its campaign to remove unorganized settlements along the Bagmati and tributary rivers. 

The Prime Minister's Secretariat has stated that the District Administration Office, Kathmandu, has put in place action in coordination with the relevant agencies. 

In the campaign, a total of 686 structures are targeted to be removed today. 

Accordingly, bulldozers have started clearing 486 huts in the Balkhu area and 200 structures in the Banshighat area. 

The government has emphasized the move to protect citizens' lives and properties by preventing major human and physical loss that could be caused by floods and inundation during the rainy season. 

In regard to the future plans, the government has clarified that the removal of structures in other upstream areas, including Shankhamul, will continue gradually. 

For the remaining areas where squatters reside, the government has clearly stated that the land clearance process will proceed only after actual mapping of the residents and preparation of a concrete plan for their safe management.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said that true revolution begins with knowledge. 

In his greetings to all through his social media account on the occasion of the 2570th Buddha Jayanti today, he has said that our country Nepal, blessed by the birth of Buddha, has always been in favour of non-violence and peace. 

In his message, Prime Minister Shah wished for world peace on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the promoter of peace, Gautam Buddha. “Buddha said – there is suffering, there is a cause of suffering, there is a solution to suffering, there is a path to eliminate suffering. The path shown by Buddha is the path to eliminate suffering, the absence of light is darkness; whenever a ray of light steps in, darkness automatically disappears, likewise, our journey should be in search of the light of knowledge, and should be on the path to solve problems.”

The price of gold has increased by Rs 3, 400 per tola in the domestic market on Friday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 296, 100 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 292, 700 per tola on Thursday. 

Similarly, the price of silver, however, has dropped by Rs 135 and is being traded at Rs 4, 945 per tola today.

The US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor arrived in Kathmandu last night. 

During his visit, Special Envoy Gor will meet senior government officials and business leaders in Kathmandu, according to the US Embassy in Kathmandu.

US President ⁠Donald Trump has told reporters ⁠that “I’m OK” with Iran playing in the upcoming football World Cup,which will be held in North America in June and July, Aljazeera reported. 

The comments come after FIFA President ⁠Gianni Infantino on ⁠Thursday said Iran would be present at the ⁠tournament and would play in ⁠the US.

“If Gianni said it, I’m OK,” Trump told reporters ‌in the Oval Office.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said demand for tickets to the 2026 World Cup had reached unprecedented levels, with 500 million requests already recorded for the expanded 48-team tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, Reuters reported. 

“You’ve heard, there were many discussions about the ticketing of the World Cup,” Infantino said at the FIFA Congress on Thursday. “We had 500 million ticket requests — 500 million ticket requests. In the last two World Cups together, we had 50 million ticket requests. Here, 500 million.”

Infantino said FIFA had already sold the vast majority of tickets released so far.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s hopes of securing re-election as the head of world football have received an enormous boost after pledges of support from the African and Asian regional confederations, AFP reported. 

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) both said on Thursday that they will back Infantino if, as expected, he stands for a fourth term as FIFA supremo in 2027.

In a brief statement before the FIFA Congress in Vancouver on Thursday, CAF said it had “unanimously agreed” to support Infantino when the FIFA chief stands for re-election in 2027.