- Friday, 22 May 2026
West Asia conflict disrupts fertiliser supply
The government has said the ongoing conflict in West Asia has disrupted the timely delivery of 185,000 tonnes of chemical fertiliser already under contract, raising concerns over supply management during the approaching monsoon paddy planting season.
'Elephants in the Fog’ astounds Cannes crowd
Nepali feature film ‘Elephants in the Fog’ received an over eight-minute standing ovation following its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section at prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France.
Water Fairy Of Jagdishpur
Jagdishpur Lake in Kapilvastu is Nepal’s largest man-made reservoir and one of the country’s most important wetlands. Built in the 1970s to provide irrigation water to farmers, the reservoir has gradually dev
Mideast war cuts eurozone growth outlook
The eurozone economy will expand less than expected this year, the EU said Thursday, as the Middle East war and subsequent energy shock take their toll. The European Com
Nation
UML finalizing leaders' portfolio division
The CPN (UML)'s secretariat meeting is being held today to finalize the party leaders' portfolio division and discuss other issues.
House approves Alternative Finance Mobilisation Bill
The House of Representatives (HoR) on Thursday passed the Alternative Development Finance Mobilisation Bill, 2082, amid continued objections from opposition parties, demanding that Prime Minister Balendra Shah appear before the House for a question-and-answer session. The bill was endorsed by a majority vote dur
Chances of rain likely in some provinces
There is the influence of westerly winds, local winds, and a low-pressure area near the eastern part of the country, resulting in generally cloudy weather in the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country, the Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.
Lamjung local levels warn action against illegal structures
Local governments in Lamjung have begun issuing warnings to remove structures built by encroaching public and government land. Besishahar Municipality, Sundarbazar Mu
World
Mideast war cuts eurozone growth outlook
The eurozone economy will expand less than expected this year, the EU said Thursday, as the Middle East war and subsequent energy shock take their toll. The European Com
Business
Banana prices hit record high
Banana farmers in Sunsari district are getting record-high prices this year, bringing long-awaited relief after years of financial struggles and low returns. Farmers from Babiya in Inaruwa Municipalit
West Asia conflict disrupts fertiliser supply
The government has said the ongoing conflict in West Asia has disrupted the timely delivery of 185,000 tonnes of chemical fertiliser already under contract, raising concerns over supply management during the approaching monsoon paddy planting season.
Finance Minister seeks suggestions regarding budget preparation from former finance ministers
Minister for Finance Swarnim Wagle has sought suggestions from former finance ministers regarding the preparation of the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Agro budget rises, production falls
The gap between the investment and production in agriculture sector has increased in the last one decade. Though the investment is increasing in agro sector, production and fertile land is decreasing. Ther
Sports
Stylish Aston Villa win Europa League to end 30-year trophy drought
Aston Villa ended their 30-year trophy drought in style as spectacular goals from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia inspired a 3-0 win against Freiburg in the Europa League final on Wednesday.
Interview
Comedy must evolve beyond body-shaming humour: Prabhat Lama
Prabhat Lama, a renowned stand-up comedian who is a permanent resident of Mahottari district, spent more than 10 years in radio programmes, struggling to be an artist. After arriving in Kathmandu, he joined Radio-Audio, the first comedy-the
Neither old parties need to panic nor new ones gloat over, PM Karki cautions
Prime Minister Sushila Karki had taken up the responsibility of the head of the executive when the country was in difficult circumstances and has successfully fulfilled the task of conducting the House of Representatives election within the stipulated time.
Society
Three Bills tabled in HoR, endorsed unanimously
Amidst objection of lawmakers from the opposition parties, Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Sobita Gautam, on behalf of Prime Minister and Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Balendra Shah, presented the proposals, seeking consideration on 'HoR Member Election (first amendment) Bill, 2083', Voter List (first amendment) Bill, 2083' and 'National Forensic Lab (Establishment and Operation), 2081'.