- Thursday, 14 May 2026
HoR meeting slated for 11 am today
The House of Representatives (HoR) meeting that was adjourned on Wednesday is scheduled for 11 am on Thursday. Prime Minister Balendra Shah is scheduled
Municipality declares holiday to chase monkeys
After monkeys began causing nuisance to the locals, the Laligurans Municipality in Tehrathum has decided to declare a public holiday on May 15 to drive the monkeys away. The holiday has been announced to conduct a collective monkey-chasing campaign aimed at controlling the growing monkey menace.
Tiji festival begins in Mustang
The 15th-century historic and cultural Tiji festival began to be celebrated from Wednesday in Lo Manthang of Mustang. The festival began with the display of a larg
Sharada stands first in President Running Shield in Salyan
Sharada grabbed 28 medals in total- 12 gold, 10 silver and 6 brass medals to become the first. Chhatreshwari Rural Municipality got 19 medals including 8 gold and stood the second while Bangad Kupinde Municipality stood the third with 32 medals including 7 gold.
Nation
Poverty forces people to leave homes
Bajura ranks 77th on Nepal’s Human Development Index. The district still faces widespread poverty, illiteracy and a lack of well-equipped health facilities. Although the area has fertile land, there
Minister Khanal bats for prompt service delivery
Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal has asked the officials of the Ministry for effective work execution adding that cooperation of all was imperative to address the issues.
Meetings of HoR, NA taking place today
The House of Representatives (HoR) is meeting at 11:00 am today. The HoR meeting will continue deliberations on the government’s annual policies and programmes for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84 BS. The HoR meeting on Wednesday was put off without entering the regular House business.
Jajarkot to deliver passports to homes
The District Administration Office and the District Post Office signed an agreement to provide passport delivery services directly to citizens’ homes. The agreement was signed by Chief District Officer Khadananda Adhikari and District Post Office Chief Mukti Prasad Sharma.
World
Japan’s robot wolves deter bears
A Japanese company making ferocious-looking robot wolves is being swamped by orders after record numbers of fatal bear attacks on humans last year. "Monster Wolf" is an animatoronic scarecrow with flashing red eyes that howls and growls menacingly to scare away wild animals.
Business
Business people rue over closure of six small customs office
Business people in Banke district, who have long been demanding the reinstatement of seven small customs offices closed during the conflict period more than two decades ago, have expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s decision to restore only one such office.
Jalpadevi Cable Car to come into operation
The IME Group is preparing to bring the Jalpadevi Cable Car, currently under construction in Chisapani of Kailali, into operation within next two months. According to the company, construction wo
Government serious for reforms in telecom sector: CIT Minister Dr Timilsina
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Dr Bikram Timilsina, has shared that the government has forwarded reform initiatives along with necessary study keeping telecom sector, media policy and communications sector in priority.
Sending Money Home, Supporting Communities: Hamro Patro Remit’s New Initiative
Hamro Patro Remit has launched its social initiative, “Send Local, Support Local,” to give back to local communities.
Sports
Hosting World Cup evokes powerful memories for Mexico, and raises expectations
The 2026 World Cup will finish with a final in a New Jersey NFL stadium, but the tournament will begin in a footballing temple where arguably the sport's two greatest ever players enjoyed their crowning glories. Pele and Diego Marad
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
Sending Money Home, Supporting Communities: Hamro Patro Remit’s New Initiative
Hamro Patro Remit has launched its social initiative, “Send Local, Support Local,” to give back to local communities.