- Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Lawmakers emphasize technology, public awareness and law enforcement for road safety
Committee Chairperson Ashish Gajurel shared that around 3,000 people die every year in road accidents in Nepal, highlighting the urgency to properly enforce road safety policies.
Govt unveils policies and programmes of 2026/27
The government has unveiled its policies and programmes for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27, prioritising good governance, policy reforms, and qualitative improvements in public service delivery and accelerate economic recovery and promote social advancement. President Ramchandra Paudel presented the government’s policies and programmes at a joint session of the Federal Parliament on Monday. President Paudel said that the government had pledged to prioritise good governance as the foundation of a prosperous Nepal, ado
'Mechi-Mahakali National Rescue Journey' kicked from Mechi Bridge
Manav Sewa Ashram has launched the 'Mechi-Mahakali National Rescue Journey -2083 BS' aimed at rescuing people living on the streets and reuniting them with society.
Wildlife Rescue Team in Parsa National Park
In the wake of rising incidents of animal injuries, the Parsa National Park has set up a ‘Wildlife Rescue Team’ so that the injured animals could be rescued on time.
Nation
Lawmakers emphasize technology, public awareness and law enforcement for road safety
Committee Chairperson Ashish Gajurel shared that around 3,000 people die every year in road accidents in Nepal, highlighting the urgency to properly enforce road safety policies.
Five killed in separate road accidents
Five people have died in separate road accidents occurred at various places of the country, including in Kathmandu, the Central Police News Room stated in its bulletin.
Aryal nominated Deputy Leader of UML parliamentary party
The CPN (UML) has nominated party secretary and former minister Padma Aryal as the Deputy Leader of its parliamentary party.
Speaker Aryal calls on President Paudel
Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR), Dol Prasad Aryal, today called on President Ramchandra Paudel at the Office of the President, Shital Niwas.
World
Trump weighs renewed military action against Iran
As US President Donald Trump expressed his displeasure over Iran's response to a deal to achieve a complete solution to the conflict in West Asia, sources familiar with the matter told CNN that the US President is increasingly considering a resumption of Washington's military action against the Islamic Republic as frustration mounts in the Trump Administration.
Business
Price hike hits construction
The ongoing conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States in the Middle East has directly affected Nepal’s infrastructure and road construction sectors. The sharp rise in the prices of fuel, bitumen, and construction materials has had a direct impact on large-, medium-, and small-scale infrastructure and road construction projects contracted by the federal, provincial, and local governments.
Electric vehicles worth Rs. 18 billion imported
Electric vehicles worth Rs. 18.93 billion have been imported into Kathmandu via the Tatopani checkpoint from Khasa, China. According to the Tatopani Customs Office, a total of 7,492 electric vehicles worth Rs. 18.93 were imported over the course of two fiscal years. Following the import of these electric vehicles, the government collected revenue amounting to Rs. 10.45 billion, said customs officer Ramesh Bahadur Shah. By mid-March of the current fiscal year, the imported electric vehicles included: 34 un
Govt unveils policies and programmes of 2026/27
The government has unveiled its policies and programmes for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27, prioritising good governance, policy reforms, and qualitative improvements in public service delivery and accelerate economic recovery and promote social advancement. President Ramchandra Paudel presented the government’s policies and programmes at a joint session of the Federal Parliament on Monday. President Paudel said that the government had pledged to prioritise good governance as the foundation of a prosperous Nepal, ado
Diplomatic efforts to be taken to attract int'l air service providers
A diplomatic effort would be taken to attract more international air service providers at the Gautam Buddha and Pokhara International airports.
Sports
Nepal brace for defining League‑2 home tri‑series
With their second‑string side sweeping practice matches against the USA and Scotland, Nepal’s senior men’s team step into their final home series of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 with confidence. Nepal sit seventh with 18 points from 24 matches. They need at least eight wins from their remaining 12 fixtures to retain ODI status, and 10 victories to secure direct qualification for the ODI World Cup Qualifier. Four of those games will be against the USA and Scotland, who lead the table with 36 and 34 points respectively. The double‑header tri‑series against the USA and Scotland begins on 12 May at TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.
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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
Market monitoring in Kalaiya
The authorities here conducted a surprise inspection at seven outlets in Kalaiya, Bara on Monday. Two confectionary shops were fined by the monitoring team for violating business code.