- Saturday, 23 May 2026
Public optimistic towards govt performances: Minister Timilsina
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Minister for Information and Communications Dr BikramTimilsina has said that the government's recent initiatives have instilled hope among the people at large.
Severe heat anticipated in six districts of western Nepal
Severe heat has been anticipated in six districts of western Nepal. Accordingly, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has issued an alert notice urging all concerned to adopt precautionary measures.
Kaji and Mitjyu in cinemas
Two Nepali films, ‘Kaji’ and ‘Mitjyu’, along with a Bollywood film, ‘Chaand Meri Dil’, and a Hollywood film, ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’, have been released in cinemas across Nepal from Friday.
Sudan's war has left thousands missing
It was a classic husband's phone call. He was done for the day and would stop at the market before coming home. But he was returning from war, not work. Fahmy al-Fateh neve
Nation
Nepal's presence at Cannes Film Festival a matter of pride, says Acting Mayor Dangol
Speaking to media persons at Tribhuvan International Airport today upon returning home after participating in the festival, she said that the Nepali film 'Elephant in the Fog (Tiniharu)' directed by Avinash Bikram Shah won the Jury Prize in the 'Un Certain Regard' category at the festival, which further elevated the stature of the Nepali film and creative industry and arts sector.
Lumbini Chief Minister Acharya meets UK Minister Malhotra
UK Minister for Indo-Pacific Affairs Seema Malhotra, who is on a visit to Nepal, held a meeting with Chief Minister of Lumbini Province Chetnarayan Acharya in Rupandehi today.
Health Minister Mehta holds discussions with high-level team of Gavi
Minister for Health and Food Hygiene Nisha Mehta held discussions with a high-level team of the Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance on matters regarding the effective availability of vaccines in Nepal.
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Public optimistic towards govt performances: Minister Timilsina
Minister for Information and Communications Dr BikramTimilsina has said that the government's recent initiatives have instilled hope among the people at large.
World
Hajj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East war
Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for the upcoming hajj, according to a Saudi official, exceeding the number of international visitors last year despite the war in the Middle East.
Business
Industry Minister for reviving Hetauda textile industry
Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supply Minister Gauri Kumari Yadav, has said that necessary homework is being carried out to revive the Hetauda textile industry, which remains non-functional for an extended period.
Trade volume totals Rs. 1941 billion
Nepal’s foreign trade recorded strong growth during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, with both imports and exports rising by over 14 per cent compared to the same period last fiscal year.
41 towers under MCC completed in West Nawalparasi
Construction work on the transmission line under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) project is progressing rapidly in West Nawalparasi. Under the MCC Nepal Compact, construction of tra
Hurdles on Nepali tea export to India resolved: MoFA
At a regular press meet held on Friday, spokesperson of the Ministry, Lok Bahadur Poudel Chhetri informed that the obstacles to Nepali tea export to India were resolved through diplomatic initiatives which resulted in the amendment by India to the directives.
Sports
World Cup could make football 'mainstream' in co-host Canada
Three weeks before kickoff in the first ever World Cup match in Canada, football leaders in the country voiced hope the tournament will finally give the sport the cultural prominence it deserves.
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
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Home delivery of passports in Banke
Passports have been delivered by post to the concerned in three local levels of Banke district.