- Friday, 8 May 2026
Decline of pollinators puts human health, food security at risk
The rapid decline of insect pollinators is putting human health and food security at risk, claimed a new study. The study also showed that fewer pollinators mean poorer nutrition, lower farm income and greater vulnerability to disease.
UNICEF Regional Director Wijesekera calls on Foreign Minister Khanal
UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, Sanjay Wijesekera, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal.
Rato Machhindranath chariot procession to resume
The chariot procession of Machhindranath, revered as the rain god, is set to continue on June 17. At present, the chariot remains stationed at Thati Tole in Lalitpur. Lachhuna Sharma Kafle, Chief of Patan Gut
Crusher plants operating without registration
Several crusher plants have been found operating without registration or permits along the banks of the Chepe River in Rainas Municipality-6, Lamjung. A monitoring team discovered that three c
Nation
Narayanghat-Mugling road obstructed
The Narayanghat-Mugling road section was blocked from early morning today following a dry landslide near Tuinkhola of Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-5 in Chitwan district.
Cloudy weather likely today
Nepal is currently under the influence of a westerly low-pressure system coupled with local winds in the lower atmosphere near the eastern region of the country.
Decline of pollinators puts human health, food security at risk
The rapid decline of insect pollinators is putting human health and food security at risk, claimed a new study. The study also showed that fewer pollinators mean poorer nutrition, lower farm income and greater vulnerability to disease.
Labour permit from all local levels, says Labour Minister Yadav
Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Ramji Yadav has said that arrangements are being made to issue labour permits at all local levels.
World
Jakarta battles deadly, invasive suckerfish
The sapu-sapu, a sucking fish introduced from South America decades ago to keep Southeast Asian aquariums algae-free, has made a home in Javan rivers, many after being thrown out for outgrowing their tanks. Unlike in the Ama
Business
Crusher plants operating without registration
Several crusher plants have been found operating without registration or permits along the banks of the Chepe River in Rainas Municipality-6, Lamjung. A monitoring team discovered that three c
2nd South Asia Trade Fair kicks off
The Second South Asia Trade Fair 2026 BS kicked off today at local Bhrikutimandap based in Exhibition Road.
FNCCI new leadership assumes office
The newly elected central executive committee of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has assumed office today.
Nepal’s first tea testing, research centre to begin
A Tea Testing, Promotion and Research Centre built in Kanyam of Suryodaya Municipality-7 in Ilam is set to come into operation. The centre, first of its kind in Nepal, will begin funct
Sports
Badminton looks to future with 'evolution and innovation'
Synthetic shuttlecocks, shorter games and a new generation of stars are all part of the "evolution" of badminton, a top official told AFP, saying the sport can't afford to sit still. Traditionalists hit out
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
Ward Chair arrested on charge of rape
DSP and chief of the Jumla district police office Ravin Babu Regmi said that accused Budha was taken into control on the basis of arrest warrant and that the court has allowed to keep him in custody for five days for further investigation into the case.