- Monday, 11 May 2026
Finance Minister Wagle pledges to develop energy sector as a key driver of country's economy
Acknowledging the growing contribution of the energy sector to the national economy, Minister Wagle reiterated the government's commitment to advancing the sector with a special priority.
Mahottari farmers eye on advanced banana farming
The Robusta, G9 banana, Williams Hybrid and high variety Malbhog bananas are the primary choice of farmers of Gausala, Bhangaha rural municipality, Sonama and Samsi rural municipality rather than traditional Mirchman, Jhapari, Battisa and the local Malbhog.
Squatters stage demonstration in Dhalkebar
Dhanusha district working committee of National Land Rights Forum organized the demonstration of the squatters that turned into a corner assembly at Mahendra Park after the rallies in which the participants carried placards that read 'Stop the campaign to uproot', 'ensure rights to land and shelter' and ensure life and livelihood'.
Four injured in a jeep accident in Deukhuri
Information officer and deputy superintendent of police (DSP) in district police office, Dang, Resham Bohora informed that the accident took place at 10 am today.
Nation
Landless people will be given landownership certificate, RSP Chief Lamichhane says
At a policy dialogue on disaster risk reduction and management organized by the RSP on Sunday, Lamichhane said that citizens affected by flooding and landslides have been managed with top priority.
Finance Minister Wagle pledges to develop energy sector as a key driver of country's economy
Acknowledging the growing contribution of the energy sector to the national economy, Minister Wagle reiterated the government's commitment to advancing the sector with a special priority.
No factions exist in RSP: president Lamichhane
While addressing the conclusion of the two-day orientation, RSP president Lamichhane instructed the members of parliament (MPs) from the party to not go after groupism in the party as nothing of the sort exists in the party.
11 fall sick after consuming wild mushroom
Eleven members of a same family have fallen ill after consuming wild mushroom in Jhapa. The family of Tej Bahadur Khawas from Buttabari in Barhadashi Rural Municipality-2 consumed a curry made of wild mushroom this morning. The mushroom was collected from a nearby jungle.
World
Car bomb attack on checkpoint kills at least 12 in northwest Pakistan: police
Militants detonated a car bomb at a checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan and opened fire on police, killing at least 12 and wounding five, officials said on Sunday.
Business
Mahottari farmers eye on advanced banana farming
The Robusta, G9 banana, Williams Hybrid and high variety Malbhog bananas are the primary choice of farmers of Gausala, Bhangaha rural municipality, Sonama and Samsi rural municipality rather than traditional Mirchman, Jhapari, Battisa and the local Malbhog.
Household insurance turning effective in Nepalgunj
The scheme has been implemented in four wards: 3, 7, 8 and 11 of Nepalgunj, targeting families vulnerable to disaster impacts. It so far covers 184 families. In the initial phase, it was launched for ward 3 and 7 and expanded to remaining two wards in the second phase.
Price surge drives record cardamom exports
Earnings from the export of large cardamom, one of the country’s major export commodities, have reached a historic high so far, thanks to a significant rise in its price. According to statistics f
Over 500 industries skip air, water tests
Air pollution has reached alarming levels in the Sunsari-Morang Industrial Corridor as most of the more than 550 industries operating in the area have been found violating environmental standards.
Sports
Allen's century hurries Kolkata to 8-wicket win over Delhi
Finn Allen's 47-ball century against Delhi Capitals rushed Kolkata Knight Riders to their fourth straight win in the Indian Premier League. Allen finally struck for
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
Household insurance turning effective in Nepalgunj
The scheme has been implemented in four wards: 3, 7, 8 and 11 of Nepalgunj, targeting families vulnerable to disaster impacts. It so far covers 184 families. In the initial phase, it was launched for ward 3 and 7 and expanded to remaining two wards in the second phase.