- Friday, 22 May 2026
West Asia conflict disrupts fertiliser supply
The government has said the ongoing conflict in West Asia has disrupted the timely delivery of 185,000 tonnes of chemical fertiliser already under contract, raising concerns over supply management during the approaching monsoon paddy planting season.
'Elephants in the Fog’ astounds Cannes crowd
Nepali feature film ‘Elephants in the Fog’ received an over eight-minute standing ovation following its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section at prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France.
122 film professionals receive FDB IDs
The Film Development Board Nepal has distributed official identity cards to film professionals from different fields of the Nepali film industry. During a special programme held at the Board,
Energy Minister for timely construction of Jagadulla Hydropower Project
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, has pressed for timely completion of the Jagadulla Hydropower Project during an inspection visit of Jagadulla Hydropower Company Limited's head office in the federal capital, Kathmandu on Thursday.
Nation
Police launch facilitation service
The District Police Office Syangja has introduced a new 'Citizen Facilitator’ service aimed at making public service delivery easier and more efficient for service seekers.
'Elephants in the Fog’ astounds Cannes crowd
Nepali feature film ‘Elephants in the Fog’ received an over eight-minute standing ovation following its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section at prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France.
Former Finance Ministers' suggestions range from economic reforms to austerity measures
Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has held a meeting with eight former Finance Minister and received recommendation to be considered while formulating the upcoming national budget.
HoR passes 'Alternative Development Finance Mobilization Bill, 2082'
The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) has passed the 'Alternative Development Finance Mobilization Bill, 2082' with a majority of votes.
World
Taliban's new marriage separation decree draws UN criticism
The Taliban government's new decree governing the separation of spouses "reinforces systemic discrimination" and erodes the rights of Afghan women and girls, the United Nations said on Thursday.
Business
West Asia conflict disrupts fertiliser supply
The government has said the ongoing conflict in West Asia has disrupted the timely delivery of 185,000 tonnes of chemical fertiliser already under contract, raising concerns over supply management during the approaching monsoon paddy planting season.
Finance Minister seeks suggestions regarding budget preparation from former finance ministers
Minister for Finance Swarnim Wagle has sought suggestions from former finance ministers regarding the preparation of the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Agro budget rises, production falls
The gap between the investment and production in agriculture sector has increased in the last one decade. Though the investment is increasing in agro sector, production and fertile land is decreasing. Ther
Nirmala emerges as a successful entrepreneur
At first, Nirmala Kumari Mahato of Gelha village in Harion Municipality–4, Sarlahi, did not receive support from her family when she decided to take up shoe-making as a profession.
Sports
FIFA's big experiment may have made the World Cup too big for its own good
A supersized World Cup with more teams, more games and even more host nations than ever before leaves a big question hanging over the biggest sporting show on earth: How much is too much?
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
Three Bills tabled in HoR, endorsed unanimously
Amidst objection of lawmakers from the opposition parties, Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Sobita Gautam, on behalf of Prime Minister and Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Balendra Shah, presented the proposals, seeking consideration on 'HoR Member Election (first amendment) Bill, 2083', Voter List (first amendment) Bill, 2083' and 'National Forensic Lab (Establishment and Operation), 2081'.