- Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Remittance inflows surge by 39%
Nepal’s economy received a major boost from soaring remittance inflows and rising foreign exchange reserves during the first nine months of current fiscal year 2025/26, according to the latest macroeconomic indicators.
Joint patrol of CAMC for sustainable Yarsagumba harvest
A joint patrol, monitoring and inspection programme has been carried out in forest and grassland areas under the Community-Managed Conservation Areas (CAMC) in Manang ahead of the Yarsagumba (caterpillar fungus) collection season.
Nepathya’s New Zealand concert concludes
The Nepali folk-rock band Nepathya was welcomed by the indigenous Maori community in their traditional powhiri style the day after arriving in New Zealand. According to a press release issued by Nepalaya, the kapa haka group of the community extended a spiritual musical welcome to the visiting artists.
More than 100,000 foreign nationals on 'tracking' in five months
At a discussion programme organized here today, the Department has informed that so far 1,543 service providers, including hotels, agencies, domestic airlines, and services for foreign nationals have been integrated into the system.
Nation
HoR to continue deliberation on policies and programmes
The meeting will continue deliberations on the government’s annual policies and programmes for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84 BS, which were presented by President Ramchandra Paudel during a joint sitting of the Federal Parliament held on Monday.
Bardiya National Park's land encroached, authorities indifferent
Land belonging to the Bardiya National Park (BNP) and the Blackbuck Conservation Area, two major tourist destinations in the Bardiya district, is being encroached upon. Of the park’s total area of 968 square
Market monitoring in Tokha, 46 erring businesses booked
The Tokha Municipality in Kathmandu district has taken action against 46 businesses during a market monitoring campaign aimed at protecting consumer rights and improving market management.
Preparations intensified for new umbrella law on water resources
The proposed bill aims to replace the existing Water Resources Act, 2049 BS and provide a legal basis for the constitutional division of powers among the federal, provincial and local governments.
World
Israel sent Iron Dome batteries, personnel to UAE: US ambassador to Israel
Israel sent Iron Dome air defence batteries and personnel to operate them in the United Arab Emirates during the war with Iran, the US ambassador to Israel said on Tuesday.
Business
Remittance inflows surge by 39%
Nepal’s economy received a major boost from soaring remittance inflows and rising foreign exchange reserves during the first nine months of current fiscal year 2025/26, according to the latest macroeconomic indicators.
Finance Minister's priorities for upcoming fiscal year budget
He asserted that the government would act tough to check revenue leakage. "The government would act ruthlessly to control smuggling that harms domestic production, while being flexible for the daily livelihood of the general public to the possible extent", he stated.
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Limited group abusing billions in capital market: FM Dr. Wagle
Speaking at the meeting of the Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, FM Dr. Wagle said there exists situation which forces us to accept the reality that limited individuals have control over financial and economic institutions.
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.
Sports
The first 48-team World Cup -- more opportunities, less jeopardy?
The 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams, with the expansion of the field offering opportunities to several debutants -- but will FIFA's determination to have more nations participating remove much of the jeopardy which helped make the competition so great?
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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
ICC World Cup League 2: Scotland defeats Nepal by 2 runs
Despite half centuries from Vice-captain Dipendra Singh Airee and Gulshan Jha, Nepal fell short by just 2 runs in the match decided by the DLS method, after 50 overs could be completed in the second innings due to rain.