- Sunday, 24 May 2026
El Niño may weaken monsoon, but disaster risks do remain
A few weeks ago, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) published the National Outlook for Monsoon Season-2026, forecasting below-normal monsoon rainfall and hotter temperatures across most parts of the country this year.
KIOCH opens its OPD service at Rs. 100
The newly constructed facility of the Kathmandu Institute of Child Health (KIOCH), established in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu, under the leadership of cardiologist Dr. Bhagwan Koirala, was inaugurated and officially handed over on Saturday. Although the OPD service has been in operation since December last year, the offici
Ugandans lament Bundibugyo Ebola
Before it became the somewhat easy-to-mispronounce name of a rare type of Ebola virus, Bundibugyo is a mountainous district in western Uganda that even some locals would struggle to pinpoint on a map.
South Africans trace cruise ship hantavirus
When South African infectious disease specialist Lucille Blumberg checked her email on the morning of May 1, while the country was celebrating the Labor Day holiday, an urgent message caught her attention.
Nation
Chemical fertilizers to be distributed on quota basis
In the wake of monsoon season for paddy plantation, the farmers here are receiving chemical fertilizers on quota basis. A utility for agriculture service has forwarded a process to distribute the essential through cooperatives.
Nepal-China border meeting: Focus on civilian security, crime control
A meeting has been held recently between Nepal and China as part of border coordination. The meeting held in the district headquarters, Dhunche, focused the issues like border security, facilitation of trade and curbing crimes.
Over Rs. 479 thousand revenue collected within 24 hours from traffic action
The traffic police have taken action against 1,841 motorists during the 'inspection' carried out at various locations throughout the Kathmandu Valley in the last 24 hours. A total of Rs. 4 lakh 79 thousand 501 has been collected from these actions.
Notice issued to remove encroachments in Bus Park area of Pokhara
The Pokhara Valley Municipal Development Committee (PVMDC) has released a public notice urging all concerned sides to remove the constructions, including shops, set up in the Pokhara Bus Park area within 15 days.
World
Gunman killed by US Secret Service after opening fire near White House
A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening, with US Secret Service agents killing the assailant in a shoot-out during which a bystander was also struck, authorities said.
Business
Smartphone imports hit record
Smartphone imports have already exceeded the total import value of the previous fiscal year within the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, reflecting a significant rise in demand for mobile devices in the country.
Farmers get modern fodder-cutters
Modern fodder-cutting machines have been distributed to the farmers of Baijanath Rural Municipality in Banke district at a 70 per cent subsidy to make livestock farming easier.
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.
Sports
Bengaluru clinch top IPL spot despite 55-run loss
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru sacrificed their attempt to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad to ensure they finished top of the Indian Premier League table on. Bengaluru got what it wanted despite losing by 5
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
Rainfall, thunderstorms in various places of four provinces
Rainfall, along with thunder and lightning, is currently occurring in various areas across four provinces of Nepal, the Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.