- Monday, 25 May 2026
Public debt rises by Rs. 300B in 10 months of current fiscal
Nepal’s public debt increased by over Rs. 300 billion by mid-May of the current fiscal year 2025//26. According to the Public Debt Management
Two-month-long festival drains Dhimal community financially
With the change of time, the traditional way in which young boys and girls of the Dhimal community used to search for life partners during the Jatari festival has changed. Earlier, they would offer betel nuts
Extreme heat disrupts classes in Kanchanpur
Local levels in Kanchanpur have started closing schools temporarily owing to rising temperatures. Some local governments have already announced the school holidays for a few days, taking into account student's health concerns.
Charya Pravah showcased in capital
Kathmandu Metropolitan City has intensified its efforts to promote Nepal’s creative and cultural industries by honouring renowned Charya dance master Guru Yagya Man Pati Bajracharya during a special solo performance event held in the capital on Saturday.
Nation
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Lumbini Province government to present policies, programmes today
The policies and programmes of the Lumbini Province government for the upcoming fiscal year ( 2083-84 BS/ 2026-27) are being presented today.
Influence of Westerly, local winds: hot days, heat wave expected
Nepal is currently under the influence of Westerly and local winds, along with a low-pressure system near the eastern part of the country, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
Extreme heat disrupts classes in Kanchanpur
Local levels in Kanchanpur have started closing schools temporarily owing to rising temperatures. Some local governments have already announced the school holidays for a few days, taking into account student's health concerns.
'Foreign-affiliated colleges will be duly regulated'
Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel has said that the government will gradually resolve all the problems raised by the local people, including roads, sewage, electricity, and drinking water.
World
23 killed in a blast in Pakistan
A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near a railway track as a passenger train passed through the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Sunday, killing at least 23 people and wounding over 70 others, officials said.
Business
22 MW Seti Khola begins trial production
The 22-megawatt Seti Khola Hydropower Project, located on the border of Tanahun and Kaski districts, has begun trial electricity production. The project has begun technical testing af
Public debt rises by Rs. 300B in 10 months of current fiscal
Nepal’s public debt increased by over Rs. 300 billion by mid-May of the current fiscal year 2025//26. According to the Public Debt Management
Govt vows to revive Hetauda Cement Industry
During a discussion with management and employees following the inspection, Minister Yadav remarked that it was 'very unfortunate' that a state-owned cement factory had been forced to shut down while, she observed, private cement companies continue operating regularly.
UK Minister Malhotra for collaboration on technical education
Visiting UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Indo-Pacific and Minister for Equalities, Seema Malhotra, has said the British government was willing to expand collaboration with Nepal in the sector of technical education.
Sports
Bayern salute 'best transfer ever' Kane after 21st German Cup triumph
Bayern Munich powerbroker Uli Hoeness called Harry Kane the "best transfer we've ever made" after the England captain's hat-trick handed them a 3-0 victory over Stuttgart to win the German Cup final in Berlin on Saturday.
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
Koshi Provincial Assembly begins discussions on policies and programs
Taking part in the discussion, Koshi Provincial Assembly member Sapana Darji claimed that although the policy and program is good in paper it would be hard to implement them.