- Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Govt. and rights activist Khan ink 5-pt pact, Khan ends 23-day hunger strike
With the agreement, Khan has ended her 23-day long hunger strike. Deepa Dahal, press and investigation expert to Prime Minister Balendra Shah, offered Khan water to end the hunger strike.
Importance and prestige of local government is huge in republic: President
President Ramchandra Paudel has remarked that the importance and dignity of local government have become extensive and profound after the country turned into a federal democratic republic.
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Budget in agro sector increasing, but production decreasing
The gap between the investment and production in agriculture sector has increased in the last one decade.
Four people injured during scuffle over border dispute airlifted for treatment
The residents of Thali, Kharpunath Rural Municipality–2, Humla attacked them after a dispute broke out between the locals of the two rural municipalities over the construction of a temporary police post in Lampata, Himali Rural Municipality–3. Six people were injured in that attack.
Nation
NC leads Madhes Province govt: president Thapa
President Thapa said it during a province level gathering of the party and the grassroots campaign at Bardibas here on Wednesday. NC's leadership in government will continue, he assured.
Former Minister Gupta released on bail of Rs 5 million
The Supreme Court has ordered the release of former Minister Rajkumar Gupta, who was arrested for accepting a bribe, on a bail of Rs 5 million.
Grade 11 classes to resume from Asad 1
The Ministry has fixed the time for beginning of Grade 11 classes in the context of the publication of the results of the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) for the academic session 2082.
Govt. and rights activist Khan ink 5-pt pact, Khan ends 23-day hunger strike
With the agreement, Khan has ended her 23-day long hunger strike. Deepa Dahal, press and investigation expert to Prime Minister Balendra Shah, offered Khan water to end the hunger strike.
World
Japan tourism declines in April after record
TOKYO, May 20, 2026 (AFP): The number of foreign tourists coming to Japan fell in April after hitting a record the month prior despite a plunge in Chinese visitors and cancellations due to the Mideast war, official data showed Wednesday.The number of international visitors fell 5.5 percent to 3.69 million in April year-on-year, the Japan National Tourism Organization said on Wednesday.Chinese visitors, previously the biggest contingent, dropped 56.8 percent to 330,700 following Beijing's warning against travel last year, while arrivals from the Middle East fell 21.4 percent.Japan-China ties have deteriorated since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested in November that Japan might intervene militarily in any Chinese attempt to take Taiwan.China, which regards the democratic island as part of its territory and has not ruled out force to annex it, was furious over the comments.
Business
Price of gold drops by Rs 3300 per tola
Price of fine good dropped by Rs 3300 today. The price of fine gold fell to Rs 2,92,000 per tola in the commodity market today from Rs 2,95,300 a day before.
Diesel consumption drops by 27%
The consumption of petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, kerosene and cooking gas, has declined significantly following government measures introduced to curb fuel use amid soaring prices.
NSO, NCC agree to strengthen National Economic Census 2082
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between National Statistics Office (NSO) and Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) with the objective of developing and managing economic and bu
Tourists suffer as trekking trails disappear in Manang
The world-renowned Annapurna Circuit trekking route has increasingly come under threat in recent years due to road expansion. As traditional trekking trails gradually disa
Sports
World Cup Cricket League: USA defeats Scotland by 6 wickets
In the match played at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, chasing a target of 170 runs set by Scotland for victory, USA achieved it in 27.1 overs for the loss of 4 wickets.
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
Budget in agro sector increasing, but production decreasing
The gap between the investment and production in agriculture sector has increased in the last one decade.