- Saturday, 23 May 2026
Hotter days likely in hilly regions with heat waves in Terai
Nepal at present has witnessed the influence of the westerly winds and local winds as well as the low pressure area near the eastern territory.
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.
Kaji and Mitjyu in cinemas
Two Nepali films, ‘Kaji’ and ‘Mitjyu’, along with a Bollywood film, ‘Chaand Meri Dil’, and a Hollywood film, ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’, have been released in cinemas across Nepal from Friday.
Sudan's war has left thousands missing
It was a classic husband's phone call. He was done for the day and would stop at the market before coming home. But he was returning from war, not work. Fahmy al-Fateh neve
Nation
Hotter days likely in hilly regions with heat waves in Terai
Nepal at present has witnessed the influence of the westerly winds and local winds as well as the low pressure area near the eastern territory.
Sniffer dogs deployed to strengthen Jamunaha border security
Security measures at the Nepal–India Jamunaha border point have been strengthened after the Armed Police Force, Nepal, deployed trained sniffer dogs, officials said. The dogs are currently inspecting th
Conservation campaign triggers Bajura-Humla territorial dispute
A conservation and tourism promotion campaign launched in Ranisain of Himali Rural Municipality has sparked a territorial dispute between residents of Bajura and the neighbouring Humla district.
Maker, Tech Spaces launched in Madhes schools
Save the Children Nepal, with support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has launched Maker Spaces and Tech Labs in schools in Bara, as part of the INSPIRE project. The initiative ai
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World
Frustrated Indian youth flock to cockroach-led political party
It began as a satirical online project. Now millions of young Indians are flocking to it as an outlet for their frustration. A parody political pa
Business
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.
41 towers under MCC completed in West Nawalparasi
Construction work on the transmission line under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) project is progressing rapidly in West Nawalparasi. Under the MCC Nepal Compact, construction of tra
Hurdles on Nepali tea export to India resolved: MoFA
At a regular press meet held on Friday, spokesperson of the Ministry, Lok Bahadur Poudel Chhetri informed that the obstacles to Nepali tea export to India were resolved through diplomatic initiatives which resulted in the amendment by India to the directives.
NRB absorbing Rs 100 billion to manage liquidity
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is set to withdraw Rs 100 billion from the banking system today, as part of its ongoing liquidity management initiative.
Sports
World Cup could make football 'mainstream' in co-host Canada
Three weeks before kickoff in the first ever World Cup match in Canada, football leaders in the country voiced hope the tournament will finally give the sport the cultural prominence it deserves.
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
Taskforce seeks citizens' suggestion on constitution amendment
The secretariat of the taskforce on preparation of a discussion paper on constitution amendment, 2083 has sought views from general public. It is for ensuring all Nepalis' participation in the constitution amendment process.