- Thursday, 14 May 2026
NA meeting: Lawmakers draw government's attention on various issues
Lawmakers of the National Assembly have drawn the attention of the government on the issues of increasing national productions, employment to youths in the country, solution to problems of landless squatters and good governance.
Xi holds talks with Trump in Beijing
"Can China and the United States overcome the Thucydides Trap and create a new paradigm of major-country relations? Can we meet global challenges together and provide greater stability for the world? Can we build a bright future together for our bilateral relations in the interest of the well-being of the two peoples and the future of humanity? These are the questions vital to history, to the world and to the people," said Xi.
Route opened for climbing Sagarmatha
The route to climb Sagarmatha (Mt Everest) has now opened for this year's spring mountaineering season. The route is opened after rope-fixing mission from Sagarmatha base camp to the summit completed on Wednesday.
Nation
HoR meeting: Lawmakers stress reinforcing system, citizen-friendly service
The members of the House of Representatives (HoR) continued putting forth their views in the HoR meeting on Thursday.
ICIMOD's analysis shows four HKH countries recorded over 10 major disasters in 2025
Four of the eight countries in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region experienced more than 10 major disasters in 2025, according to data from ICIMOD analysis, highlighting the region’s growing exposure to hazard-related risks.
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Koshi Province Cabinet decides to start Province Assembly's budget session on May 20
A Cabinet Meeting of the Koshi Provincial Government today decided to start the budget session in Biratnagar from 3pm on May 20, according to Indramani Parajuli, the government spokesman and Minister for Internal Affairs and Law.
Budget ensured for blacktopping Chhusang-Ghami road
Budget has been ensured for blacktopping Chhusang-Ghami road section under the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road project of the Kaligandaki Corridor that stretches from north to south of the country linking both Chinese and Indian borders with Nepal.
World
India condemns attack on ship off Oman, vessel reported sunk
India's foreign ministry condemned an attack of an Indian-flagged ship off Oman as "unacceptable" on Thursday, with maritime security monitors reporting the cargo vessel had sunk.
Business
Business people rue over closure of six small customs office
Business people in Banke district, who have long been demanding the reinstatement of seven small customs offices closed during the conflict period more than two decades ago, have expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s decision to restore only one such office.
Jalpadevi Cable Car to come into operation
The IME Group is preparing to bring the Jalpadevi Cable Car, currently under construction in Chisapani of Kailali, into operation within next two months. According to the company, construction wo
Government serious for reforms in telecom sector: CIT Minister Dr Timilsina
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Dr Bikram Timilsina, has shared that the government has forwarded reform initiatives along with necessary study keeping telecom sector, media policy and communications sector in priority.
Sending Money Home, Supporting Communities: Hamro Patro Remit’s New Initiative
Hamro Patro Remit has launched its social initiative, “Send Local, Support Local,” to give back to local communities.
Sports
Hosting World Cup evokes powerful memories for Mexico, and raises expectations
The 2026 World Cup will finish with a final in a New Jersey NFL stadium, but the tournament will begin in a footballing temple where arguably the sport's two greatest ever players enjoyed their crowning glories. Pele and Diego Marad
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
Sending Money Home, Supporting Communities: Hamro Patro Remit’s New Initiative
Hamro Patro Remit has launched its social initiative, “Send Local, Support Local,” to give back to local communities.