- Tuesday, 5 May 2026
President issues Ordinance on Constitutional Council
President Ramchandra Paudel has issued the Ordinance on Constitutional Council (Works, Duties, Rights and Procedures) (First Amendment), 2083 BS.
Abolition of trade unions to bolster professional freedoms: PM Shah
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has made it clear that abolition of trade unions and party flags was aimed at making bureaucracy and academia clean, free and professional.
273 MW Lower Badigad Hydropower Project gains momentum
A long-discussed plan to harness the hydropower potential of the Badigad River is finally moving forward, bringing renewed hope and optimism to local communities. The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrig
Govt employee quits job, finds niche in goat rearing
A government employee, Bhuwani Poudel, from Bagar, Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality-7 in the district has quit a job and begun goat rearing, thereby fostering self-entrepreneurship.
Nation
Pay attention to passengers' safety: NDRRMA
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has asked all district administration offices across the country to shut vehicular movement in the time of disasters and ensure the safety and security of passengers and vehicles.
Highways disrupted following flood-induced disasters
Vehicular movement along the different highways was disrupted following the rain-induced disasters happened in the past few days.
President issues Ordinance on Constitutional Council
President Ramchandra Paudel has issued the Ordinance on Constitutional Council (Works, Duties, Rights and Procedures) (First Amendment), 2083 BS.
World Asthma Day today, access to anti-inflammatory inhalers stressed
Today, World Asthma Day is being organised today by organising various programmes. The theme for the Day this year is "Access to anti-inflammatory inhalers for everyone with asthma – still an urgent need".
World
Modi’s party wins control of India's West Bengal in a key state election
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Hindu nationalist party has wrested control of the opposition stronghold of West Bengal in a key state election.
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Business
Janakpur set to host new five-star hotel
Mithila Hospitality has announced a major hospitality project in Janakpur, marking a significant expansion in Nepal’s tourism infrastructure.
273 MW Lower Badigad Hydropower Project gains momentum
A long-discussed plan to harness the hydropower potential of the Badigad River is finally moving forward, bringing renewed hope and optimism to local communities. The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrig
Biratnagar Jute Mills workers demand due wages
Employees of the Biratnagar Jute Mills Limited have demanded payment of their wages in accordance with a ruling by the Labour Office. After the industry failed to pay salaries to its
FM Wagle promises to reduce high taxation
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has said that the government is moving toward policies that encourage private sector growth while reducing the burden of high taxes. Addressing the 60th annual general meetin
Sports
Nepal sets 257 runs target to Oman
Nepal set 257 runs target to Oman in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 home tri-series final match being played at TU Cricket Ground today.
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
Project office requested to broaden postal road in Banke
The Postal Highway Directorate Planning Office here has been requested to broaden the under-construction road at Khajura, Banke.