- Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Remittance inflows surge by 39%
Nepal’s economy received a major boost from soaring remittance inflows and rising foreign exchange reserves during the first nine months of current fiscal year 2025/26, according to the latest macroeconomic indicators.
Sharada stands first in President Running Shield in Salyan
Sharada grabbed 28 medals in total- 12 gold, 10 silver and 6 brass medals to become the first. Chhatreshwari Rural Municipality got 19 medals including 8 gold and stood the second while Bangad Kupinde Municipality stood the third with 32 medals including 7 gold.
Opposition parties obstruct HoR meeting demanding PM's presence
The opposition lawmakers protested when permission was given to Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle to table the proposal on behalf of Prime Minister Balendra Shah for initiating discussion on the government's policy and programme.
Nation
NA session: Government urged to seek long-term solution to landless squatters' problem
MPs in the National Assembly (NA) have drawn the government's attention to controlling price increases, creating employment, and seeking long-term solutions to the problems of landless squatters.
Opposition parties obstruct HoR meeting demanding PM's presence
The opposition lawmakers protested when permission was given to Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle to table the proposal on behalf of Prime Minister Balendra Shah for initiating discussion on the government's policy and programme.
Lawmakers stress on maintaining parliamentary dignity
Lawmakers in the National Assembly, the upper house of the Federal Parliament, have stated that only by observing parliamentary decorum will the dignity of the parliament increase.
HoR meeting: Lawmakers draw government's attention on contemporary issues
Nepali Congress lawmaker Nishcal Rai has urged the Speaker to ensure the presence of the Prime Minister in the Parliament.
World
Senator defies ICC arrest order
A Philippine senator who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for an alleged crime against humanity said Tuesday he will fight any attempt to send him to the global tribunal for prosecution, adding he never condoned extrajudicial killings when he led the country's police force.
Business
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.
Consumer price inflation rises to 4.47% in mid-April
The consumer price inflation (CIP) reached 4.47 per cent in mid-April 2026, up from 3.39 per cent recorded during the same period last year. According to the latest macroeconomic sit
Nepali market becomes vibrant after border tightening
Consumer activity in markets across districts bordering India in eastern Nepal has increased, with more people now shopping in local stores for daily household goods. The rise in customers comes after the government-imposed c
Remittance inflows surge by 39%
Nepal’s economy received a major boost from soaring remittance inflows and rising foreign exchange reserves during the first nine months of current fiscal year 2025/26, according to the latest macroeconomic indicators.
Sports
Sharada stands first in President Running Shield in Salyan
Sharada grabbed 28 medals in total- 12 gold, 10 silver and 6 brass medals to become the first. Chhatreshwari Rural Municipality got 19 medals including 8 gold and stood the second while Bangad Kupinde Municipality stood the third with 32 medals including 7 gold.
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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.