- Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Nepal reiterates firm stance against Lipulek route to Mansarovar
The government has reaffirmed its position that the land along the route to Kailash Mansarovar via Lipulek Pass belongs to Nepal. Speaking to journalists following a Cabinet
'Govt. fully committed to press freedom, citizens' right to information'
The government is fully committed to press freedom, citizens' right to information and constitutional dignity, the Prime Minister's Secretariat stated.
Germany fertiliser sector hit by Iran war
As Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz roils the global economy, one German town has been scrambling to help make up the shortfall in essential supplies of fertilisers. Wittenberg, better know
Bajrabarahi Jatra begins after three years
The Bajrabarahi (Ajima) Jatra has begun in Bajrabarahi, located in Ward-6 of Thaha Municipality in northern Makwanpur. The festival, which takes place every three year
Nation
Nepal reiterates firm stance against Lipulek route to Mansarovar
The government has reaffirmed its position that the land along the route to Kailash Mansarovar via Lipulek Pass belongs to Nepal. Speaking to journalists following a Cabinet
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Govt. directs to operate 'fast track desk' against racial discrimination
The government has directed to operate a 'fast track desk' enquiring about the ongoing sit-in staged at Maitighar under the leadership of Dipa Nepali and to control incidents of racial discrimination taking place in the country.
Minister bats for cooperation between three layers of govt. to ensure reforms in education
Minister for Education, Science and Technology Sasmit Pokhrel has said that collaboration between the three layers of government was needed for overall reforms in the education sector.
'Govt. fully committed to press freedom, citizens' right to information'
The government is fully committed to press freedom, citizens' right to information and constitutional dignity, the Prime Minister's Secretariat stated.
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World
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Magnitude-6.0 earthquake strikes central Philippines: USGS
A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck the central Philippine island of Samar at 2:09 pm (0609 GMT) on Monday, the United States Geological Survey said.
Business
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SC orders to release Golchha on bail
The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday ordered the release of businessman Shekhar Golchha on bail. Businessman Golchha is in the custody of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police.
Finance Minister Wagle conveys positive outlook for forthcoming budget
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has stated that the government intends to present a budget that inspires hope.
Gas shortage increases women’s workload
The regular workload for most women in Kalikot has increased due to a gas shortage in the market. Due to a gas shortage, women are forced to go to the forest to gather firewood for cooking. Even from the city areas of the district, peo
Clearing 490 bighas in SEZ begins
Following a revelation that a significant portion of land within the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Simara, Bara, has been encroached upon, authorities have initiated the process to remove the encroachments. According to the SEZ Authority, out of a total of 833 bighas, 490 bighas of l
Sports
Barcelona on verge of La Liga title
Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with late goals to earn them a 2-1 win at Osasuna on Saturday. Elsewhere, Villarrea
Interview
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.
Growing heart disease raises health concerns in Nepal, Dr. Bhattarai
In recent years, heart disease has been increasing in Nepal. Among non-communicable diseases, heart disease ranks first. The growing burden of non-communicable diseases worldwide has significantly affected Nepal as well. Many people i
Society
Govt. directs to operate 'fast track desk' against racial discrimination
The government has directed to operate a 'fast track desk' enquiring about the ongoing sit-in staged at Maitighar under the leadership of Dipa Nepali and to control incidents of racial discrimination taking place in the country.