- Friday, 15 May 2026
UN Resident Coordinator Yahia calls on President Paudel
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The United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator for Nepal, Ms Lila Pieters Yahia has paid a courtesy call on President Ramchandra Paudel on Friday.
Jurisdiction for newly formed Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
The government has formed a new ministry focusing on science, technology and innovation by allocating specific jurisdiction and targeted areas.
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Govt committed for press freedom: Communication Minister
Minister for Communication and Information Technology Dr Bikram Timilsina said that the government will not take any steps that will threaten the freedom of press and freedom of expression guaranteed by the constitution.
Japanese Ambassador pays courtesy call on Speaker
Japanese Ambassador to Nepal, Maeda Toru, has paid a courtesy call on Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal today. During the meeting held at the Speaker's Office in Singha Durbar, discussion featured the topics like long-term friendly relations between Nepal and Japan, mutual cooperation and bilateral interest.
Nation
NAC owes over 55 billion to EPF, CIT
The total amount of loans owed by Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and the Citizens Investment Trust (CIT) has reached Rs 55.47 billion. It includes both principle and interests. The loans were taken to purchase airbuses.
Child battered by school teacher in Panchthar, admitted in hospital
A four-year-old boy studying at the Lungrupa Academy of the Phidim Municipality-14, Panchthar district, has suffered from battering by the hands of the school teacher.
Govt committed for press freedom: Communication Minister
Minister for Communication and Information Technology Dr Bikram Timilsina said that the government will not take any steps that will threaten the freedom of press and freedom of expression guaranteed by the constitution.
Israeli Ambassador calls on Vice President Yadav
Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, Shmulik Arie Bass, called on Vice President Ramsahaya Prasad Yadav at the latter's office in Lainchaur today.
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World
New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
Africa's top health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern Ituri province.
Business
Gold, silver prices decline on last trading day
On the last trading day of the week today, the price of gold and silver has decreased in the domestic market. Gold price has declined by Rs 4,000 per tola (11.66 grammes) and silver by Rs 355.
BFI deposits up to Rs. 7,880B
Deposits at Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs) increased by 8.5 per cent (Rs. 615.67 billion) to reach Rs. 7,879.54 billion during the first nine month of the current fiscal year, according to the latest macroeconomic and financial report of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
High prices draw Ilam youth to cardamom
Youth in Ilam are showing enthusiasm for cardamom farming, which contributes significantly to foreign currency earnings. As cardamom has been fetching between Rs. 90,000 and Rs. 100,000 per mann (about 40 kg) since the beg
Investment secured for Marsyangdi Besi Hydro
The investment has been secured for the 50-megawatt Marsyangdi Besi Hydropower Project currently under construction in Lamjung. A loan agreement worth Rs. 7.5 billion has been
Sports
Inter secure domestic double
Inter Milan won the Italian Cup on Wednesday after beating Lazio 2-0 and completing a domestic double alongside their 21st Serie A title. An Adam Marusic o
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
Child battered by school teacher in Panchthar, admitted in hospital
A four-year-old boy studying at the Lungrupa Academy of the Phidim Municipality-14, Panchthar district, has suffered from battering by the hands of the school teacher.