- Friday, 8 May 2026
UNICEF Regional Director Wijesekera calls on Foreign Minister Khanal
UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, Sanjay Wijesekera, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal.
Dr. Sharma recommended for Chief Justice
The Constitutional Council's meeting has put forth the name of Supreme Court Justice Dr. Manoj Sharma as the Chief Justice.
Ward Chair arrested on charge of rape
DSP and chief of the Jumla district police office Ravin Babu Regmi said that accused Budha was taken into control on the basis of arrest warrant and that the court has allowed to keep him in custody for five days for further investigation into the case.
2.6 million collected in one day from traffic fines
According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police, such cases include 99 of drunk-driving, 193 of ride-sharing against the rule, 133 of the violation of traffic signals and 132 of breaching lane discipline.
Nation
Labour permit from all local levels, says Labour Minister Yadav
Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Ramji Yadav has said that arrangements are being made to issue labour permits at all local levels.
Corruption case filed against 14 individuals including former Minister Karki
The CIAA has filed the case alleging financial irregularities by giving tax exemptions to the contractor company during the construction of the airport, contrary to the provisions of the original agreement, shared the Commission's Assistant Spokesperson Ganesh Bahadur Adhikari.
UNICEF Regional Director Wijesekera calls on Foreign Minister Khanal
UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, Sanjay Wijesekera, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal.
Dr. Sharma recommended for Chief Justice
The Constitutional Council's meeting has put forth the name of Supreme Court Justice Dr. Manoj Sharma as the Chief Justice.
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World
Solar station lights up darkened island
Yudelaimys Barrero Muñoz used to spend up to three hours on the side of a highway under the blazing sun waving money at drivers as she attempted to hitch a ride from Cienfuegos, Cuba to Santa Clara, where she buys supplies to resell and support her husband and two children.
Business
2nd South Asia Trade Fair kicks off
The Second South Asia Trade Fair 2026 BS kicked off today at local Bhrikutimandap based in Exhibition Road.
FNCCI new leadership assumes office
The newly elected central executive committee of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has assumed office today.
Nepal’s first tea testing, research centre to begin
A Tea Testing, Promotion and Research Centre built in Kanyam of Suryodaya Municipality-7 in Ilam is set to come into operation. The centre, first of its kind in Nepal, will begin funct
Indian border market Raxaul falls silent
The Indian border town of Raxaul, heavily dependent on Nepali customers, has witnessed a significant economic downturn after the government began strictly enforcing customs regulations.
Sports
Nepal 'A' defeats Scotland
Nepal 'A' triumphed over Scotland in the triangular one-day practice match that commenced today. Nepal 'A' defeated the visitors, Scotland by 45 runs at Mulpani Cricket Ground.
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
Ward Chair arrested on charge of rape
DSP and chief of the Jumla district police office Ravin Babu Regmi said that accused Budha was taken into control on the basis of arrest warrant and that the court has allowed to keep him in custody for five days for further investigation into the case.