- Sunday, 17 May 2026
Truss making on Tamor bridge begins 8 years after construction started
Being built along the Tamor corridor, the bridge connects Angbung, Amarpur of Hilihang Rural Municipality, Pachthar, with Nighuradin of Aathrai Tribeni Rural Municipality-1, Taplejung.
PM Shah congratulates record-holder climbers Kamirita and Lakpa
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has congratulated and expressed deep respect to legendary climbers Kami Rita Sherpa and Lhakpa Sherpa for their historic achievements on the world's highest mountain- Sagarmatha (popularly known as Mt Everest).
One dead in Kawasoti car accident
Yadav was driving the car when it collided and breathed his last while under treatment at Madhyabindu Provincial Hospital, according to DSP Anil Pandit, information officer of the Nawalpur district police office.
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency
The agency said the outbreak in DR Congo's eastern Ituri province, which has seen around 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths reported, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency.
Nation
Will bring onboard leaders missing from special general convention, NC President Thapa says
At a programme organized today by Democratic Thought Society, President Thapa said the leaders will be appointed to the party's central committee and other committees. Saying a huge layer of leaders elected from the party's 14th general convention is out of the party's leading role, President Thapa viewed that he would like to work with them by giving them respectable post.
Truss making on Tamor bridge begins 8 years after construction started
Being built along the Tamor corridor, the bridge connects Angbung, Amarpur of Hilihang Rural Municipality, Pachthar, with Nighuradin of Aathrai Tribeni Rural Municipality-1, Taplejung.
PM Shah congratulates record-holder climbers Kamirita and Lakpa
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has congratulated and expressed deep respect to legendary climbers Kami Rita Sherpa and Lhakpa Sherpa for their historic achievements on the world's highest mountain- Sagarmatha (popularly known as Mt Everest).
OAG questions progress of transformational projects
The Office of Auditor General (OAG) has raised questions over the transformational projects launched in a bid to guarantee rapid economic growth and development to the people. Such projects recorded meagre progress, it exposed.
World
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency
The agency said the outbreak in DR Congo's eastern Ituri province, which has seen around 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths reported, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency.
Business
Eggs prices surge as intense heat cuts production
The price of egg in the country has increased after production dropped since the beginning of the summer season.
Strategy to provide electric stoves in subsidy to reduce mounting cost for LP gas import
The government has introduced a strategy to end grants for LP gas by the fiscal year, 2092/93 and provide subsidy in electric stoves.
Govt to expand private sector's role in energy production, trade
The government has announced plans to ensure greater participation of the private sector in electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and energy trade as part of its broader strategy to strengthen the country’s energy economy. According to the new policies and programmes, the government aims to create a more investment-friendly environment to attract domestic and international investors into Nepal’s rapidly growing power sector.
NIA for protecting policyholders’ interest
Chairperson of the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) Chandrakala Paudel said that policy reforms related to insurance, along with the protection of policyholders’ interests, timely settlement of claims, and the delivery of quality services, should be prioritised to promote development and to expand the reach of insurance. Speaking at the 58th anniversary of the NIA held in Lalitpur on Friday, she said that in the days ahead, the Authority would move forward sustainably by addressing shortcomings at the policy level while prioritising the protection of policyholders’ interests.
Sports
Nepal thrash USA with Bhurtel century
Nepal produced a commanding performance on Saturday to secure a resounding nine-wicket victory over the United States in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 match at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Chasing a modest target of 196, Nepal reached 199 for the loss of just one wicket in 36.4 overs, powered by a superb unbeaten century from opener Kushal Bhurtel. He struck 120 not out from 118 deliveries, hitting four sixes and 13 fours in a fluent and composed innings. F
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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
One dead in Kawasoti car accident
Yadav was driving the car when it collided and breathed his last while under treatment at Madhyabindu Provincial Hospital, according to DSP Anil Pandit, information officer of the Nawalpur district police office.