- Monday, 4 May 2026
EU Ambassador to Nepal pays courtesy call on VP Yadav
Ambassador of the European Union to Nepal, Veronique Lorenzo, paid a courtesy call on Vice-President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav on Monday.
Heavy rain causing system moving towards east
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that a system causing heavy rain with gusty winds is moving towards the eastern part of the country.
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
PSB submits its first annual report to Minister Dr Timilsina
Minister for Communications and Information Technology Dr Bikram Timilsina has said that restructuring of public enterprises was needed at the basic level for their institutional reforms to fully resolve their issues from the bottom level.
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SC orders to present Bhatta in court within 24 hours
The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the authorities to present businessman Deepak Bhatta, who is in police custody on the charge of money laundering, in the court within 24 hours.
Speaker Aryal, presidents of parliamentary committees hold meeting
Speaker of House of Representatives (HoR) Dol Prasad Aryal held a meeting with presidents of different committees under the House of Representatives, the National Assembly and the Joint Committee.
EU Ambassador to Nepal pays courtesy call on VP Yadav
Ambassador of the European Union to Nepal, Veronique Lorenzo, paid a courtesy call on Vice-President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav on Monday.
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
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
Prosperity through cannabis farming
Wild cannabis that grows naturally across Nepal’s hill regions has multiple uses, from roots and stems to leaves and seeds. Yet, due to legal prohibition on one hand and
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
Illegal structures at Sattale, Pathibhara and Tenjing Chowk of Kapan are being razed down
According to Kathmandu Metropolitan Police Force Chief Bishnu Prasad Joshi, 15 to 20 structures were being demolished at Devinagar, three in Balaju and 89 at Tilganga, Kathmandu today.