• Monday, 18 May 2026

Koshi women struggle to access safe abortion

Constitution guarantees safe motherhood and reproductive health as a fundamental right for women. However, the lack of legal clarity and social awareness continues to make access to safe abortion services challenging in Koshi Province.

Kami Rita breaks own record

Veteran Nepali mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa successfully summited Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) for the 32nd time on Sunday morning, further extending his own world record for the highest number of ascents of the world’s tallest peak.

Australia housing crisis to worsen under fossil fuels

Climbing insurance premiums and other economic symptoms of climate change are expected to push rents higher and drive homelessness without well-targeted intervention. Under a high-emissions fut

Global health emergency over Ebola outbreaks

Health authorities say there is a new Ebola outbreak in the Central African country of Congo, with more than 300 suspected cases and at least 88 deaths. Cases have also been reported in neighbouring Uganda.

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Federal Parliament meeting today

The meeting of both houses of the Federal Parliament is being held today. The meeting of the House of Representatives is scheduled for 11:00 am while the National Assembly is scheduled to meet at 1:15 pm, according to the Federal Parliament Secretariat.

Cricket World Cup League 2: Nepal asked to bowl first

Nepal has been asked to bowl first after losing the toss against Scotland in the one-day cricket match being played under the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2.

Bio-fertilizer being used as an alternative to pesticides

The National Agricultural Modernization Project Jomsom, has started using ‘bio-solution’ as an alternative to pesticides to control pests and diseases in fruit crops.

Two killed in road accident

Two people have died in a road accident that took place on the Rudrabeni-Purtighat road section under the Kaligandaki Corridor on Sunday night.

Beni launches erosion control efforts

Monsoon preparedness plan underway for BP Highway

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Australia housing crisis to worsen under fossil fuels

Climbing insurance premiums and other economic symptoms of climate change are expected to push rents higher and drive homelessness without well-targeted intervention. Under a high-emissions fut

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Foreign firms repatriate record Rs. 17.79 billion, up by 87%

The amount repatriated by foreign companies operating in Nepal in the form of royalties and dividends surged significantly during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year, reaching Rs. 17.79 billion.

7,200 tourists visit Manang in a month

A significant number of tourists visited the Annapurna trekking route under the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) during Baisakh (mid-April to mid-May 2026).

From exodus to enterprise: Singha Devi’s tea revival

About three decades ago, residents of Singha Devi in Morang began moving in large numbers to the Tarai, citing the lack of development in the village. At the time, Singha Devi lacked roads, healthcare, communication services, drinking water, and electricity.

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.

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Cricket World Cup League 2: Nepal asked to bowl first

Nepal has been asked to bowl first after losing the toss against Scotland in the one-day cricket match being played under the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2.

Nepal Super League to return in new format

Nepalgunj Marathon wins AIMS Social Award

Nepal thrash USA with Bhurtel century

Four-day Kho Kho coach training concludes

Nepal wins aginst USA with Bhurtel ton

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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.

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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.

Govt to boost domestic sugar production

'NC going through hard times'