- Thursday, 21 May 2026
Provinces show wide economic disparities
Among the seven provinces of Nepal, Bagmati alone is estimated to contribute more than one-third (36.7 per cent) to the national economy in the current Fiscal Year 2025/26. According to the stati
Seabird habitats shrink as ocean heats up
Climate change could push seabirds into smaller habitats and force them to fly farther to survive, a new study said Tuesday. While warmer ocean
Nirmala emerges as a successful entrepreneur
At first, Nirmala Kumari Mahato of Gelha village in Harion Municipality–4, Sarlahi, did not receive support from her family when she decided to take up shoe-making as a profession.
Nation
Power supply disrupted in some parts of three districts
Power supply was disrupted following a technical issue in a 12 MVA power transformer of 220/132/33 KV substation of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) at Markichowk of Aanbukhairani Rural Municipality-2 in Tanahun district.
Honey production declines in Chitwan
Honey production has decreased in Chitwan district this year as compared to last year. The authorities shared that the district witnessed more than a 16 percent decline in honey production this year.
Postal highway blocked in protest against dust pollution
Locals in Rajbiraj have blocked a section of the Postal Highway in protest against severe dust pollution, which they say has been causing serious health problems for years.
Provinces show wide economic disparities
Among the seven provinces of Nepal, Bagmati alone is estimated to contribute more than one-third (36.7 per cent) to the national economy in the current Fiscal Year 2025/26. According to the stati
World
UK climate advisers urge max temperature rules
Climate change experts urged the UK to set maximum temperature rules for workplaces and adapt hospitals and schools to a warming planet in a report published Wednesday. The report by the Climate Cha
Business
Agro budget rises, production falls
The gap between the investment and production in agriculture sector has increased in the last one decade. Though the investment is increasing in agro sector, production and fertile land is decreasing. Ther
Nirmala emerges as a successful entrepreneur
At first, Nirmala Kumari Mahato of Gelha village in Harion Municipality–4, Sarlahi, did not receive support from her family when she decided to take up shoe-making as a profession.
Price of gold drops by Rs 3300 per tola
Price of fine good dropped by Rs 3300 today. The price of fine gold fell to Rs 2,92,000 per tola in the commodity market today from Rs 2,95,300 a day before.
Diesel consumption drops by 27%
The consumption of petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, kerosene and cooking gas, has declined significantly following government measures introduced to curb fuel use amid soaring prices.
Sports
Arsenal shed 'nearly men' tag to end 22-year EPL title wait
Just four years ago, Arsenal were wallowing in recriminations and regret after finishing 24 points behind Premier League champions Manchester City. Pipped to a Cham
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
Budget in agro sector increasing, but production decreasing
The gap between the investment and production in agriculture sector has increased in the last one decade.