- 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.
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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
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.
Nation
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.
World
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
Business
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.
Sports
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.
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.