- Saturday, 2 May 2026
CIB exposes serial e-procurement hacking
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police is investigating a major case involving alleged manipulation of the e-government Public Procurement Monitoring Office’s online bidding system to unlawfully secure government contracts.
Stolen 13th century Buddha idol restored
A stolen 13th-century idol of Buddha, originally from Bajradhatu Bihar in Ward No. 23 of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, was restored to its original location on Friday on the occasion of the 2570th Buddha Jayanti. The idol was returned t
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India promotes biogas amid energy crunch
Across much of India, an energy crunch caused by the Iran war has prompted long queues for cooking gas cyclinders. That's not a problem for Gauri Devi. On a stove with blue flames, sh
34 stalled projects resume in Bagmati
The construction work on 34 long-stalled infrastructure projects under the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development of Bagmati Province has resumed. According to the ministry, out of 43 p
Nation
Labour Day fails to ease hardship for Saptari daily wage workers
While much of the world marked International Labour Day on Friday, hundreds of daily wage workers in Rajbiraj spent the day grappling with a far more immediate concern: securing enough work to afford their next meal.
Illegal opium cultivation destroyed in Jajarkot
Police in Jajarkot have destroyed illegal opium cultivation spread across approximately 1,640 ropani of land. A police team deployed from the District
Structures built on compensated land
Encroachment has yet to be cleared in areas where compensation has already been distributed for the construction of the Kanepokhari–Rangeli road in Morang district.
Five families homeless after seizure of land by Melamchi Water Project
Five families in Bahunepati of Melamchi Municipality have been left homeless after their land was seized by the Melamchi Drinking Water Project.
World
India promotes biogas amid energy crunch
Across much of India, an energy crunch caused by the Iran war has prompted long queues for cooking gas cyclinders. That's not a problem for Gauri Devi. On a stove with blue flames, sh
Business
34 stalled projects resume in Bagmati
The construction work on 34 long-stalled infrastructure projects under the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development of Bagmati Province has resumed. According to the ministry, out of 43 p
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Credit extended to private sector increases significantly
The credit extended to the private sector by banks and financial institutions (BFIs) has increased significantly over the past decade. According to Nepal’s
US Special Envoy Gor calls on Ministers
Sergio Gor, Special Envoy of the United States to South and Central Asia, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal at the latter's office at Singha Durbar on Friday.
Encroachment of 490 bighas of land belonging to SEZ Authority
The SEZ Authority had 833 bighas of land, but it is limited to 343 bighas of land where various industries and factories are being built. But, remaining space is captured by the illegal settlers who have built huts and even engaged in farming.
Sports
Nottingham Forest beat Aston Villa in Europa League
Chris Wood scored from the penalty spot to give Nottingham Forest a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in the first leg of their all-English Europa League semi-final. In a clash between two
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
Basnet appointed Editor-in-Chief of Gorkhapatra Daily
A meeting of the board of directors of Gorkhapatra Corporation (GC) held on April 30 decided to appoint Basnet to the post of Editor-in-Chief of Gorkhapatra Daily, effective from May 1.