- Friday, 8 May 2026
Over 363 hectares of forest land encroached in Dadeldhura
Encroachment of forest land is on the rise in Dadeldhura, where nearly 75 per cent of the district’s total area is covered by forests. The mid-hill district lies along the Mahabh
Decline of pollinators puts human health, food security at risk
The rapid decline of insect pollinators is putting human health and food security at risk, claimed a new study. The study also showed that fewer pollinators mean poorer nutrition, lower farm income and greater vulnerability to disease.
Greece plans humanity before AI
Greece is preparing major constitutional changes, including an amendment requiring that artificial intelligence serve human society. Conservative Pri
Motorable bridge constructed over Kaikukhola in Kaligandaki corridor
A motorable bridge over Kaikukhola (river) in Mustang district along the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road section was constructed.
Nation
Over 363 hectares of forest land encroached in Dadeldhura
Encroachment of forest land is on the rise in Dadeldhura, where nearly 75 per cent of the district’s total area is covered by forests. The mid-hill district lies along the Mahabh
Motorable bridge constructed over Kaikukhola in Kaligandaki corridor
A motorable bridge over Kaikukhola (river) in Mustang district along the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road section was constructed.
Narayanghat-Mugling road obstructed
The Narayanghat-Mugling road section was blocked from early morning today following a dry landslide near Tuinkhola of Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-5 in Chitwan district.
Cloudy weather likely today
Nepal is currently under the influence of a westerly low-pressure system coupled with local winds in the lower atmosphere near the eastern region of the country.
World
Greece plans humanity before AI
Greece is preparing major constitutional changes, including an amendment requiring that artificial intelligence serve human society. Conservative Pri
Business
G2G process begins to import fertilisers
The government has initiated the procurement process of importing 50,000 tonnes of chemical fertilisers from India through the government-to-government (G2G) system in an effort to prevent a possible fertiliser shortage in the country.
Crusher plants operating without registration
Several crusher plants have been found operating without registration or permits along the banks of the Chepe River in Rainas Municipality-6, Lamjung. A monitoring team discovered that three c
2nd South Asia Trade Fair kicks off
The Second South Asia Trade Fair 2026 BS kicked off today at local Bhrikutimandap based in Exhibition Road.
FNCCI new leadership assumes office
The newly elected central executive committee of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has assumed office today.
Sports
Badminton looks to future with 'evolution and innovation'
Synthetic shuttlecocks, shorter games and a new generation of stars are all part of the "evolution" of badminton, a top official told AFP, saying the sport can't afford to sit still. Traditionalists hit out
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
Ward Chair arrested on charge of rape
DSP and chief of the Jumla district police office Ravin Babu Regmi said that accused Budha was taken into control on the basis of arrest warrant and that the court has allowed to keep him in custody for five days for further investigation into the case.