- Friday, 22 May 2026
West Asia conflict disrupts fertiliser supply
The government has said the ongoing conflict in West Asia has disrupted the timely delivery of 185,000 tonnes of chemical fertiliser already under contract, raising concerns over supply management during the approaching monsoon paddy planting season.
'Elephants in the Fog’ astounds Cannes crowd
Nepali feature film ‘Elephants in the Fog’ received an over eight-minute standing ovation following its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section at prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France.
Water Fairy Of Jagdishpur
Jagdishpur Lake in Kapilvastu is Nepal’s largest man-made reservoir and one of the country’s most important wetlands. Built in the 1970s to provide irrigation water to farmers, the reservoir has gradually dev
Mideast war cuts eurozone growth outlook
The eurozone economy will expand less than expected this year, the EU said Thursday, as the Middle East war and subsequent energy shock take their toll. The European Com
Nation
Film Journalism Day: Journalists awarded
The Association conferred 'National Film Journalism Silver Award' on Ananta Wagle, 'National Film Journalism Posthumous Special Award' on late Dinesh Sitaula and 'National Film Journalism Award' on Jayan Subba Manandhar and Kuber Raj Giri.
Directive to manage excavation works in Narayani river
The District Monitoring Committee Nawalpur has directed the authorities concerned to manage excavation works in the Narayani River flowing through Nawalpur and Chitwan.
Public holiday on May 28 for Bakri-Eid
The government has announed public holiday on May 28 to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha also known as Bakri Eid.
Chief Minister Acharya says Lumbini Province's budget to be people-oriented
Chief Minister of Lumbini Province, Chet Narayan Acharya, has stated that the provincial government will bring people-oriented budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
World
Mideast war cuts eurozone growth outlook
The eurozone economy will expand less than expected this year, the EU said Thursday, as the Middle East war and subsequent energy shock take their toll. The European Com
Business
Banana prices hit record high
Banana farmers in Sunsari district are getting record-high prices this year, bringing long-awaited relief after years of financial struggles and low returns. Farmers from Babiya in Inaruwa Municipalit
West Asia conflict disrupts fertiliser supply
The government has said the ongoing conflict in West Asia has disrupted the timely delivery of 185,000 tonnes of chemical fertiliser already under contract, raising concerns over supply management during the approaching monsoon paddy planting season.
Finance Minister seeks suggestions regarding budget preparation from former finance ministers
Minister for Finance Swarnim Wagle has sought suggestions from former finance ministers regarding the preparation of the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
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
Sports
T-20 women cricket: Malaysia posts 83 run victory target for Nepal
Malaysia, having won the toss and chosen to bat first, scored 82 runs for the loss of nine wickets in the allotted 20 overs in the match held at the Bayuemas Oval cricket ground in Malaysia.
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
Three Bills tabled in HoR, endorsed unanimously
Amidst objection of lawmakers from the opposition parties, Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Sobita Gautam, on behalf of Prime Minister and Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Balendra Shah, presented the proposals, seeking consideration on 'HoR Member Election (first amendment) Bill, 2083', Voter List (first amendment) Bill, 2083' and 'National Forensic Lab (Establishment and Operation), 2081'.