- Tuesday, 19 May 2026
President administers oath of office to newly appointed Chief Justice Sharma
President Ramchandra Paudel has administered the oath of office and secrecy to newly appointed Chief Justice (CJ) Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma.
Budget to lay special focus on excluded areas: Finance Minister Wagle
Responding to the queries raised by lawmakers in the discussion on the principles and priorities of the Appropriation Bill (excluding tax proposal) for the fiscal year 2083/84, Finance Minister asserted that the middle class would be expanded by uplifting the weaker class.
APG delegation holds discussion with IGP Karki on grey list exit efforts
A delegation from the Asia/ Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) held discussions with Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Bahadur Karki on Nepal’s ongoing efforts to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)'s 'grey list'.
HoR meeting: MPs call for action on caste-based discrimination; raise key national issues
Speaking during the 'Emergency Hour' of the meeting, the MPs have also drawn attention of the government on a range of pressing national concerns including landlessness, inflation and development-related issues
Nation
Govt. to provide monthly treatment expenses for Gen Z Uprising survivors
The Ministry of Health and Population has come up with a plan to categorize the survivors of the September protests and arrange monthly treatment expenses to the needy, shared Chief of Health Emergency Operation Centre at the Ministry, Dr Prakash Budhathoki.
Government's top priority is good governance: Finance Minister
Corruption, dilly dallying, middlemen and illegal takeover of institutions have not only increased the cost of the state, but have also weakened the trust of the citizens. Therefore, this government has moved forward on the path of system reform," the Finance Minister said.
Nepal Police three-year strategic plan made public
At a program held at the Nepal Police Headquarters, Naxal today to make the plan public, Inspector General of Police Daan Bahadur Karki said that the 2083/85 strategic plan has been put forward with the aim of providing prompt service to the people by making maximum use of technology. "Our main objective is to win the trust of the citizens, to provide prompt and efficient service to the people by making maximum use of technology," he said.
Fire incidents at 11 different places, property worth Rs 7.79 million destroyed
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, the fire incidents occurred in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Jhapa, Morang, Dhanusha, Bara, Dang, Dadeldhura and Achham districts.
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World
Eight dead as heavy rains lash China
Severe rainfall in southern and central China killed at least eight people in recent days, state media said Tuesday, with authorities evacuating thousands from affected areas.
Business
Government's top priority is good governance: Finance Minister
Corruption, dilly dallying, middlemen and illegal takeover of institutions have not only increased the cost of the state, but have also weakened the trust of the citizens. Therefore, this government has moved forward on the path of system reform," the Finance Minister said.
Smuggling attempt through Korala checkpoint showing fake letter
Officers of the customs office have taken control of the container driver and helper who were illegally trying to take two containers carrying one hundred thousand and eighteen illegal vapes by showing the fake covenant through the Korala checkpoint connecting Nepal and China around 11 PM on May 15, 2026.
Intensify extraction of petroleum products: Chief whip Thapa
At a programme organized by Raphat Sanchar Club here today, chief whip Thapa informed that the extraction of petroleum products was obstructed because the Surkhet-Dailekh roadway was not upgraded in time.
Lakeside firms demand shorter operating hours
Business owners in Pokhara, Nepal’s tourism capital, have demanded a reduction in operating hours for nightlife businesses, stating the current provision allowing 24-hour operations has become a burden rather than a boon.
Sports
Lamichhane sets record as Nepal climb League‑2 table
With ODI status at stake, Nepal stunned leaders Scotland by six wickets on Monday to move up to fifth place in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League‑2 Series. Thanks to world‑record bowling from Sa
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
President administers oath of office to newly appointed Chief Justice Sharma
President Ramchandra Paudel has administered the oath of office and secrecy to newly appointed Chief Justice (CJ) Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma.