Thursday, May 28th, 2026

Ambassador posts open for public application for first time, english proficiency compulsory

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KATHMANDU: The government has, for the first time, opened a public call for applications to recommend candidates for ambassadorial appointments, introducing a competitive process for diplomatic postings. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that interested[ ... ]

Finance Minister Wagle briefs President Paudel on upcoming national budget

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KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle briefed President Ram Chandra Paudel on the annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27 on Thursday. Minister Wagle visited the President’s Office at Shital Niwas and informed the President[ ... ]

Rabindra Dhant advances to Road to UFC semifinals with knockout win

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KATHMANDU: Nepali fighter Rabindra Dhant has advanced to the semifinals of Road to UFC Season 5 after a dominant knockout victory in Macau, China. Competing in the bantamweight division quarterfinal, Dhant defeated Filipino fighter Kimbert[ ... ]

Irrigation coverage expands to 1.59 million hectares

KATHMANDU: The government has said irrigation coverage across Nepal has continued to expand gradually due to improved management and ongoing infrastructure development. According to the current fiscal year progress report published by the Ministry of Finance, projects implemented by the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources…

Nepali Congress decides to strengthen its role in federal parliament

KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress has decided to make its role in the Federal Parliament more…

Nepali Congress Parliamentary Party meeting being held today

KATHMANDU: A meeting of the Nepali Congress (NC) Parliamentary Party is taking place today. The…

NHRC faults Army Chief Sigdel, seeks action against Commanders

KATHMANDU: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised serious questions over the Nepal Army’s…

Arson and vandalism began from Deuba Chowk: NHRC Report

KATHMANDU: The series of vandalism and arson incidents that took place on September 9, 2025…

Changunarayan to become country’s first ‘Yoga Municipality’

BHAKTAPUR: The historic town of Changunarayan, located on a hill in the northeastern part of the Kathmandu Valley, is set to become Nepal’s first officially…

Around 30 percent of adults in Nepal affected by high blood pressure

KATHMANDU: Today marks World Hypertension Day, observed globally including in Nepal with various awareness programmes. Health experts say the number of people suffering from high…

Women earning income through doll-making and pickle production

DANG: Tika Kumari Sarki, a resident of Tulsipur Sub-metropolitan City-7, was once confined to household chores and spent most of her time in the kitchen.…

Economic Digest: A Snapshot of Nepal’s Business News

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of major business developments in Nepal, delivered in clear and accessible summaries. Nepal’s latest economic indicators present a mixed but cautiously optimistic picture of the economy,…

Extreme heat disrupts classes in Kanchanpur

KANCHANPUR: Local governments in Kanchanpur have begun temporarily closing schools due to rising temperatures and growing health concerns among students.

Govt to regulate colleges affiliated with foreign universities

KATHMANDU: Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel has said the government is preparing new regulations to better govern colleges

British Minister Malhotra signals deeper collaboration in Nepal’s education sector

KATHMANDU: British Minister for the Indo-Pacific and Equality Seema Malhotra, currently on a three-day visit to Nepal, has said the

218 applicants vie for Vice Chancellor posts in eight universities

KATHMANDU: A total of 218 candidates have applied for the vacant Vice Chancellor positions across eight public universities in Nepal,

Over 600 benefit from health camp in Myagdi

MYAGDI: More than 600 people benefited from a free gynecology health camp held in Malika…

Cancer medicine shortage hits country’s largest cancer hospital

CHITWAN: The country’s largest cancer treatment facility, BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Chitwan, is…

Health Minister Mehta meets Bhutanese counterpart

KATHMANDU: Minister for Health and Food Hygiene Nisha Mehta held a meeting with Bhutanese Health…

Pharmaceutical industry calls for tighter control on imports of foreign drugs

CHITWAN: Nepali pharmaceutical manufacturers have urged the government to tighten controls on imported medicines, saying…

NMA to hold national conference on May 30-31

CHITWAN: The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) is set to organize its 30th national medical conference…

Two arrested from Gongabu with SLR magazine and 45 rounds of ammunition

KATHMANDU: Police have arrested two individuals from Gongabu in possession of an SLR magazine and…

205 crime cases registered in Banke in one month

NEPALGUNJ: Police registered 205 cases of various crimes in Banke district during the month of…