Wednesday, May 20th, 2026

Will Bhandari’s return rattle UML politics?

Gyanu Ghimire

KATHMANDU: The renewal of former President Bidya Devi Bhandari’s membership in the CPN-UML after nearly two years has reignited debate over the party’s future leadership and internal power balance. The decision, announced during Monday’s Secretariat[ ... ]

The Lungs of Kathmandu; Beyond the Myth of Resilience

Pragya Raut

On our way back to Kathmandu from Humla, our kind foreign friends from the trip offered me a lift to the Tribhuvan International Airport gate from the domestic terminal, as our directions would part from[ ... ]

Public debt rises to nearly Rs 3 trillion

Khabarhub

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s total public debt liability has reached nearly Rs 3 trillion by the end of Baisakh (mid-May) in the current fiscal year 2082/83, according to the latest monthly report published by the Public Debt[ ... ]

House of Representatives meeting taking place today

KATHMANDU; A meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) is scheduled to convene at 11:00 am today. During Tuesday’s session, lawmakers continued discussions on the principles and priorities of the Appropriation Bill for the upcoming fiscal year, excluding tax-related proposals. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle…

House of Representatives meeting taking place today

KATHMANDU; A meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) is scheduled to convene at 11:00…

Will Bhandari’s return rattle UML politics?

KATHMANDU: The renewal of former President Bidya Devi Bhandari’s membership in the CPN-UML after nearly…

Manoj Kumar Sharma assumes office as Chief Justice 

KATHMANDU: In a rare sequence of events completed within a single day, Manoj Kumar Sharma…

Supreme Court website updated with Sharma’s name before oath process concluded

KATHMANDU: Supreme Court administration has updated its official website with the name of Dr. Manoj…

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 economic landscape reflects a mix of financial pressure, governance concerns, and selective sectoral…

KMC arranges free residential schooling for 14 children from holding center

KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Metropolitan City has arranged free education with residential hostel facilities for 14 children currently staying at the Radhaswami

Schools shifted to morning session in two Kanchanpur municipalities amid heatwave

KANCHANPUR: Two local levels in Kanchanpur district have adjusted school operating hours due to rising temperatures, shifting classes to the

Over 146,000 students remain non-graded in SEE results

KATHMANDU: More than 146,000 students who appeared in this year’s Secondary Education Examination (SEE) have been categorized as non-graded, according

Here’s how students can check SEE results

KATHMANDU: The results of the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) have been officially published by the National Examination Board on Monday

Nepal Medical Council suspends decision to revoke licenses of 36 non-resident doctors

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Medical Council has suspended its decision to revoke the licenses of 36…

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.…

Bandipur Hospital receives equipment worth around Rs 4 million

TANAHUN: Various organizations and businessmen have donated modern health equipment worth around Rs 4 million…

Govt urges vigilance against dengue infection

KATHMANDU: The government has urged 13 local levels to remain alert against dengue infection after…

Mobile camp benefits more than 3,300 residents in Taplejung

TAPLEJUNG: More than 3,300 local residents benefited from a four-day integrated mobile service camp organized…

205 crime cases registered in Banke in one month

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

Man stabbed to death in Thankot during domestic dispute

KATHMANDU: One person was killed in Thankot, Kharibot area of Chandragiri Municipality-3, Kathmandu, following a…