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Customs Regulation 2083 comes into force with new trade facilitation measures
The government has scrapped the Customs Regulation, 2064 BS and implemented the new Customs Regulation, 2083 BS. The regulation, introduced under Section 130 of the Customs Act, 2082 BS, aims to modernize customs administration and make it more technology-friendly, efficient and professional. The new framework introduces a “selectivity system” for customs clearance. Under this system, goods will be processed through green, yellow or red channels based on risk assessment. Low-risk consignments will be released immediately through the green channel, while high-risk goods will undergo detailed physical inspection. A Risk Analysis Committee at the central level and Risk Management Units at customs offices will oversee the system. The regulation also introduces the provision of recognizing trusted traders as “authorized business persons”.
We are here to make history, not write biographies: Rabi Lamichhane
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane has said that he entered politics to make history, not to write a personal biography. Addressing a training programme for party lawmakers on Sunday, Lamichhane said the party was in a position to create history and begin a new political chapter in the country. He said leaders and lawmakers would become meaningless if they failed to fulfill the responsibility entrusted to them by the people. Stating that the party had received a historic public mandate for change, Lamichhane said the role of lawmakers was even more important than that of ministers and parliamentary committee chairpersons. He urged lawmakers to work responsibly and effectively in line with the people’s expectations.
Conspiracy to reduce communists to zero underway: Prachanda
Nepali Communist Party coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” has said that recent elections and subsequent political developments have made unity among communist forces a necessity. Speaking at a program held at Parisdanda on the occasion of Nirmal Lama Memorial Day, Prachanda said it would be unfortunate if communist unity could not be achieved. He said unity in ideology, politics and organisation among communist parties has now become a compulsion, adding that revisiting past differences would no longer be productive. He also warned against what he described as attempts to “reduce communists to zero,” amid claims that communism has ended in South Asia. Prachanda further said there were efforts to weaken Nepal’s communist movement and undermine national independence. He added that voices from the local level were increasingly calling for unity among leftist and patriotic forces.
Govt’s policy and programs to be presented on first day as budget session to begin on Monday
The budget session of the Federal Parliament is set to begin on Monday, with the government’s annual policy and program also scheduled to be presented on the same day. According to Parliament Secretariat spokesperson Ekram Giri, President Ramchandra Paudel will address a joint sitting of both houses of the Federal Parliament in accordance with Article 95 of the Constitution. The policy and program will be presented at 4:00 PM. The constitutional provision states that after the commencement of the first session following a general election of the House of Representatives and at the start of each annual session, the President addresses a joint meeting of both houses.
Government committed to squatters’ rights, no need to create panic: Lamichhane
Chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Rabi Lamichhane, has urged political parties not to exaggerate unnecessary issues and create suspicion among the public. Speaking at the closing session of a two-day training program organized for the party’s lawmakers in Lalitpur on Sunday, Lamichhane said the government has been working to establish order during the past one and a half months under the leadership of senior leader Balen Shah. He argued that the mandate received by the party was not for continuity of past practices, but for change, adding that the government was therefore trying to move forward differently.
Lamichhane defends chief justice recommendation, calls for constitutional debate
Chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Rabi Lamichhane, has said discussions can be held if the process of selecting the chief justice is considered flawed. Speaking at a training program for the party’s lawmakers on Sunday, Lamichhane said the recommendation for the chief justice was made constitutionally through the Constitutional Council. Referring to ongoing criticism over the appointment process, he questioned claims that the recommendation was unconstitutional or against established practice and tradition.
Four parties in Madhesh decide to continue NC-led govt
Four ruling parties in Madhesh Province have decided to continue the provincial government led by the Nepali Congress. In a meeting held on Sunday, the coalition partners agreed to retain the current government and said Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav should seek a vote of confidence at the earliest. The decision was issued through a joint statement following discussions between the Nepali Congress, Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal, Nepali Communist Party and Loktantrik Samajbadi Party Nepal.
SEE results to be published within Baishakh, examination office in final phase of preparation
The Office of the Controller of Examinations has begun final preparations to publish the results of the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) for the academic year 2082. The examination, conducted from Chaitra 19 to 29, is now in the process of answer sheet evaluation and verification immediately after the completion of the exams, according to officials. The National Examination Board has stated that the results are targeted to be published by Baisakh 29.
SEE results to be available through SMS, IVR and 14 websites
The National Examination Board (NEB) is preparing to publish the results of the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) and has announced multiple ways for students to access their results. In a notice issued on Sunday, the Office of the Controller of Examinations said SEE results, including regular and grade improvement examinations, can be viewed through SMS, IVR services and official websites. According to the board, students can access their results through the following SMS and IVR services: Nepal Telecom: 1600 (SMS, USSD and IVR services); Janaki Technology: 35001 (SMS service); Ambition Guru: 31069 (SMS service). The NEB has also authorized several government and private websites to publish detailed SEE results and marksheets online.
Gold and silver prices see slight fluctuation
Gold and silver prices in the local market witnessed slight changes today compared to last Friday. The price of gold declined by Rs 1,000 per tola, while silver increased by Rs 25 per tola. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of hallmark gold has been fixed at Rs 298,900 per tola today, while silver is being traded at Rs 5,300 per tola. Last Friday, hallmark gold was traded at Rs 299,900 per tola, while silver was priced at Rs 5,275 per tola. Internationally, one ounce of gold and silver is being traded at around US$ 4,715 and US$ 80 respectively, according to international market reports.
Over 1,200 trees to be felled for Damauli-Bharatpur transmission line
Permission has been granted to cut trees in the Chitwan section for the construction of the Damauli-Bharatpur 220 kV transmission line under the Tanahun Hydropower Project. The Division Forest Office in Chitwan has issued a forest entry permit allowing the project to carry out tree felling, clearing and plantation work within national and community forest areas falling under the transmission line’s right-of-way from May 8, 2026. Project Chief Shyamji Bhandari said the construction process is expected to gain momentum following the formal agreement signed between the project and the Division Forest Office. According to the project, a total of 1,263 trees of various species will be felled in the Satanchuli Protected Forest and Satanchuli Community Forest in Bharatpur Metropolitan City-1, as well as in the Akaladevi and Siddhadevi Community Forest areas of Ward No. 29.
174 killed in road accidents in nine months
A total of 174 people have died in road accidents over the past nine months, with more than half of the victims being youths, according to traffic police data. On Sunday, the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office released details of road accidents recorded during the last nine months of the current fiscal year. Information Officer SP Naresh Raj Subedi said 4,631 road accidents were reported during this period. Out of the total fatalities, 93 were youths. Among them, seven were below 17 years of age, while 86 were between 16 and 35 years. The remaining 81 were above 36 years.
Fire destroys 13 houses and sheds in Babhangama
A massive fire that broke out in Babhangama, Ward No. 6 of Tilathi Koiladi Rural Municipality in Saptari last evening has destroyed 13 houses and sheds belonging to six families. Preliminary information suggests the fire may have started from a burning piece of wood in the shed of local resident Ram Awatar Yadav. The blaze, which began around 7 pm, quickly spread and engulfed nearby homes and sheds. According to locals, two houses and a shed belonging to Ram Awtar Yadav, two houses and a shed of Jugain Yadav, and two houses and a shed of Anil Yadav were completely destroyed.
Traffic action collects Rs 448,000 in revenue
Authorities have taken action against 1,854 motorists in the past 24 hours for violating traffic rules, generating Rs 448,000 in government revenue. According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, action was taken against 125 drivers for driving under the influence of intoxicants, 166 for illegal ride-sharing, 179 for violating traffic signals and 171 for speeding. Similarly, 27 motorists were penalised for not following lane discipline, 104 for honking in prohibited areas, 66 for roadside parking and 112 for driving on one-way roads. Authorities also recorded 1,904 cases under other traffic violations.
Traffic police recover 65 stolen two-wheelers, return them to owners
The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office has recovered 65 stolen two-wheelers and returned them to their respective owners. The recovered vehicles were handed over on Sunday after being traced from various locations in Kathmandu Valley. Vehicle owners expressed gratitude to the traffic police for their efforts in recovering the stolen two-wheelers, even offering them food as a token of appreciation. Meanwhile, the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office has also moved to suspend 31 driving licences.
Earthquake jolts Darchula
An earthquake of 4.1 magnitude was recorded in Darchula at 11:55 am today. According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the epicentre of the tremor was located around Tapoban area of Darchula district. The quake was felt locally, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Authorities are monitoring the situation and further details are expected.
Six arrested from casinos in Birgunj
Police have arrested six individuals on charges of entering casinos without permission and engaging in suspicious activities in Birgunj. District Police Office spokesperson Hari Bahadur Basnet said five Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen were arrested following a special tip-off that they were involved in gambling at multiple casinos in the city. The arrested Indian nationals are Ganesh Kumar, Sandeep Kumar, Suraj Prasad, Allah Yadav and Om Prakash Yadav from Bihar, India. The Nepali citizen has been identified as Jamudin Mian Ansari of Birgunj Metropolitan City–32. A joint team from the District Police Office and Ward Police Office, Birta, took them into custody from Kings Casino, Fortune City Gaming Club and Casino Mahjong. Further investigation is underway, police said.
Honey hunting: Keeping a risky tradition alive across generations
Deep in the hills of Nepal’s Gandaki Province, communities continue the centuries-old practice of honey hunting, one of the world’s most daring and dangerous traditional livelihoods. Carried out on steep cliffs in districts such as Lamjung, Gorkha and Myagdi, the practice remains especially prominent in Lamjung, where it is still preserved as a living cultural heritage. In Marsyangdi Rural Municipality-4 of Lamjung, near Mipragaun, locals risk their lives by descending steep cliffs on rope ladders to collect honey from wild beehives. The practice has also drawn interest from visitors and tourists who come to observe this unique tradition. Locals say they continue honey hunting to preserve it as an ancestral occupation and pass it on to the next generation. Honey hunter Tek Bahadur Gurung said the community has been working to sustain this tradition through generational transfer of skills, as it was earlier mostly carried out by elders.
HoR Human Rights Committee inspects holding centers
The Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee under the House of Representatives has begun on-site inspections of holding centers where landless squatters displaced from unplanned settlements are currently being accommodated. The relocation of squatter settlements from riverbanks and tributaries across the Kathmandu Valley began on April 25. Following the eviction, displaced families have been placed in various temporary holding centers and residential facilities. On Saturday, committee members visited holding centers operated at the Nepal Electricity Authority Training Center and the Agricultural Development Bank Training Center in Bhaktapur. Committee Chair Samiksha Baskota said similar visits will continue to other locations in the coming days.
Floods completely block Siddhicharan Highway
Unseasonal rainfall on May 9 triggered flooding has completely blocked the Siddhicharan Highway in Daldale, located in Udaypur Katari Municipality-14. According to Central Police Spokesperson and Deputy Inspector General of Police Abinarayan Kafle, the highway has remained obstructed since Saturday due to flood-induced damage and debris. Meanwhile, authorities have also imposed a night-time traffic restriction on the Sindhuli Khurkot–Nepalthok–Katunjebesi section of the BP Highway in Kavrepalanchowk, citing the risk of further flooding. Vehicles have been barred from operating between 5 pm and 5 am until further notice, police said.
Ticket prices fixed for ICC World Cup League-2 triangular series
Ticket prices have been fixed for the upcoming ICC World Cup League-2 triangular series involving Nepal, the United States and Scotland. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has set ticket prices at Rs 200 and Rs 100. It has been informed that Nepal’s matches will cost Rs 200, while tickets for other matches will be available at Rs 100. CAN had earlier faced criticism over high ticket prices during the series against Oman and the UAE, which affected spectator turnout. This time, the association has introduced lower ticket prices from the outset.
Wild buffaloes of Koshi Tappu face growing genetic threat
The vast grasslands and wetlands of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve are home to Nepal’s rare wild buffalo, locally known as arna. But beneath the reserve’s rich biodiversity lies a growing conservation concern, as increasing cross-breeding with domesticated buffaloes threatens the genetic purity and long-term survival of the species. Scientific studies show that the issue of free-ranging buffaloes in the Koshi Tappu area is not new. Research suggests that a feral buffalo population emerged in the 1950s after some domesticated buffaloes either escaped or were released into the wild. Over time, these animals mixed with wild herds. Today, thousands of domesticated and feral cattle are found grazing in and around the reserve, posing a serious challenge to the conservation of pure wild buffalo genes.
Elephant herds enter nightly, spreading fear in Bahundangi
Fear has gripped residents of Bahundangi and surrounding border areas in Mechinagar Municipality, Jhapa, after herds of elephants entering from India began raiding crops at night. For the past week, a group of around 30 to 40 elephants entering wards 1, 4 and 5 of Mechinagar Municipality from nearby Indian forests has been destroying ripe crops, including maize and betel nuts, causing widespread damage to farmers. Ward Chairperson of Mechinagar-4 Arjun Karki said a herd of nearly 100 elephants originating from Assam, India, has been staying in the forest along the border during the day, while smaller groups break away at night to enter Nepal and damage crops.
From river sands to roadside stalls: A new chapter for freed Kamaiyas
Vehicles travelling along the East-West Mahendra Highway often stop for a while in the Banhara area of Krishnapur Municipality in Kanchanpur district. Small straw-roofed huts line the roadside, displaying fresh cucumbers, watermelons, melons and gourds. Travelers seeking relief from the scorching heat stop there, buy fruits and vegetables, and continue their journey. But this small roadside trade is more than just a way to quench the thirst of travelers. It is closely tied to the livelihood, struggle and growing self-reliance of freed Kamaiya families. Krishnapur Municipality resident Neeraj Rana has been supporting his family for the past four years by selling fruits and vegetables grown on the banks of the Banhara River. Most of Rana’s customers are drivers and travelers using the highway. He says the income earned from selling produce from morning till evening helps cover his family’s daily expenses.
Kathmandu–Biratnagar bus accident leaves 17 injured
A bus travelling from Kathmandu to Biratnagar met with an accident in Dhanusha on Sunday morning, leaving 17 passengers injured. According to Nepal Police, the bus of Bagmati Province was involved in the accident on the East-West Highway near the Football Ground area of Mithila Municipality-9. The District Police Office, Dhanusha, said the vehicle lost control while attempting to overtake another bus and subsequently overturned on the road. A total of 17 passengers were injured in the incident. They have been admitted to Moil Hospital in Lalgarh for treatment.
‘One House, One Tap’ program implemented in Baglung’s Majhgaun
The concept of ‘One House, One Tap’ has been implemented in Deuralikhani Majhgaun of Jaimini Municipality–3, Baglung, with drinking water taps installed in every household. The project was carried out with support from the Gorkha Welfare Trust Nepal along with local public labour contributions. According to Deuralikhani Majhgaun Drinking Water and Sanitation Consumers Committee Chairperson Bedh Bahadur Chhantyal, the project was completed at a total cost of Rs 4.5 million, of which Rs 3.6 million was provided by the Gorkha Welfare Trust and the remaining amount was contributed by locals.
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